I love a good dinner party. Bringing people together for food and conversation is my passion, and few things bring me greater joy and satisfaction. As a story collector, writer, and self-professed foodie, I travel with my mouth. The cuisine of a region offers a glimpse into the lives of the people who created it,…
I have a confession to make. It’s a little embarrassing, and I wish it wasn’t true. I pretend like it isn’t a real thing; I don’t tell many people about this secret. But we’re all sisters here, right? No judgment, right? Okay, here goes: I prioritize my to-do list above people. I told you, it’s…
“It isn’t so much what’s on the table that matters, as what’s on the chairs.” ~W.S. Gilbert This week we have retold the birth story of The Glorious Table, celebrated our first birthday with fun giveaways, and filled our plates with perfectly imperfect stories from around the table. Now we want to take a…
I’ll admit it: I’ve coveted the ease with which others throw parties. I’ve wondered how some people–some women–seem to keep their wits about them when they have a hundred things going on and people visiting and they seem so calm (we don’t need to mention the times when I try to cook while having a…
“I long, as does every human being, to be at home wherever I find myself.” ~Dr. Maya Angelou Chaperoning a middle school field trip is not everyone’s idea of a fun day, but I didn’t mind. I enjoyed spending time with my daughter and getting to know her friends. However, my comfort level dropped during…
We’ve had some lovely posts on freedom and honoring both our forefathers and our military these past few days here at The Glorious Table, but as we wrap up the holiday weekend, I wanted to share with you what’s been on my heart, in case it speaks to yours too. Yesterday we had friends over…