Our Favorite Parties of 2018
Gatherings Podcast
Chrystina and Jessica talk about their top 5 parties from 2018.
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Kids Parties and Kids at Parties with Andy Shaw
Gatherings Podcast
Chrystina and Jessica chat with Andy Shaw of Instafather.com abou thosting parties, hosting a kid at an adult party, bringing kids to parties, and more. In this episode, there are a lot of great little tips for navigating the waters with little ones, whether they are yours or not.
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Brunch is Hell with Rico Gagliano and Brendan Francis Newnam
Gatherings Podcast
In Episode 9 of Season 2, we had the opportunity to speak with Rico Gagliano and Brendan Francis Newnam, the authors of Brunch is Hell, and creators of the Dinner Party Download. This was such a fun episode to record where we discussed everything from dinner parties to playlists to icebreaker jokes. Brendan and Rico shared the title they originally wanted to give their book and their most memorable dinner parties.
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Networking at Parties with Sean Hand
Gatherings Podcast
Chrystina and Jessica speak with Sean Hand about networking, more specifically how to transfer the networking skills of the office to dinner parties, weddings, and more. In this episode, Sean shares a lot of great stories and tips on how to prepare for an event ahead of time. Not only that, but we talk about how to best utilize your plus ones at an event (and/or be the best plus one you can be).
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Keeping Parties Simple with Ali Rosen
Gatherings Podcast
Chrystina and Jessica speak with Ali Rosen from Potluck with Ali about keeping things simple while entertaining. The conversation takes a few turns, but there are some great tips throughout about avoiding party tension, setting yourself up for success, pre-party preparation tips, and tips to keep things simple.
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Minimalism in Party Planning with Jennifer Coyle
Gatherings Podcast
Chrystina and Jessica talk with Jennifer Coyle from Hello Brio about minimalism and party planning. We cover everything from food and drink to table settings, paper products, and more. We also have a detailed discussed about some of our favorite sustainable kitchen items.
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How to Start a Conference with Chrystina Noel
Gatherings Podcast
Jessica interviews Chrystina about starting a conference. Chrystina started a blogger community called PHLbloggers in Philadelphia in September 2014. Since then, it has grown to a community of 350 members with an annual conference called The Blog Connect. This past April was year three. Jessica gets inside Chrystina's head about where the idea came from, how to handle the logistics, and tips she's learned along the way.
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The Logistics of Hosting (and Attending) Potlucks with Kristin Donnelly
Gatherings Podcast
For Episode 4, we had the chance to chat with Kristin Donnelly, the author of the Modern Potluck cookbook, and her newest cookbook, Cauliflower. Throughout this episode we talk about Kristin's past career as a Food & Wine magazine food editor, the logistics of hosting potlucks, potluck tips for guests, and more. We definitely all hit it off and ended up on a few tangents including Pyrex outlet stores and pig roasts.
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10 Overlooked Last Minute Party Items with Madeline
Gatherings Podcast
Chrystina and Jessica talk with Madeline from Where Is The Damn Corkscrew about her list of 10 overlooked last minute party items.
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Imposter Syndrome when Hosting Parties with Ana
Gatherings Podcast
Chrystina and Jessica chat with Ana from Rosemary and Rye about the imposter syndrome that occurs (even after years!) when we are hosting parties.
info_outlineAnd we're back, for Episode 1 of Season 2. During this episode, we got the chance to interview Joan Porambo and Kyle MacPherson from Field Notes, NY. During this episode they talk about how they started hosting dinners at the Lansing Farm in upstate New York. We talk about food, timing when cooking for so many people, and the logistics of hosting outdoors. We also get an insider's look at the life of a chef, which was really cool!
A little more about Joan and Kyle: We're two school and industry educated chefs who are looking to gain a better appreciation for where the food we cook with comes from, and who grows it. In order to evolve and learn, we've teamed up with the Lansing family to do dinners on the farm each week, using crops from the surrounding fields. We hope to better understand what goes into growing the produce we use everyday, by not only cooking with it, but also by being a part the process from beginning to end.
- An Overview of Field Notes, NY
- Let's Talk Food
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- The Courses
- Seasonal Food
- Logistics
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- Timing the Food
- Farm Kitchens
- Favorite Tools
- Outdoor Issues
- Decor
- When Two Chefs Host a Dinner Party
- What are you planning right now?
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- J&K: the future of Field Notes
- Chrystina: The Blog Connect 2018
- Jessica: dinner parties
- What's going on in your kitchen?
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- Jessica: sauerkraut and kimchi
- J&K: braising stuff and stews
- Chrystina: getting rid of beer
- How are you staying in touch?
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- Chrystina: thank you cards
- J&K: going to the market
- Jessica: she's not...
- What are you into right now?
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- Jessica: the garden
- J&K: jarring and preserving and video games
- Chrystina: project 7 Moscow mule gummies
- Find us online:
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- Field Notes, NY
- Gatherings Podcast
- Chrystina Noel
- Sweet Love & Ginger