Two Porches and a Pour
Two Porches and a Pour
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Two friends of a certain age who live 2000 miles apart talking about life, love and a little design. Listen as we sip through the seasons of life.
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Explores a variety of themes including everyday frustrations, wine culture, home decor, and friendship with episodes discussing topics like customer service issues, the history of champagne, and the joy of seasonal decorating.
Two friends of a certain age who live 2000 miles apart talking about life, love and a little design. Listen as we sip through the seasons of life.
In this episode of Two Porches and a Pour, hosts Lynn Vogeler and Wendy McMonigle welcome Karen Emanuelson, who shares her journey of hosting dinner experiences in her home with her husband, Ken. The conversation explores the creative process behind planning themed dinners, the logistics of hosting, and the dynamics of working with a partner in the kitchen. Karen discusses the importance of guest interaction, the challenges faced during events, and how travel influences her culinary creations. The episode concludes with insights on pricing, guest engagement, and the personal growth that comes from hosting.
You can find Karen and Ken @
@1310DinnerExperience on Instagram
1310 Dinner Experience on Facebook
Contact Karen: karenman@gmail.com
- Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Themed Dinner Parties
01:06 The Journey of Hosting Dinner Experiences
06:16 Planning and Execution of Dinner Events
12:14 The Role of Themes and Menu Selection
19:47 Overcoming Challenges in Dinner Hosting
22:41 The Importance of Flavor in Culinary Experiences
23:49 Exploring the Five-Course Dinner Structure
25:12 Facilitating Connections Among Guests
27:11 The Dynamics of Cooking Together
30:48 Building a Successful Dinner Experience
35:06 Adapting Menus for Dietary Needs
dinner parties, hosting, culinary experiences, event planning, food themes, creative cooking, guest interaction, relationship building, challenges in hosting, culinary inspiration
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