Feast + West: Sip, Snack, Repeat

easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! Labor Day Weekend is here and although it signals the unofficial end of summer, it's still pretty hot. That makes refreshing drinks that can beat the heat a necessity when you make your menu. Most year's LDW is a casual affair in our house. We'll maybe spend time with friends or family, or enjoy a quiet evening or two...

easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! I recently heard from a reader who reached out with a great question. She doesn't drink, but her friends and family do. When she hosts, she wants to have something that works as both a mocktail and a cocktail. Honestly, that's a great approach for entertaining. There are plenty of recipes that can transform with one or...

easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! Ready or not, Labor Day weekend is here and with it comes the unofficial end to summer. Yeah, fall won't officially arrive until September 22, but the flexibility and fun of summer days have come to a close. So, how will you celebrate LDW? Whether you're sending it off with a bash or keep in low-key, you'll need drinks...

easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! It's barely September and it seems like there is already an abundance of pumpkin-flavored everything! Perhaps most notable is the pumpkin spice latte, AKA the "PSL," which takes over coffeeshops everywhere come fall. I met someone last week who won't order her first PSL until the fall equinox on Sept. 22, which is the...

easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! The weather doesn't agree, but it's already starting to feel like fall. Between the back-to-school hubbub, Labor Day next weekend and the release of the Starbucks fall menu the other day, we are in the throes of that transition between the two best seasons. Transition periods are weird, but I kinda love the in-between...

easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! I'll be the first to admit that I'm not the biggest football fan. One thing I do love about football season, though, is the spread that comes with game day. From snacks to sips in team colors, there's something about a tailgate that is just so fun. Whether you're hosting or just bringing something to contribute, here...

easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! Let's talk Moscow Mules. If they aren't already, these drinks need to be on your radar. Why? Well... They're easy to make, with the classic mule calling for just 3 ingredients. They're easy to customize. Prefer it a little sweeter? Need more spice? Can do! They're basically magic — adding a little muddled fruit or...

easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! The first official day of fall may be on September 22, but Labor Day weekend signals the unofficial end of summer. After plenty of fun in the sun, cookouts and cocktails, what better way is there to send off the season than with a final hurrah to the flavors that make summer so special. Here are four drinks that are...

easy, elegant entertaining This email may contain affiliate links, meaning if you click through and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no cost to you. Hey, Reader! It's fall ya'll. Ok that may be a bit of a stretch, considering it's still hot out there and we're almost a month away from the first calendar day of fall. BUT, the Starbucks fall menu releases on Tuesday, so I'll repeat: it's fall ya'll! The fall menu brings back several favorites, along with some new sips that have my...