The Friday Newsletter
Gingerbread houses we want to move into, Roti Brown & Dan Pelosi stopped by the pod, and a new twist on lasagna
We’ve been deep in Cake Land these past few weeks, but we can’t ignore all the amazing holiday creations in our feed. Cookies galore, marvelous meringues, and gingerbread houses so dazzling we needed to double-check they’re not AI. The three standouts abodes above: Must Love Herbs’ cozy cottage with marzipan mushrooms, Julie McAllister’s Charleston mansion, and Constellation Inspiration’s modern greenhouse.
We also need to give a nod to Justine Snacks and her ambitious homemade advent calendar. She baked 24 different cookies and filmed the entire four-day process—recipe selection, baking, frosting, and even the shipping. Justine, you are a cookie machine.
Your weekly scoop
An important baking PSA from Elton John
Dolly Parton can’t resist a Costco sample
Coco Cake Land’s Lyndsay Sung wrote a holiday song!
For the Francophiles—browse thru our Soft & Sparkly Gift Guide
Rifle Paper Co. x Hedley & Bennett holiday aprons
Taylor Swift’s End of Era doc premieres today
Hosting with heart
Roti Brown, the L.A.-based creative director and tablescape queen, is on Radio Cherry Bombe this week. Learn how she decided to bet on herself and become a full-time content creator after working at Jenni Kayne and with Ashley Tisdale French, and snag a few holiday entertaining tips, too.
Presented by JW Marriott
We want to party with Dan
One of our fave guys on the whole planet, Dan Pelosi, stopped by Radio Cherry Bombe to talk food, fashion, dating, and more. Find out why the bestselling author of Let’s Party and Let’s Eat should never be trapped on a desert island with Ina Garten.
Sorry, Nonna!
This isn’t the traditional red-sauce lasagna that Dan grew up with. That’s why he calls it “Don’t Tell Your Nonna About This Lasagna” in his latest cookbook, Let’s Party. His update is hearty and comforting, with layers of Brussels sprouts, leeks, and Swiss chard. If you’re hosting this holiday season, it’s a great make-ahead dish.
Cocktail of the week
A French 75 is basically a celebration in a glass. NOLET’S Silver Gin, fresh lemon juice, and a splash of bubbles make this an elegant and totally toast-worthy sip for all your holiday hosting.
Presented by NOLET’S Gin
Host a garden party, no matter the season
Our team threw the ultimate Holiday Garden Party at the new JW Marriott Reston Station, along with our co-host, the stylish culinary creative Romilly Newman. Learn how it all came together!
Presented by JW Marriott
Cherry Bombe checklist ✅
Jubilee Scholar deadline extended to 12/19! Are you a student, career switcher, or in serious need of networking or inspiration? Those chosen receive a complimentary ticket to our conference. Apply here.
Showcase your brand at our Galentine’s Day Celebration with Shopify in NYC this February
Mrs. ClausCon, hosted by Meena Harris and benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank, is taking place 12/22 in the Bay Area. Email rsvp@phenomenalmedia.com for more details!
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