Hi, I’m Susan! I’m the creator, author, and designer around here.
I am the go-to source for seasonal meals, polished mocktails, and easy hospitality ideas.
I hope that while you're here you can feel welcomed, inspired, and motivated to do more of what you love. I hope you can rest in a feeling of gentle, steady, and nurturing hospitality.
Have you ever wanted to have guests over, but felt a little intimated (or outright paralyzed) on how to host people? Maybe you didn’t grow up having people over for dinners or game nights. Or maybe you loved doing this before you had kids, but now kids are in the picture for you or your friends, and everything has changed.
Maybe you’re comfortable and confident cooking for your family, but get a little bit of stage fright about serving food to guests. Or, do you feel like you have the food part figured out, but flounder a bit with how to entertain your guests?
If any of the above describes you, you’ve come to the right place. Here you will find explanations with each recipe on why it is or isn’t a good option for a group or hosting. In a lot of my recipes I have alternatives and substitutions to make many of the recipes vegetarian or gluten-free, which will help you feel confident in making my recipes for your friends with various dietary considerations.
You’ll find suggestions on how to plan a gathering in your home and how to anchor it around delicious food or an engaging activity. You’ll find recommendations on what type of events to throw and how to make them successful at whatever your comfort level is.
Thank you for stopping by The James Street Home - I hope you can stay a while!
Cheers!
Susan