tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post7080428376839096945..comments2023-08-13T04:25:25.780-04:00Comments on Life Blessons: My Hospitality Notebook: An Update and My Go-To Recipes for Having Company Overcarmen @ life blessonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11436197171458180834noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-89166968604166458172012-06-01T23:20:18.396-04:002012-06-01T23:20:18.396-04:00About the chocolate pudding, have you considered f...About the chocolate pudding, have you considered flax seed? My husband and I inadvertently discovered it thickend our morning blueberry shakes all too well. They really have no taste and are supposed to be very healthy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-40032313386031171412012-04-09T10:58:37.663-04:002012-04-09T10:58:37.663-04:00Oh thanks for the tip, storms family! I had not he...Oh thanks for the tip, storms family! I had not heard of that but I'll have to give it a try. I have a can just waiting in my fridge :)carmen @ life blessonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436197171458180834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-91941839578619370922012-04-09T09:59:18.681-04:002012-04-09T09:59:18.681-04:00I have had good success making homemade pudding wi...I have had good success making homemade pudding with canned coconut milk instead of cow's milk. It is much thicker than almond milk, which helps achieve the right consistency.the storms familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06877521152737616898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-28008707480366885342012-03-13T14:11:51.017-04:002012-03-13T14:11:51.017-04:00Love it, Tari! I think making hospitality easier f...Love it, Tari! I think making hospitality easier for ourselves is essential to enjoying the process. And cookies in the freezer is a perfect way of doing that! I need to do that more often! Thanks for the idea :)carmen @ life blessonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436197171458180834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-8511806686042644192012-03-13T13:10:37.053-04:002012-03-13T13:10:37.053-04:00How lovely Carmen! Thanks for the encouragement on...How lovely Carmen! Thanks for the encouragement on the top three dish simplicity. I'm going to try out your ideas. We are starting to have more and more people over and having a stockpile and easy go to recipes sounds like heaven for a busy girl like me! I have my tea pot on the stove continually and a basket of teas cider and cocoa stocked for such occasions. That alone has made my life a lot easier. I've also made cookie dough and kept it in the fridge or freezer for cookies in a snap :) Thanks for the tips and recipes!Tarihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07158676400912905661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-36590572597829321602012-03-08T20:49:42.940-05:002012-03-08T20:49:42.940-05:00Ha! I understand. I don't make too much Mexica...Ha! I understand. I don't make too much Mexican food, all because I love my husband (and his stomach!)Rosehttp://www.rose-in-real-time.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-73582602300453569782012-03-08T17:49:19.452-05:002012-03-08T17:49:19.452-05:00Thanks, Rose! Let me know your thoughts! The dairy...Thanks, Rose! Let me know your thoughts! The dairy bothers my husband's stomach, so we're trying to limit it. The things I'll do for love ;)carmen @ life blessonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436197171458180834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-22772295072086088652012-03-08T17:46:39.903-05:002012-03-08T17:46:39.903-05:00The spaghetti casserole sounds like something I...The spaghetti casserole sounds like something I'll definitely have to try! Out of curiosity, why are you cutting dairy in your diets?Rosehttp://www.rose-in-real-time.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-29858333116940391952012-03-08T11:37:35.608-05:002012-03-08T11:37:35.608-05:00That's a great way of putting it, Urban Wife! ...That's a great way of putting it, Urban Wife! And thanks for the tip about the cornstarch. I was afraid of that ;/ Oh well, what is cooking if not an adventure?!<br /><br />Aw, no need for headaches, Amanda! Around here we try to keep it simple so my definition of "appetizers" is pretty much chips and dip and coffee is something we always have on hand, so it's pretty easy for us to pull those out when we have company over. But it looks different for everyone else, even if that DOESN'T mean appetizers or coffee. <br /><br />I think if you're finding entertaining overwhelming, start small. Maybe that means just having people over for games and a bowl of chips or pretzels. That's still hosting! Or if you love baking, you could do just desserts. It really doesn't have to be complicated at all--that's what I'm learning about this whole hospitality business :)carmen @ life blessonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436197171458180834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-43233086319709760202012-03-08T10:13:34.951-05:002012-03-08T10:13:34.951-05:00Wow...Appetizers? Coffee? I'm getting a headac...Wow...Appetizers? Coffee? I'm getting a headache. I clearly have a lot to learn about hospitality.Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04764671630603708504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-41388111143534116672012-03-08T10:12:06.007-05:002012-03-08T10:12:06.007-05:00A little less like Martha and more like Mary - lov...A little less like Martha and more like Mary - love it! I struggle with being the "perfect" hostess and you have given me some great refreshers. Thanks! <br /><br />By the way, cornstarch actually is only optimal for thickening dairy based sauces. You many need a brand new recipe altogether. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-89810894704093482922012-03-08T10:01:19.597-05:002012-03-08T10:01:19.597-05:00Thanks, Louise! And I love the simple-but-decadent...Thanks, Louise! And I love the simple-but-decadent dessert idea. I think that's a great one to add to my arsenal; thanks for sharing!carmen @ life blessonshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436197171458180834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4807180913108287708.post-32076552154735378562012-03-08T08:19:48.271-05:002012-03-08T08:19:48.271-05:00Hi Carmen, I think your attitude to entertaining i...Hi Carmen, I think your attitude to entertaining is great! It's no fun going to someone's house for dinner and them being stressed out with the cooking. On of my favourite things is to roast baby tomatoes in the oven with garlic and some sugar, then toss them with rocket (I think you call it arugala in the US) and balsamic vinegar for a starter, or add it to spaghetti and feta cheese for a yummy main course. As a student I would by strawberries when they were on offer, dip them in chocolate and leave them to cool...and voilà, a yummy and easy dessert!Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11244157954475460475noreply@blogger.com