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Entertaining, Party Tips, Culinary Wisdom, Minimalism Michele A. Cole Entertaining, Party Tips, Culinary Wisdom, Minimalism Michele A. Cole

The "Foundation" Launch

I’ve heard it for years: "I’d love to host, but I’m just too intimidated." When we think of hosting, we often visualize a mountain of dishes, a complex timeline, and a host who is too exhausted to actually enjoy the meal. But in my four decades of professional cooking, I discovered a secret. Your guests didn't come for the perfectly emulsified sauce—they came for you.

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