Although I grew up in Texas, and spent my summers on the Gulf Coast, I never ate an oyster. My fondest memories were family dinners at the local seafood joint. It wasn’t until I was in France, well into my 30s, before I tasted my first first raw oyster. Now, I...
Dione Lucas, the first female graduate of Le Cordon Bleu, noted, “The preparation of good food is merely another expression of art, one of the joys of civilized living.” Here are a few suggestions for an imaginative cheese board. While there are no hard and fast rules...
This is one of my favorite go-to appetizers. Not only is it quick, easy and delicious, it looks impressive. The recipe is the the brainchild of my friend Heather Chadduck Hillegas and is featured in my my book Entertaining at Home. Honey, walnuts, fresh sage, and...
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ABOUT ME
Ronda is the author of Entertaining at Home and Designers at Home. Both published by Rizzoli. Ronda has been cooking and entertaining for 30 years. Inspired and influence by 10 years living in Scotland, and time abroad, Ronda brings an international flair to food. In 2019 Ronda was named to the Salonniere 100, a list of America’s best party hosts.