Chapter I · A Host's Folio
Friendsgiving
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.