how to hostess: by julia lake

this blog is a medley of making pretty, bon vivants, how to hostess like a pro & other aesthetically pleasing musings. * party thrower, julia lake * www.julialake.com *

every ten years dinner…

freshly shucked wellfleet oysters

norwegian smoked salmon

maine lobster with herb beurre blanc



fois gras with sauteed grapes

roast rack of veal

the wines

post dinner cigars


a simple table brings focus to the food