Tag Archives: byob

Neighbor’s Party is BYOB

Posted on July 4, 2023 by msw blog

During the holidays, my husband and I met a new neighbor at a holiday party. We exchanged information and decided we’d get together for lunch in the near future. Well, I got a text from this neighbor yesterday, asking my … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged alcohol, appetizers, byob, communication, Culture, etiquette, Etiquette questions, get together, holidays, Miss Manners, neighbor, opportunity, request, What would you do ? | 2 Comments

How to Be Potluck Popular

Posted on September 5, 2022 by msw blog

Just brig Plates… cups and cutlery. Everyone needs them and there never enough to go around. Your fellow attendees will thank you! Be Picky… This isn’t your grandma holiday dinner don’t feel obligated to put everything on your plate! Saying … Continue reading →

Posted in Kitchen Adventures | Tagged allergies, byob, collaboration, communal meals, Competition, compliments, cooking show, culinary challenge, cutlery, dinner party, dishes, entertaining, etiquette, farmers market, friendship, leftovers, opportunity, party, Party essentials | 2 Comments

Potluck

Posted on September 3, 2022 by msw blog

Is it possible to take home the grand prize at a potluck? A couple years ago my answer would’ve been “absolutely”. I’d imagine we were on a competitive cooking show as I strutted in with my foil covered platter, ready … Continue reading →

Posted in Kitchen Adventures | Tagged byob, collaboration, communal meals, Competition, compliments, cooking show, culinary challenge, entertaining, etiquette, farmers market, friendship, opportunity, party, potluck | 2 Comments

Butternut Squash and Pear Soup Go Find Some Etiquette

Posted on October 1, 2018 by msw blog

Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
? What is the deal with BYOB and potlucks? It seems like every time I attend one of these parties, issues arise: No one labels their dishes (either with their name to…

Posted in Kitchen Adventures | Tagged anjou pears, beer, butternut squash, Butternut squash and pear soup, byob, entertaining, Etiquette questions, farmers market, Friendsgiving, friendship, Herbn’ Farm NW, pear, Potluck meals, soup, table manners | 3 Comments

Cilantro & Lime Corn Salad

Posted on July 1, 2017 by msw blog

Is it OK to tell a guest what to bring to a party? Talking to my dear friend S, I found myself laughing so hard my eyes were watering. S was ranting on about people, and how all they bring … Continue reading →

Posted in Kitchen Adventures | Tagged byob, cilantro, corn, corn salad, entertaining, Etiquette questions, farmers marker, Friendsgiving, friendship, Herbn’ Farm NW, humor, Potluck meals, salad, side dish, table manners, Traditions | 2 Comments

Tag Archives: byob

Neighbor’s Party is BYOB

How to Be Potluck Popular

Potluck

Butternut Squash and Pear Soup Go Find Some Etiquette

Cilantro & Lime Corn Salad

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