Don't be afraid. It can be really fun to host a party, so if you're thinking of sliding one into your December calendar, I've got you covered.Stuff Mentioned: How to Never Run Out of Food at a Party Quit Throwing Fancy Bridal Showers (some food philosophy hangs out here)Favorite recipe sources: The Kitchn (great for beginners), Smitten Kitchen (better for folks with some cooking chops), Amanda Frederickson (smack dab in the middle), Mad Hungry (simple and accessible... this book and this book get a lot of play around here), and Mark Bittman (not for newbies or people who need photos... I don't use his site but do use How to Cook Everything and How to Cook Everything Fast on an almost weekly basis)Holiday Mixtape by Nick Flora and Stacy Lantz Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.