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_outlineEpisode 2 of Season 2 and we've decided it's time for us to get real with y'all. Even though we've been hosting parties for years, it doesn't mean that we're not affected by imposter syndrome. (Which, in case you didn't know is when you feel like a fraud while you're doing it.) For this discussion we've brought in Ana from Rosemary and Rye to bring her own insight to the discussion. She's the most positive person, and you're going to love her. We're super excited to share the episode with you, enjoy!
Ana is the self taught chef, photographer, baguette lover, and blogger behind Rosemary + Rye. She lives in the beautiful state of Colorado and, naturally, enjoys craft brews and kombucha. If she's not making a huge mess cooking in the kitchen, she can be found snuggling with her rescue pup, Harper; hiking; or sneaking bites of home made ice cream out of the freezer.
- Meet Ana and Rosemary & Rye
- Why we're talking about the imposter syndrome
- Our imposter syndrome moments
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- The social media problem (Pinterest, Instagram, and more)
- Living in a small space
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- BBQ in the Park
- Chrystina's tips for hosting in small spaces
- Qualifying things before serving them
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- Taco bars & burrito bars
- Worried that you're forcing people into things
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- The "here's a bottle of wine" approach
- Worried about leftover food (and also making too much food)
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- Jess' red pepper dip (Sometimes she skips the mozzarella and parm and just goes for the smoked gruyere or gouda - whatever she's feeling.)
- What to keep in the house at all times
- Ana's bread maker best loaf of bread with concentric circles
- Round proofing bowl (with concentric circles)
- Jess' dutch oven bread
- Bringing multiple groups of friends together
- Not cooking meat
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- Dietary restrictions
- Meat thermometers
- Mismatched flatware, glassware, and plates
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- Light brown cloth napkins
- When the first 10 people RSVP 'No'
- Worrying your themes are corny
- How to facilitate good conversation at a party
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- The Big Life by Ann Shoket
- Chrystina's post on badass babes dinners
- How to deal with some of these things
- What are you planning right now?
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- Jess: Girls' Day
- Ana: Pancake Breakfast Bar
- Chrystina: Badass Babes Dinner #5 and a Murder Mystery Party
- What's going on in your kitchen?
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- Chrystina: All the Pyrex
- Ana: Soft dinner rolls
- Jess: Sour Dough
- How are you staying in touch?
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- Jess: Girls' Day & Overnight Guests
- Anna: Mario Kart Party
- Chrystina: Do something with my staying in touch list
- What are you into right now?
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- Chrystina: The Slow Home podcast
- Ana: Top Chef (Colorado edition)
- Jess: Almost toddler life
- Find us online:
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- Rosemary & Rye
- Gatherings Podcast
- Chrystina Noel
- Sweet Love & Ginger