The Dinner Party Project: A No-Stress Guide to Food with Friends by Natasha Feldman

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Do you find hosting dinner parties intimidating or stressful?  Let Natasha Feldman, cooking show host, private chef, producer, and food stylist, change your mind in this delightful conversation about her new book, The Dinner Party Project.  We chat about how her book serves as your culinary best friend, breaking down all the reasons people think they can’t throw a dinner party and helping you find the perfect party style that meets you where you’re at.

We also explore the importance of maintaining relationships through hosting dinner parties and how they can increase our overall happiness.  With the pandemic altering our social habits, now is the perfect time to reinvest in ourselves and redefine how we want to host these events.  Natasha shares her tips for making the experience easier, even if it means buying pre-made meals from the store.

Lastly, we dive into the world of books, bookstores, and reading as Natasha shares her journey writing her cookbook and offers advice on making hosting a dinner party stress-free.  We discuss our love for historical fiction, childhood favorite books, and local indie bookstores.  Join us in this heartwarming and inspiring conversation that not only reminds us of the joys of reading and discovering new stories but also empowers us to host more dinner parties and connect with our loved ones.

The Dinner Party Project by Natasha Feldman on Amazon or Bookshop.

The Dinner Party Project by Natasha Feldman on Amazon or Bookshop.

BOOKS MENTIONED DURING THE SHOW

• The Rose Code by Kate Quinn (Amazon or Bookshop)
• The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn (Amazon or Bookshop)

BOOKS READ, LOVED, AND WOULD NOW RECOMMEND

• Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro (Amazon or Bookshop)
• Dance Dance Dance by Haruki Murakami (Amazon or Bookshop)
• The Huntress by Kate Quinn (Amazon or Bookshop)

CHILDHOOD FAVORITES

• Strega Nona by Tomie dePaola (Amazon or Bookshop)

BOOKS ON THE TBR STACK

• The Briar Club by Kate Quinn

ABOUT NATASHA FELDMAN

Natasha Feldman is a culinary-school dropout, chef, and the creator of Nosh with Tash — a YouTube series turned TV show that teaches viewers to cook in a fun, nonfussy, and approachable way.  Natasha hosts cooking shows for outlets like Food Network, MGM, and Huffington Post; contributes to national news programs and magazines; and teaches private classes for aspiring cooks and corporate clients.  She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and fluffy dog, Malone.

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