Sandy Coughlin

When Sandy Coughlin started blogging in 2006, she set out to write about the missing art of hospitality in our culture. She had recognized a great need for people to connect and escape their isolation and loneliness, so she jumped in with Reluctant Entertain to help. Visit www.reluctantentertainer.com for simple entertaining ideas, dinner party tips, and ways to reach out and grow your hospitality.

Cooking Tips

Easy Canned Peaches: A Step-by-Step Guide

Snack on peaches all winter long.

Drinks + Cocktails

Brew Up A Black Tea Cocktail

Iced tea with a little kick.

Breakfast

How to Make Waffles With Pancake Mix

No need to go out for waffles — you can make them with that pancake mix that’s been sitting in your cupboard for months.

Entrees

Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Chutney

Take the stress out of weeknight dinners with your trusty slow cooker.

Christmas

The Perfect Pear Martini For Holiday Parties

The pear-fect cocktail for the holidays.

finished dried fruit ham glaze recipe closeup

Christmas Recipes

Need a Ham Glaze Recipe? How About Two?

Move over turkey, it’s time for holiday ham.

Entertaining

Thanksgiving Games To Go With Your Holiday Meal

The perfect way to digest Thanksgiving dinner.

Appetizers

Easy Appetizers & Elegant Goodies

I am so lucky to be living in the Pacific Northwest. Some of the reasons are the trees, rivers, local and homegrown foods at the Farmers’ Markets, and plenty of hiking and camping, which our…