Lawson Roberts Tips for Tipping
I am often asked well how should I tip various people. If it is a service performed at some point a tip is very necessary. I have taken some time …
Dinner Party Manners Matter
It occurred to me the other day after sitting at a formal dinner party at a luxurious venue with incredible food that well over half of the guests were millennials …
Lawson Roberts Smashing Mashed Potatoes
It’s funny, as I post pics from dinner parties I attend, I am often asked how did I prepare that recipe. You know I am not one of these cooks …
Lawson Roberts Writes Proper Thank You Notes. Do You?
Let’s face it, living in the digital world the art form of the thank you note has been thrown out. That my friends is a HUGE MISTAKE. Being raised in the …
Here’s To Ladies Who Brunch
Elaine Stritch famous Broadway Veteran sang a song that has stuck with me for as long as I can remember. “Here’s to the ladies who lunch. . . every …
Lawson Roberts Holiday Sanity Cocktail Roasted Toasted & Boasted
Ok, let’s face it. The holidays are tough given a normal year. 2020 is going to test the heck out of everyone’s patience. Families are not always the easiest to …
Lawson’s Liquor Hot Chocolate- Ho Ho Ho!
2 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 6 ounces milk, heated 1 1/2 ounces bourbon of choice Garnish: mini marshmallows Put the chopped chocolate in an Irish Coffee mug. Pour the …
Lawson’s Famous Chicken Divan Recipe
With the weather FINALLY turning chilly tomorrow in Charleston. I miss being able to eat this. It’s one of my fave recipes. I absolutely love comfort foods. Chicken Divan is …
Lawson Roberts Presents The Art of the Invitation:Know Your Deadlines
I was sitting at my desk this afternoon when I received a text from a professional colleague at 3:45. He said (some titles and names taken out) and …
Lawson Roberts Best and Worst Halloween Candy
COVID has us all worrying about how to handle Halloween this year. Instead of allowing the kids to put their hands in the candy bowl, it’s advisable to wear gloves …