Hostess gifts – Real Foodies

WHAT CAN I BRING?

Surely your name is not Shirly, but surely you will be attending many gatherings this holiday season and invariably you will ask, "What can I bring?". Even if we are bringing some food or wine to a party, it is a nice gesture to bring a hostess gift. Those dishes aren't going to wash themselves. Here are some ideas on WHAT TO BRING that are easy and won't break the bank! DRINKING GLASS BOUQUETS Shannon enjoying her drinking glass bouquet! I have never cared what Emily Post has said before, but I do agree that bringing a [...]

FROMAGE ACCOUTREMENTS

My two favorite accessories for cutting le fromage are my Laguiole knives and my slate cheese board. Both were given to me by my very good friend Shannon. I never buy anything like this for myself. LAGUIOLE CHEESE KNIVES I emphasize and re-emphasize that I am not a crazy gadget or fancy accessory person, but I have a serious crush on these knives. I sometimes choose cheeses specifically so I can use each of one them. I would hate for any of them to feel neglected. (she's nuts) I was rounding up my lovely little set of three knives earlier [...]