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Chapter I · A Host's Folio

Friendsgiving

Sonya's Table

Chapter I · A Host's Folio

Friendsgiving

[The story of the evening, in one line.]

[PRICE]

[Opens with a scene, then gets practical: who's at the table, what they make together, what they carry home.] Your guests roll herb pasta by hand, no machine needed, and leave with the holiday cards they made between courses.

Instant download · Editable in Canva · Batch cards for 8 and 12 guests

Guests
[8 to 12]
The evening
[Length]
The makings
Herb pasta, holiday cards
Host budget
[$ per guest]

The five senses of this Chapter

One story, carried through everything

Taste

Spiced apple and rosemary cider, and its zero-proof twin [name].

Touch

Hand-rolled herb pasta, and handmade holiday cards to carry home.

Sound

[The Friendsgiving playlist.]

Scent

[The scent of the evening.]

Sight

[The table, in faded pumpkin, moss and ochre.]

Inside the Folio

The story and the table

The scene, the palette, and styling notes for the table.

The Host's Timeline

Three weeks out to the last guest, plus a 10-day fast track.

The menu and the bar

Tested recipes and batch cards for 8 and 12, with a zero-proof twin for every drink.

The makings

Step cards for each seat and opening words, so you lead the room without feeling like a teacher.

Editable printables

Invitation, menu cards, place cards and bar signage, in Canva.

House picks

Every supply we tested, linked on the Supply List.

A Method Note

[A sample from the Folio: one technique and why it works. For example, why resting the herb pasta dough before rolling makes it easier to roll thin by hand.]

Every technique in the House comes with the reason it works.

Questions hosts ask

How do I receive the Folio?

Right after checkout you'll get an email with your download link. The printables open in Canva; a free account is all you need.

Do I need a pasta machine?

No. The pasta is rolled by hand, and the Method Notes explain how.

How far ahead should I start?

The timeline begins three weeks out. Hosting sooner? Use the 10-day fast track.

Is there a version for non-drinkers?

Every drink has a named zero-proof twin. Every glass is equal.