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.\nStuff Mentioned:\n\n How to Never Run Out of Food at a Party\n\n\n Quit Throwing Fancy Bridal Showers (some food philosophy hangs out here)\n\nFavorite 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)\n\n\nHoliday Mixtape by Nick Flora and Stacy Lantz\n\n\n\nThis podcast is hosted by Kendra Adachi and executive produced by Kendra Adachi, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey.\n \nTo learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy\n \n Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices