Holiday Host(ess)
My very Southern mother thinks that a good holiday host(ess) walks, talks and poses a certain way.
(At left, Mom’s 1960’s aesthetic in action. “Extend your forearm, sweetheart. Now the match… Yes, yes… Now position chest over plate…”)
I, on the other hand, think that a good host(ess) merely knows where to shop for the best holiday goodies.
As the New York Daily News’ hostess with the mostess, I’m directing New Yorkers to the best chocolate, cheese and capon (aka castrated rooster) in town. ‘Tis the season for overeating.
New York Daily News: 14 Holiday Must-Haves For Your Holiday Spread

