For the Weekend: Red Berry Salad
Hey Party People!
How are you? Writing to you on the train home from DC. I spent the morning watching the Knicks parade on YouTube, breaking only to make a brief appearance on The Marissa Mitchell Show (FOX 5 DC). Knicks blue was a must!
I love what this Knicks championship win is doing for New Yorkers. We needed it. We need the spirit of camaraderie and togetherness to keep growing. I also love what this win is doing for me. As the Knicks made their finals run, I released Your Turn to Host. And with all the excitement and accomplishment that I felt getting this book out into the world, I also felt like I hadn’t launched it right. I wasn’t an “instant New York Times Bestseller.” No major magazines covered the release. None of my favorite podcasts thought I was interesting enough to be a guest. My absolute favorite retailer has not (yet) decided to stock my book. I couldn’t help but look at the sales numbers and compare. (Comparison really is the most unwanted party guest.)
But Sunday morning (after watching the Knicks win game five), I woke up and remembered that none of these vanity metrics mattered. The pep was back in my step and I was clear about what winning should feel like. Winning is not always quick, loud, and how you want it. Legacy, impact, change, these are not things you accomplish in a week. Sometimes they take 53 years. I hope you are finding a little motivation here, too.
Big Weekend Ahead
How are you hosting? Juneteenth? Father’s Day? World Cup Watch Parties? All of the above?
Earlier today, on the Marissa Mitchell Show, I shared a quick recipe for the fruit salad I like to make when hosting on a hot summer day. I’ve listed the full recipe for you below (it’s in my book on page 135). It’s simple and refreshing and reflects my hosting philosophy. ;)
Red Berry Salad
Ingredients
2 cups raspberries
2 cups sliced strawberries
2 cups cherries, pitted and halved
Zest and juice of 1 lime
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Directions
Place the raspberries, strawberries, cherries, lime zest, and lime juice in a large bowl.
Gently stir with a rubber spatula until combined. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with mint.
Refrigerate until chilled, then serve cold.
If you need a little more inspiration for the weekend, you can also find my go-to red drink recipe here.
Happy Hosting!
UPCOMING EVENTS & HAPPENINGS
July 18: Table Decorating & Shopping | Join me at East Fork Pottery in Brooklyn for a demo, bites, sips, and shopping. This event is free to attend, but all purchases of Your Turn to Host made at this event will include an East Fork Pottery gift! MORE HERE!
July 26: Plan Your Party Workshop | Join me at Reparations Club LA to work through the book and plan your next party like a prop! GET TICKETS!