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Kitchen Notes by Dmitriy's avatar

I recently learned that in Sweden, many of the traditional holidays feature foods that are delicious but easy and quick to make, so that the host gets to enjoy the holiday as a proper day off as well. This is pretty thoughtful, and I bet it encourages people to host more.

Meredith Hansen's avatar

These tips are really inspiring!!

Chandra Ram's avatar

Sooooo many great tips here, and I will be expecting late-night trays of warm chocolate chip cookies everywhere I go from now on ...

Sara Wainwright-Feldman's avatar

These are so good! I am guilty of sometimes starting to clean up so I really needed to hear that one!

Maggie Hoffman's avatar

me too…but it really does change the vibe!

L S's avatar

Retweet on the Row 7 tinned veggies!!

Maggie Hoffman's avatar

So fun!

Cynthia's avatar

These are all such great ideas, and *so* helpful ~ thank you!

Maggie Hoffman's avatar

Thanks for reading, Cynthia!

Clare Langan's avatar

Water! Yes, I co-sign with Joanna. It's the small things.

Catherine Smart's avatar

Taper candles are one my favorite little luxuries

Maggie Hoffman's avatar

I need a restock!

Georgia Freedman's avatar

This is all such good advice! The one special, slightly messy moment is such a great move.

Hillary Dixler Canavan's avatar

Love this roundup. And offering a big co-sign to the advance menu! And if kids are coming, I also like letting fellow parents weigh in on whether there’s something their kid will eat!