SPOTLIGHT ON OUR MEMBERS
Hosting Tips & Tricks Junior League of Washington (JLW) members are beginning to host others at their residences after a two-plus year hiatus. As you plan your next casual cookout or swanky soirée, consider the following tips and tricks from JLW’s fabulous hostesses! “If serving wine, include several bottles of 2-3 varietals, not several different bottles, each different. That way, you’re less likely to run out of a specific type.”
“I always pick a drink that I can batch easily, whether it’s a punch or a pitcher of margaritas. When I’m busy cooking or hosting, it’s better to have a crowd-friendly drink instead of worrying about making individual cocktails!”
— Agatha Tomasik
— Gabrielle Kaufman Amy Royle-Reznikov recommends Ina Garten’s recipes for batch cocktails.
Bethany Coulter’s Tablescape
Elizabeth “Sparling” Wilson’s Spread
“Have a theme and make it fun. Carry out the theme from the invitations to the decorations, food, and drinks. I love my Austin Texas Junior League cookbook.” — Sheri O’Connell
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“Find ways to personalize! Last Thanksgiving, I included a tiny white pumpkin at each setting and wrote a guest name on each with paint pens. My nephew loved his so much that he saved it and hung it as an ornament on the Christmas tree.” For Mother’s Day, I filled the table with vases of flowers. Each vase had a heart on it and was filled with symbolic flowers. For example, my sister-in-law’s mom was named Gladys, so her vase held gladiolas.” — Bethany Coulter
Mary Beth Torpey’s Table
“Having appetizers or grazing snacks ready to go when your guests arrive will ensure no one gets hangry!” — Alex Palmer-Sullivan
