I used to be the hostess with the mostest before my daughter was killed and right after David and I were married. Then came Charlie and we moved and weren’t close to our friends. Now, were back but Charlie is 16, David works weird hours and were in a Townhome with 3 dogs. Which doesn’t make entertaining easy.
Things may be changing though as I received a copy of Entertaining Is My Love Language Dawna Pitts which I received a copy of in exchange for this review. Through Entertaining Is My Love Language I believe I will get my mojo back. Which will help me figure out the best way to entertain in our home. Starting with a Girls Not Out. Would you like to join us?
Asine Cuisine and food isn’t something my family is familiar with. How about you? Through Entertaining Is My Love Language my family will be able to try new recipes inside the book including Gratin Dauphinois from Province France and is fancy Mashed Potatoes and something David and Charlie might try.
Preparing the recipes in our home will bring our families closer together while allowing us to try different cuisines and we can study the States the foods come from in our Geography Class as we find the States on our map. Before you ask is Entertaining Is My Love Language a bo0ok for children no, its for adults although children can and will find things inside the book they like just as Charlie and I did.
If you’re into photography, you should thumb through the book and look at all of the beautiful pictures. As well as craft projects from shopping for the dishes you will need to the food and flowers you can purchase but why not go out to the Country with the Authors list and pick the Flowers you can find or grow them in your garden them come up with your own way to decorate them which is where the crafts come into play.
Teaching Charlie home economics this year I will be able to have Charlie study this book and host party like we used to do in our Home Economics Classes back in the DINOSAUR days as Charlie likes to say. With Charlie graduating soon there is conversation topics we can use to prepare him for the real world.
Everyone has different ways to show their love.
Introducing Entertaining is My Love Language by Dawna Pitts [ISBN: 979-8988052005; $39.95; FriesenPress; June 2023], a new full-color, hardcover book combining incredible recipes with step-by-step party planning tips, tricks, and how-tos teaching everything you need to know to entertain guests at home–stress-free!
Featuring low-key patio dinners, wine-paired multi-course dining experiences, and jaw-dropping impressive parties, Entertaining is My Love Language details every step of themed gatherings, plus timelines of what to do one week up to 30 minutes before your guests’ arrivals. The book also covers the table setting of different styles, including set-ups for Asian-inspired meals, how to prepare yourselves as the host/hostess, and timeless etiquette tips.
With a mission to make a difference on how people think of Asian cuisines and entertaining, author Dawna Pitts has always had a passion for global travel, foodways, and hosting parties. “I am the happiest when I see my loved ones enjoying themselves in my home. There’s nothing like it — my heart smiles,” Pitts says. “When you are in your own space, it is not only a more intimate setting, but the conversations can linger a little longer and so many more memories can be created.”
Entertaining is My Love Language showcases Pitts’ global experience of having lived in three countries–she was born in Seoul, South Korea; studied in Australia; and now lives in Phoenix, AZ with her husband and teenage son. Pitts shares recipes from all around the world, including her Korean heritage with easy-to-cook recipes using easy-to-find ingredients.
“I am always looking for reasons to celebrate,” she says. “From my years of entertaining, I have learned a lot and am here to humbly share that with you. And please don’t worry–I won’t make you cook and clean for days! You will be surprised how much of this book is all about how to make home entertaining effortless!”
Entertaining is My Love Language by Dawna Pitts
FriesenPress
Hardcover; June 2023
ISBN: 979-8988052005
$39.95; 8 x 10; 336 pages
About the Author: Dawna Pitts
Dawna Pitts was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. When she was a teenager, she moved to Sydney, Australia as an overseas student. In Australia, she learned to speak English and met her future American husband. They often traveled to the United States, where her previous exposure to the Country was TV like 90210, The Simpsons and Seinfeld. Her return ticket to Australia was never redeemed. Today, Pitts lives in Phoenix, AZ with her husband and teenage son, Andrew.
With a mission to make a difference on how people think of Asian cuisines and entertaining, Pitts has always had a passion for global travel and foodways. She’s the first to admit she’s not a chef or celebrity, but a normal everyday gal who loves to create memories with her loved ones at a table over delicious food. Entertaining is My Love Language is her first book. Follow her on Instagram
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
