tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post6102158375122169140..comments2023-11-02T03:35:19.455-07:00Comments on 4 Reluctant Entertainers Has Moved!: The Imperfect Entertainer!Sandyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08910644413175366761noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-45384014312838548752009-04-29T06:25:00.000-07:002009-04-29T06:25:00.000-07:00Hi Sandy,
Thank you for the visit to my blog, comp...Hi Sandy,<br />Thank you for the visit to my blog, company is always warmly welcomed! What a lovely, fun site you have. ~Cathy~The Stylish Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05211932273412899121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-88953301783730144212009-04-29T05:25:00.000-07:002009-04-29T05:25:00.000-07:00Love this idea. I've never made homemade pizza, bu...Love this idea. I've never made homemade pizza, but maybe I should give it a try! :-)Julia @ Hooked on Houseshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04937060849774403002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-798220101044124732009-04-28T17:17:00.000-07:002009-04-28T17:17:00.000-07:00I have a chicken tortilla soup that is my standard...I have a chicken tortilla soup that is my standard entertaining dish. It's great to have something waiting in the wings for the sudden entertaining invite.<br /><br />An aside, I want to say a heartfelt THANKS! to those of you who extend hospitality to families with lots of kids. We only have 3 kids, but I noticed that once we had the 3rd child, dinner invitations became rare. So, from the families with more than a kid or two, thanks for your hospitality! And for those of you who aren't sure what to do with families with "all those kids," :-) go for it! There might be an overwhelmed mom who would love a night off from cooking duty.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08577111146723078502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-33043790170208795042009-04-28T15:07:00.000-07:002009-04-28T15:07:00.000-07:00Pizza is always a winner, I think!Pizza is always a winner, I think!Marcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09543269651551447850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-11649053387681997302009-04-28T12:54:00.000-07:002009-04-28T12:54:00.000-07:00Oh yes...nothing better than homemade pizza. It's ...Oh yes...nothing better than homemade pizza. It's personal, fun, and always a crowd pleaser. Both of you sweet friend - Thanks for sharing your encouragement with all of us. :)Jen@Balancing Beauty and Bedlamhttp://inpassionatepursuit.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-29160716172786179942009-04-28T12:22:00.000-07:002009-04-28T12:22:00.000-07:00I'm relieved to hear that others fix the same meal...I'm relieved to hear that others fix the same meal for guests. I always felt bad about making the same old lasagna!<br /><br />Love the blog!<br />Karen<br />karen@cottagejoy.comcottagejoy_comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05781687885715941153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-7035354781620782162009-04-28T11:23:00.000-07:002009-04-28T11:23:00.000-07:00Love the idea of serving a tried and true recipe i...Love the idea of serving a tried and true recipe in order to cut down on the freak out factor!<br /><br />We hosted an "imperfect but good enough" gathering recently thanks to some of your posts and encourgement. I'm learning the time together is most important and the other stuff doesn't matter. Thanks!Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12841514486769130103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-67832129156051881332009-04-28T11:06:00.000-07:002009-04-28T11:06:00.000-07:00Great advice! I love how you cook the same thing. ...Great advice! I love how you cook the same thing. I do that too, but only b/c it's the only thing that tastes good :(Little Lovableshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02372045299073262480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-76210276770140715242009-04-28T10:18:00.000-07:002009-04-28T10:18:00.000-07:00pizza and salad, a taco bar, a chili dog bar or gr...pizza and salad, a taco bar, a chili dog bar or grilled items are our entertaining standbys. We usually do big groups (25-40) at least once a month so these help keep the stress to a minimum. Would also love the recipe for your pizza dough.Bahama Shores Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04811622151256548629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-61106381332471428412009-04-28T10:11:00.000-07:002009-04-28T10:11:00.000-07:00Two of my favorite people together in one post!
