Big thanks for Sugar and Spice! To the many friends, business associates and partners who have supported my efforts. I also thank my husband for always “being game” to entertain and “test” out the framework found within A Table In Time: Host a Gathering that Feeds the Mind, Body and Soul. His willingness to support me … Read more
In some ways I think our dogs, Louis and Toulouse, enjoy Quinn gatherings more than we do and even perhaps more than our guests! They wander among everyone, sniffing and eying appetizers, thrilled to be underfoot. They sit inconveniently among us and sometimes attempt to climb onto the couch. They lie right in the middle … Read more
I was hungry for more in life, including joyful conversation! Full of tech-like sound bites, social events felt stale. My harried pace interfered with listening well. I struggled to get to know people. Can you relate? So, last January I “changed it up” and started hosting monthly gatherings, a dinner or lunch, to nurture community … Read more
Sweet rewards! After each gathering, guests felt enlivened, refreshed, even transformed. Since my husband and I had hosted the get-togethers, we had begun to create a connected conversation community. We made new friends. We supported small businesses; we reveled in the meal and relaxed evening. We had fun travelling locally without leaving our home. After … Read more
Conversation is about intention. To be heard, explore specific topics, authentic connection, face-to-face and sharing life. Enable the telling of our stories around universal themes; shed external agendas; appreciate our full selves; simplify the meal; let others participate in bringing food. We all have food stories- great way to start introductions. The evening flows and … Read more
Let’s get people together whether I know them or not. Like an “Airbnb” for conversation concurrent with a meal around the table. Maybe not knowing them would be better so guests don’t feel constrained by social niceties. Guests must feel safe and warmly welcomed. How to create the right environment? Hosted gatherings to learn what … Read more
Looked for some type of supper club platform. All food focused. Don’t get me wrong…I love a delicious meal with fresh ingredients and enjoy hosting. Yet a gathering can be more. It needs conversation, laughter, joy, discovery, perspective, and stories. My life was blessed with conversation and celebration around the table. It was time for … Read more
What motivated me to write this book? 1) I wanted to celebrate my Dad and his legacy; 2) I missed Agnes and Herbert, German couple who listened to me so much especially over a meal; 3) The Great Work Of Your Life by Stephen Cope inspired me to doggedly find my purpose, my own unique … Read more