Roll out the welcome mat and toss away the stress because "The Easy Going Host: Your Guide to Hosting Relaxed and Enjoyable Dinner Gatherings" is the ultimate accomplice for your soirées. This isn't your typical guide that turns hosting into a high-stakes affair—instead, it's a heartfelt manifesto on making guests feel at home while keeping your cool. Within these pages, you'll uncover the holy grail of hosting—the ability to orchestrate a night where the wine flows freely, the laughter is infectious, and the host (yes, you!) is as breezy as the guests. Forget about fussy canapés or ironing tablecloths within an inch of their life. This book is about embracing the perfect imperfections of a laid-back get-together. You'll learn the art of the no-fuss feast, how to set a table without having a breakdown, and the secrets to a vibe so chill your guests will never want to leave. From savory anecdotes to down-to-earth advice, you'll finish this book ready to open your doors with nothing but a smile and maybe a cheeky apron. Hosting? It's not rocket science—it's just dinner, and it's about to become your favorite night of the week. Picture this: you're in the middle of a fabulous dinner party where the only thing louder than the Prosecco pop is the cackle of your guests. The kitchen? It’s not a disaster zone—it's a place where magic happens, quietly, without fanfare. And you? You’re not a stressed-out mess, you’re the serene Queen or King of this shindig, thanks to the holy scripture that is “The EasyGoing Host: Your Guide to Hosting Relaxed and Enjoyable Dinner Gatherings.” Have you ever dreamed of hosting a bash where the vibe is smooth, the guests are actually talking, and there are zero issues with the food? You are floating through the evening like you’ve got nothing to do tomorrow but sleep and watch old episodes of “Gilmore Girls” or whatever your ‘binge again’ series may be. Well, brace yourself. With a bit of cheek and a lot of cheekiness, you'll be throwing soirées with the effortless flair of Kelly Clarkson, who literally can sing anything. It's not a pipe dream—it's your new reality. So, put on your party pants, and let's get going. By the way, this book is not laid out like a novel. Remember, you are the 'EasyGoing Host', so the book is written in short paragraphs, with lots of topical headers and subheaders. Basically, easy to follow and read. The goal is to make you feel like getting out your calendar and choosing a date for a dinner party, not dog-earing and highlighting the necessary topics and then sweating the rest of the overly described 'how to's'. There are no recipes. You have Google for that, as well as many cookbooks you already have not used. I have included 13 themes, a few of my favorite menus, planning tools, and a cheat sheet on table setting. Enjoy!