I remember watching Martha Stewart as a kid with my grandma. We would be cooking in her kitchen along with Martha many, many times. I enjoyed it! Including Martha’s gardening and decorating tips, even as a child. As an adult, I recognize that Martha Stewart is the pinnacle of all things domestic!
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I believe that Martha Stewart’s book Martha Stewart’s Very Good Things: Clever Tips & Genius Ideas for an Easier, More Enjoyable Life is coming out during the perfect time. Even though we are not hosting parties or having big family gatherings, we can at least make our lives more enjoyable.
After this book you will be a professional host! Your loved ones will see a difference in your abilities once you can throw parties again. I know this isn’t exclusively a cookbook, but Martha is the master of her realm; any cooking advice she has to share must be passed along to everyone.
Cooking is just a fragment of things necessary to create the perfect atmosphere for a party or even a family dinner. I feel blessed that I was one of those kids who had dinners at the table. Everything was always decorated, plates were themed, we used proper napkins, and even the food matched the season. Obviously, as a kid I thought nothing of the experience, but I appreciate it as an adult. These elements made moments with my family revered. Too many families settle in front of a TV or eat in separate rooms or at separate times. The point I am trying to make is when you put the effort into your home and create a warm atmosphere, everything elevates. You can have an amazing dinner in a disheveled home, but that reduces the experience. What’s a birthday party without decorations, and a tree, and themed party favors, and music and, and, and?
Martha’s new book Martha Stewart’s Very Good Things: Clever Tips & Genius Ideas for an Easier, More Enjoyable Life helps us organize ourselves after such a chaotic year. This includes upgrading your recipes and meals, plus finding better ways to organize your kitchen for a smoother cooking experience.
This book contains 288 pages of simple ideas to make your life better and simpler. This includes ways of hosting dinner parties and creating splendid dishes. Start enjoying your home and kitchen with these tips and tricks from the lifestyle expert herself.
~Kaiti