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Mary
October 21, 2022
RIP Beth Kirby. She always had great suggestions. She was also a great photographer. She had a beautiful Instagram page and a sweet little family that she dearly loved. I hope she is at peace
lulubelle
October 17, 2022
Rum, but no Scotch?
Seriously, five-yr.-old post is very needed after COVID controlled our lives. It lacks specific recommendations. What kind of pickles? What brands of crackers?
And how to have a fresh baguette on hand daily? Gooey, stinky cheeses don't keep. More details, please. Thank you!
Seriously, five-yr.-old post is very needed after COVID controlled our lives. It lacks specific recommendations. What kind of pickles? What brands of crackers?
And how to have a fresh baguette on hand daily? Gooey, stinky cheeses don't keep. More details, please. Thank you!
Peter M.
October 18, 2022
I hear you. Still, I found it a relief to have one new food52 article that wasn't an advertisement for the store in disguise of an article.
Libby O.
October 17, 2022
For Serving tea or coffee in the afternoon, I like to have English muffins or baguettes in the freezer. (There are some great GF options too) . Plus, depending on my guests: 3 excellent jams (always including apricot) or Almond butter or smoked ham & mustard. We always have manchego cheese on hand too . It has very low lactose but excellent flavor and texture. Cornichons. Organic butter. All of this stuff has a long shelf life when stored correctly.
Kristina B.
October 17, 2022
I love marinated artichoke hearts and always have these on hand. I also keep an assortment of mustards to go with the crackers and cheese. Goat cheese or Neufchatel cheese are also a favorite with a little bit of specialty preserves poured over to serve.
CatMom
December 3, 2021
Would be nice to see some more vegetarian AND vegan options. Other than hummus, pita, organic fruit & vegetables & nuts. Some of which weren't mentioned.
Wow, this post is so old.
Wow, this post is so old.
Michelle
November 3, 2017
It would be nice to see some suggestions other than alcohol. Not everybody drinks.
Butternut P.
October 28, 2017
Sardines, baguette, cheese, olives, pickles, EVOO, balsamic vinegar, tomatoes.
nouveauchef
October 28, 2017
A can of white beans - you can make a quick white bean dip with it and basic pantry staples. Always tasty!
Antoniabalonia
October 27, 2017
I always have smoked salmon in the fridge and stuffed grape leaves in the pantry on top of all the other things on this list.
Jennifer
October 8, 2017
Water with lemon slices in a pitcher in the fridge, for family or for unexpected guests. Cut-up fruit and crudites--great for healthy snacks and welcome guests who drop in. And stale pretzels to put out when cornered into being hospitable to someone you hope won't linger.
Liz
October 6, 2017
We always, ALWAYS have a block of cream cheese in the fridge and some crackers in the cupboard. It's amazing what you can mix up to serve with a glass of wine or a beer in a pinch.
And only last weekend I doubled the pasta and added extra créme fraîche to our dinner to accomodate drop ins.
And only last weekend I doubled the pasta and added extra créme fraîche to our dinner to accomodate drop ins.
BerryBaby
October 5, 2017
Have everything on your list! However, people don't stop by like they did back when I was growing up. Sundays were visiting days where friends and relatives went out for a Sunday drive and would spur of the moment drop by. No phone call, they just pulled in the drive to visit. Cue my mother, she'd run to the kitchen to start a pot of coffee on the stove. One of us would go to the basement and get out a boxed cake. You had to serve the guests 'coffee and...' as they called it. They never said what the 'and' was but usually it was cake.
ktr
October 5, 2017
The Catholic Churches near us have "coffee and" usually monthly. I had never heard of it before moving here. Interesting to hear the phrase used by someone else.
BerryBaby
October 7, 2017
I think it's a midwest and maybe east coast saying. Have never heard it out here...west coast.
Sharon J.
September 20, 2018
Berry,
It’s definitely a Eastern thing. I grew up on the West Coast my entire life ( Phx, Santa Cruz, Vegas, Portland, etc...) plus I travelled constantly and never heard it until moving to Kentucky. Now the influence may be from further East, yet currently resides in Kentucky.
Either way, I love it!!!
It’s definitely a Eastern thing. I grew up on the West Coast my entire life ( Phx, Santa Cruz, Vegas, Portland, etc...) plus I travelled constantly and never heard it until moving to Kentucky. Now the influence may be from further East, yet currently resides in Kentucky.
Either way, I love it!!!
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