Food is not just fuel. Food is about family, food is about community, food is about identity. We nourish all those things when we eat well. – Michael Pollan

I have wanted to host a proper dinner gathering with close friends for years.  A few weeks ago, I was able to witness that dream coming to fruition.  About fifteen of my close friends gathered for a night of delicious food, hand crafted drinks, a carefully curated playlist, and most importantly conversation and community.  There were a handful of us that crafted plans, thrifted linens, created beautiful papeterie, perused the farmer’s market, hand-picked leaves from the fiery fall trees and made it happen!  I loved watching it all come together—to see everyone coming alive in their own way, following their talents and passions.  That is community—people coming together, giving of themselves, enjoying each other, breaking bread together, being intentional, telling stories, and listening intently.  Food is definitely something special.  It’s a necessity for survival, but it’s also most enjoyable.  It brings people together in a way that’s different than almost anything else.  Gathering together around a common table to take part in a meal feeds not only our body, but our souls.

My husband carefully curated a playlist for the evening. Listen in the player below.

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