Last minute details can derail us. Corporate dinners, for example, require us to know who needs to be recognized, decide who sits next to whom, and offer an appropriate toast or a few short words of gratitude. Similarly at home we scurry around the kitchen to finish meal preparations. Do we really need that sprig … Read more
Often we become caught up in meal preparations, a “fancy” table, and too many logistics. We let a busy corporate culture dissuade us from creating meaningful social time with co-workers. For some, organizing details derails us and we postpone entertaining all together. For others, we don’t extend an invitation because hosting appears cost prohibitive or … Read more
In this election year, politicians attempt to define the national dialog and convince us to join their “side”. Their success hinges on knowing what to talk about and asking the right questions. Yet, when questions are posed, do we feel heard? Asking the right questions and listening well is how we learn and connect with … Read more
When friends learn about A Table In Time they ooze nostalgically for family dinners. Happy memories spill out, long buried beneath our techno-consciousness. Is it that sitting down face-to-face and enjoying conversation, even if only for a quick bite, seems rare these days? Many of us ate dinner as a family night after night. Based … Read more
Although some consider me an extrovert, over the years I’ve become more introverted. That’s not to say “I want to be alone” is an everyday refrain. Quiet is just difficult to find in our digitally loud world. Perhaps almost more challenging is walking into a room full of people we don’t know, strangers. Small talk … Read more
Or, Where’s the Dark Chocolate Sea-Salted Caramel? I found a really good book today and bought it on impulse, 1000 Foods to Eat Before You Die by Mimi Sheraton! What fun to peruse and discover the world through my stomach! I started glancing at some of the suggestions of the “must eat’s”: Boston Baked Beans, … Read more
Recently A Table In Time purchased a share of a bison bought at January’s stock show. Specifically Slow Food Denver gathered investors ahead of the show and then, on our behalf, participated in “The National Gold Trophy Bison Carcass Auction”. We had requested a Heifer (versus the larger Bull). Costs ranged from $400-$700 per carcass, … Read more
Groundhog Day and me don’t get along. This holiday was just “observed” on Feb. 2nd. For the full 4th grade year, Lisa Figuro called me a “groundhog” almost everyday. It was my first experience with bullying. I’m done talking about it! Further, at A Table In Time, we like winter and many states benefit from … Read more
More than once, A Table In Time dinner guests have commented that they’re unsure how to pick engaging conversation topics for their gatherings. Although this list only scratches the surface, here’s “what we might talk about” in January! New beginnings– it’s not too late to make some adjustments to how you want to live your … Read more
Martin Luther King holiday is almost here! As host serve up a warm and welcoming demeanor, open to new ideas and perspectives. Reflect joy for the chance to gather your guests. Help all guests feel heard. Provide nourishment with a healthy and fresh menu of comfort food prepared and sprinkled with love. Here’s a sample … Read more