S2E2: The Imposter Syndrome of being a Hostess with Ana from Rosemary & Rye
Episode 2 of Season 2 and we've decided it's time for us to get real with y'all. Even though we've been hosting parties for years, it doesn't mean that we're not affected by imposter syndrome. (Which, in case you didn't know is when you feel like a fraud while you're doing it.) For this discussion we've brought in Ana from Rosemary and Rye to bring her own insight to the discussion. She's the most positive person, and you're going to love her. We're super excited to share the episode with you, enjoy!
Ana is the self taught chef, photographer, baguette lover, and blogger behind Rosemary + Rye. She lives in the beautiful state of Colorado and, naturally, enjoys craft brews and kombucha. If she's not making a huge mess cooking in the kitchen, she can be found snuggling with her rescue pup, Harper; hiking; or sneaking bites of home made ice cream out of the freezer.
Show Notes:
Meet Ana and Rosemary & Rye
Why we're talking about the imposter syndrome
Our imposter syndrome moments
The social media problem (Pinterest, Instagram, and more)
Living in a small space
BBQ in the Park
Chrystina's tips for hosting in small spaces
Qualifying things before serving them
Taco bars & burrito bars
Worried that you're forcing people into things
The "here's a bottle of wine" approach
Worried about leftover food (and also making too much food)
Jess' red pepper dip (Sometimes she skips the mozzarella and parm and just goes for the smoked gruyere or gouda - whatever she's feeling.)
What to keep in the house at all times
Ana's bread maker best loaf of bread with concentric circles
Round proofing bowl (with concentric circles)
Jess' dutch oven bread
Bringing multiple groups of friends together
Not cooking meat
Dietary restrictions
Meat thermometers
Mismatched flatware, glassware, and plates
Light brown cloth napkins
When the first 10 people RSVP 'No'
Worrying your themes are corny
How to facilitate good conversation at a party
Chrystina's post on badass babes dinners
How to deal with some of these things
What are you planning right now?
Jess: Girls' Day
Ana: Pancake Breakfast Bar
Chrystina: Badass Babes Dinner #5 and a Murder Mystery Party
What's going on in your kitchen?
Chrystina: All the Pyrex
Ana: Soft dinner rolls
Jess: Sour Dough
How are you staying in touch?
Jess: Girls' Day & Overnight Guests
Anna: Mario Kart Party
Chrystina: Do something with my staying in touch list
What are you into right now?
Chrystina: The Slow Home podcast
Ana: Top Chef (Colorado edition)
Jess: Almost toddler life
Find us online:
Gatherings Podcast: Facebook, Twitter
Chrystina’s Contact Info: Homepage, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest
Jessica’s Contact Info: Sweet Love & Ginger, Old Wisdom Wellness, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest
