Come Over for Dinner!

Join Bettye Nix as she discusses the impact of being invited into someone's home and the importance of laughter in creating friendships. She offers practical tips from making extra food, so there's always plenty to share to ways to make your guests comfortable. Bettye shares how her love of games has created a lot of fun times over the years and why she has a stash of toys handy. You'll hear about a thoughtful gift she gives her guests and some great stories from her many years of hospitality. We're so glad you're here! 

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Serena Hawthorne joins me for a special episode discussing freezer meals! Whether you're a busy parent, a working professional, or simply looking to save time in the kitchen, freezer meals are a game-changer. In this episode, we explore freezer-friendly recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and beyond, offering hot tips on the best containers to use, how long your favorite meals will last in the freezer, and a must-have kitchen item to make your freezer meal prep a breeze. We're so glad you're here!

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With summer quickly approaching, Carla Courtney and I discuss all the challenges of neighborhood hospitality. We talk ground rules, budgeting, fun activities, and why you need a bubble machine. Carla shares ways to get your kids involved in helping, thoughts on park days and library boxes, and why you need clear TV rules. Recipes for snacks and homemade bubbles are included! We're so glad you're here! 

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Join Betsy Becker, wife, mother, and owner of Salt Bakery, as she shares inspirational ideas for hospitality from supporting her husband's work through hosting open invitation crew dinners to organizing a lively summer block party and serving up delectable Sunday charcuterie boards. Betsy discusses ways to bless every guest who enters our homes including loving them through little things and how to make welcoming guests achievable and appealing. Stay tuned for her favorite must-have kitchen items! We're so glad you're here!

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Join Chris LaMoreaux, a church secretary for 37 years, as she shares loads of hospitality encouragement starting with her time as a mom with children at home. From the blessing of meals after life-changing events like welcoming a new baby or recovering from surgery to cooking disasters while pregnant, Chris shares stories that will inspire and make you laugh. You'll hear of a unique flavor combination that is sure to please all ages. Plus she shares thoughts on the convenience of grocery delivery and some practical tips on reducing stress in the kitchen so you can be ready to welcome guests when they arrive. We're so glad you're here!

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Today's guest, Valerie Austin, tells the story of her time at L'Abri Fellowship in Switzerland. Inspired by the Schaeffers, she studied and worked at L'Abri, learning firsthand the transformative power of Edith Schaeffer's emphasis on hospitality. From serving meals to 40-50 students and families on a shoestring budget to now showing hospitality as a pastor's wife in West Chicago, this episode discusses the impact hospitality has on the people in a community. Valerie encourages us to never make assumptions about our guests sharing a hilarious story that will emphasize her point. Think through flowers, music, and clear invitations and expectations, and you'll be well-prepared to welcome guests into your home! We're so glad you're here!

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Today's guest, Anna Ayling, has a unique perspective on hospitality through raising a family and her mission work in Japan and Wales. Join us as she discusses the British take on Indian food, the importance of utilizing the oven and freezer in your prep, and the 80/20 cleaning rule that will speed up getting ready for guests. You'll hear Anna's thoughts on laying out clear expectations for guests, inviting people into your everyday life, and how formality creates distance. Stay tuned to hear all about her perfect recipe organization system! We're so glad you're here!

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All 4 ladies, Bel Hawthorne, Carolyn Wilson, Bekah Merkle, and Jen Bunch join me for a live debrief and the stories start to fly! You'll hear about the arrival of lots of unexpected guests, coffee that didn't percolate, and a squirrel who liked brownies. It's not a matter of if, it's when with solving problems during big events. Learn from past mistakes as you hear about pork that didn't cook, lettuce that froze, and hosting in a kitchen under construction. It doesn't have to be perfect, but if it's worth doing, it's worth persevering through the difficult parts. Have a high standard for your attitude, give yourself away cheerfully, and through it all, you'll be teaching those around you how to respond. Be great in the story you're in, and you'll have great stories to share! We're so glad you're here!

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This special series features the New Saint Andrews College event staff. Today we go behind the scenes with Bekah Merkle and Belphoebe Hawthorne, experts at coordinating large events. They discuss how to pull this off even if you don't have a commercial kitchen. We delve into dividing tasks, recruiting help, and why you need a can-do attitude. You'll hear a unique idea for a seating rotation and the pitfalls of open seating. Stay tuned for stories about the death stairs, a bear that turned into a monkey, and unexpected hospitality shown to teenage boys. This is an episode you don't want to miss! We're so glad you're here! (Visit www.comeoverfordinner.com for recipes, product links, and more!)

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This special series features the New Saint Andrews College event staff. Today we go behind the scenes with Jen Bunch and Carolyn Wilson, experts in cooking for hundreds of people. Together they discuss what it takes to pull it off including working with a crew, keeping within a budget, shortcuts, taking advantage of bulk food deliveries, and why you need to use a cooler. Jen and Carolyn encourage us to learn to let things go and to remember the importance of creating culture and traditions. We're so glad you're here!  (Visit www.comeoverfordinner.com for recipes, product links, and more!)

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