Nest by Tamara: ENTERTAINING

Thoughts on Cooking & Entertaining...

"I believe entertaining should be fun and certainly stress-free. The most important secret weapon for successfully hosting a fete is to bring creativity to your home, table and cooking. This puts your guests at ease no matter how formal the event, and makes for a festive time for all! "
-Tamara Stephenson

Let Me Show You How
To Enjoy the Experience of Hosting

For more than a decade my friends have referred to me as the Tabletop Queen because I have honed my skills as a host and cook. I entertain frequently for my friends and family, brands, non-profit organizations and companies.
Here on the blog we share unique and creative tips and ideas while demonstrating table decorating, sources, menus, recipes and venues. I hope to inspire you to enjoy the process, keep it elegant, yet comfortable and, at times, wildly creative in order to create a warm, convivial environment while putting guests at ease. Additionally, in 2015 I launched a new home fabric collection with long-time friend designer Susan Young. We create beautiful and quality fabrics to bring to your home and table for everyday and special occasions. We are often invited to speak at events to offer tips and advice. In the Summer months, we write the Under The Pergola column to share recipes and entertaining tips gleaned from the events we host in our beach cottage.
please reach out to schedule an Entertaining and Cooking engagement at RootCellarDesigns@gmail.com

check out our TableTalk tips post

Under The Pergola...
Autumn table
My Entertaining Pins
pergolas
summer table
Thanksgiving table
dinner party ideas
a Holiday table
with Traditional Home
a ladies' lunch
Hampton Classic tables
Hampton Classic Tables 2
Urban Zen
Fall Decorating & Entertaining
antique Majolica for your table

recipes...
Bourbon, Agave, Chocolate Pecan Pie

Pistachio Lemon Basil Pesto
French Onion Soup
Braised Short Ribs

Jean George's spiced asian chicken
chicken, broccoli & lemon rigatoni

baby back rib dinner

lemon caper chicken dinner

penne bolognese

proscuitto, mozzarella & panini sandwich

split pea soup

tortilla soup & margaritas

apple pie and Chinese take out

Seared Scallops after the beach

Lobster Bake for July 4

linguini with clam sauce

tomato tart for lunch

lunch in Southampton

Family party in East Hampton

Beach Picnic recipes
blueberry crumble
tomato bread soup
chicken souvlaki

cocktails...
My Mandarin Mojito Cocktail
Summer Watermelon Mojito's
a bespoke cocktail in Paris

supper club:

Rob and Irene's Vodka, Pierogy and Lamb

Enrique and Diana's Mexican Dinner Party

Melissa and Barry's A Greek dinner

Brian and Gail's A Mad Men-inspired evening

Randal and Tamara' Italian Holiday dinner party

French Country dinner at Poggenpohl's Eric Ripert's kitchen

Barry and Melissa's Spanish Dinner Tapas

Rob and Irene (and daughter Libby) Indian dinner

Our talk at the Country Living Fair June 2016 was a hit!
A Bit of Our PRESS:
Veranda magazine
New York Spaces magazine
Traditional Home
Quintessence blog
Mon Oncle blog
Sarah Sarna blog
Luxury Listings NYC
the Editor at Large

Great Kitchens, Traditional Home
hosted events...