Wo...Two of my favorite people together in one post!<br />Woo hoo!<br />would like the pizza dough recipe, too.<br />love ya!Lynne in NChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08062796052551511879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-1168250163698090222009-04-28T09:54:00.000-07:002009-04-28T09:54:00.000-07:00I love to make home made pizza!!! And I also look ...I love to make home made pizza!!! And I also look forward to seeing the recipe!! I make a whole-grain dough. I also love to make pizza when we have a bunch of kids over. I have collected a bunch of little aluminum pie plates, and use them so that each kid can make his or her own! I put a bit of oil in the pan, have them get it on their hands, and then give each child a ball of dough. I have little bowls of toppings set out so they can craft their own pizza. I use regular spaghetti sauce as the sauce (homemade or jarred). For a quick pizza without making dough, I use the "pocketless pitas" or flatbreads I get at Costco. Sometimes for sauce, I will literally spread tomato paste from the can onto the pita. I might or might not sprinkle with some italian seasoning and garlic! Pizza is fun and easy, and delicious at home!! blessings!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10453550769150945432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-30860687323719059122009-04-28T09:52:00.000-07:002009-04-28T09:52:00.000-07:00A wonderful idea, but ...where's the pizza dough r...A wonderful idea, but ...where's the pizza dough recipe?the irish librarianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12223431506477109681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-72318859550294564062009-04-28T09:51:00.000-07:002009-04-28T09:51:00.000-07:00We must have the dough recipe! Loved the post.We must have the dough recipe! Loved the post.Scooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13200593501887901812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-73468347993337022152009-04-28T09:39:00.000-07:002009-04-28T09:39:00.000-07:00Having a simple menu that you are comfortable with...Having a simple menu that you are comfortable with certainly does cut down on stress!!! For both you and your guests! Good thoughts, Nester!GiBeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717697386035335817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-79100761104164859672009-04-28T08:58:00.000-07:002009-04-28T08:58:00.000-07:00If Sandy will dare have me back some time I'd be g...If Sandy will dare have me back some time I'd be glad to share the recepie. recipie. res e pee.<br /><br />hate me.The Nesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03795599998657633444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-26390853671934418112009-04-28T08:34:00.000-07:002009-04-28T08:34:00.000-07:00Sandy, your blog is such a joy!Sandy, your blog is such a joy!Betsy Brockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06807795605763246015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-656434103192702922009-04-28T08:10:00.000-07:002009-04-28T08:10:00.000-07:00I agree, I'd love to know the recipe! Thanks for ...I agree, I'd love to know the recipe! Thanks for sharing over here, nester!THE BROWN BOYShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02268907116504765568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-29492859848077126912009-04-28T07:49:00.000-07:002009-04-28T07:49:00.000-07:00I just read in gourmet (I think it was gourmet) ab...I just read in gourmet (I think it was gourmet) about pizza as the perfect entertainment food. trade joe's has yummy crust that you can grill (I can never make dough), so I am going to try it out!Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12367358414568474306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-86063271360295972382009-04-28T07:46:00.000-07:002009-04-28T07:46:00.000-07:00So how are you going to post about delicious pizza...So how are you going to post about delicious pizza dough and not share the recipe?Donnie and Kristihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12951101016797897119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-71204287246615067252009-04-28T07:33:00.000-07:002009-04-28T07:33:00.000-07:00Hi Sandy! It's great to see The Nester visiting y...Hi Sandy! It's great to see The Nester visiting your beauitul blog!<br /><br />It's not all about the food when it comes to entertaining. Nester and her sweet family made all of us feel welcomed and relaxed. <br /><br />The pizza is so good and perfect for entertaining! I've started to make it when we have company over on the weekends. I think we'll start doing it every Friday though. Thanks for passing your recipe on to me! :-) {I'm sure she'll share it with everyone--she's like that, ya know!?}<br /><br />Nester is a great cook! You all see her decorating skills, but miss out on the cooking going on over there. <br /><br />At our house we cook out on the grill when we have parties. Most of the preparing is done ahead of time, so it's easy {because Tim's in charge of the grill, which he loves} and relaxing for us. I prefer paper plates to china. Washing tons of dishes stresses me out!<br /><br />~KimKim @ Everything Etsyhttp://www.everythingetsy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-73656656957098180882009-04-28T06:49:00.000-07:002009-04-28T06:49:00.000-07:00Nester is right - showing our imperfections defini...Nester is right - showing our imperfections definitely allows others to feel more at ease! As a matter of fact, we just talked about this at a small group leader meeting at church - being transparent and honest, even about our less-than-perfect stuff, lets others feel like they can open up, too.Mary @ Giving Up On Perfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12879039457971511498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-9580027342074619162009-04-28T06:39:00.000-07:002009-04-28T06:39:00.000-07:00So.... would Nester be interested in sharing the p...So.... would Nester be interested in sharing the pizza dough recipe?????Christian - Modobject@Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09687272618188063178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-91678139958948082172009-04-28T06:33:00.000-07:002009-04-28T06:33:00.000-07:00I'm so glad to find your blog via The Nester! She...I'm so glad to find your blog via The Nester! She, along with Tim and Kim are my favorite bloggers. I'm jealous (but happy for them =) ) that they all got together for some Friday night fun. I hope The Nester is going to post her pizza dough recipe too. ;)<br /><br />I have people over to my home often, and although I don't serve the same thing every time, I think her advice is good. Better to serve something you know will turn out yummy b/c it won't stress you out and you'll have more energy and time to enjoy your guests!Christyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17579959628672383578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-76958111887624207832009-04-28T06:11:00.001-07:002009-04-28T06:11:00.001-07:00Some great thoughts here! Thanks for sharing. I l...Some great thoughts here! Thanks for sharing. I like to make homemade pizza or calzones, too........thanks!<br /><br />Suzannesoutherninspirationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11963496784797926400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36263828.post-81604968958832327152009-04-28T06:11:00.000-07:002009-04-28T06:11:00.000-07:00Hi Sandy and Nester!
Let me start with an AMEN! ...Hi Sandy and Nester!<br /><br />Let me start with an AMEN! That pizza was incredible! And you didn't tell them about the Chicken Enchiladas you made! Those were awesome too and BOTH the pizza and the enchiladas are part of our normal menu's over here at our house now!<br /><br />You didn't do yourself justice! You are an excellent hostess and both you and your rockin husband know how to entertain and make guests feel at home!<br /><br />Sandy - I offer my sincere apologies that Nester put my face on your blog! Hopefully people will only notice my beautiful wife and the pizza in the picture!<br /><br />Y'all have a great day!<br /><br />TimRemodeling Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12730782187535507555noreply@blogger.com