Feast + West: Sip, Snack, Repeat

sip • snack • sparkle 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 feel like Halloween has two distinct camps: spooky and sweet. Some people love the scary movies, creepy decorations and costumes filled with blood and gore (or worse, clowns 🫣). Others prefer a celebration filled with candy and cute costumes. The hardest part of hosting for a holiday like this is not knowing where your boo...

sip • snack • sparkle 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! When it comes to Halloween celebrations, you want to be sure to include at least one drink on the menu that doesn't include any booze. Actually, that's my rule of thumb for any gathering — think beyond water or soda with a mocktail to ensure everyone is included. You can opt for a recipe that skips the booze altogether 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! Today is National Mezcal Day, so let’s talk about this smoky Mexican spirit! Mezcal is made from the heart, or piña, of agave plants grown in designated regions of Mexico. Before you tell me you “hate mezcal but love tequila,” allow me to burst your bubble: tequila is a type of mezcal in the broad sense, since both 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! Cider may just be the perfect thing to cozy up with. It's rich with sweet apple flavor accented by warming spices that are perfect for cool fall and winter days. Plus, when you make it at home your house smells amazing! It's also a drink made for sharing. Homemade apple cider is made in a batch form that's perfect for a...

with susannah of feast + west 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. Happy Syrup Sunday, Reader! Caramel works any time of year, but something about fall makes it feel especially right. Maybe it’s the cozy season. Maybe it’s Halloween. Honestly, I think it goes back further than that — my favorite Halloween candy was always anything with caramel in it. A Snickers bar, a plain wrapped caramel from...

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 used to hate Halloween, but now I kind of miss it? Halloween is a big deal to many people, but it's just another day at my house. We were shocked when we moved here that there were no trick-or-treaters, and it took me a long time to figure out why... According to my neighbor, the kids in our neighborhood think 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! If I had to pick just one flavor that embodies fall, it just might have to be pumpkin. I mean, there's a pumpkin spice flavor in nearly everything this time of year, from cereal to coffee creamer and so much more. When it comes to cocktails, pumpkin can add a welcome addition of sweetness and spice that compliments...

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! If you’re doing Sober October, you’re past the halfway mark. Congrats! If you’re not, there’s still plenty of month left to dip a toe in, and no one’s keeping score. Or you can bookmark this email for Dry January (check the P.S. below if you're already thinking about it...) Either way, I’ve rounded up some of my most...

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! If you have a sweet tooth like mine, you should know that National Liqueur Day is this week (October 16) and there are plenty of reasons to celebrate! What exactly is a liqueur? Pronounced lee-kur, rhymes with "fur") Well, unlike a spirit (vodka, whiskey, tequila, etc.), liqueurs start with a spirit base and have added...