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Elegant Meals Made Simple I love gourmet food—but I believe it should be approachable.

The kind of food that looks beautiful on the plate, tastes unforgettable, and still allows you to enjoy your guests instead of being stuck in the kitchen.

You don't need a complicated menu to make dinner feel special.Sometimes it's a beautiful bowl of pasta, a fresh salad wi...
10/17/2026

You don't need a complicated menu to make dinner feel special.

Sometimes it's a beautiful bowl of pasta, a fresh salad with a homemade vinaigrette, warm garlic bread, and a table set with the people you love.

That's the idea behind my new **Easy Gourmet Pasta Recipes for Dinner Parties** mini cookbook.

Six pasta recipes give you plenty of choices—from creamy Alfredo and pumpkin sage linguine to shrimp with garlic and olive oil and a rich bone marrow beef stroganoff. I've also included three salads, garlic bread, a shopping list, and simple kitchen tips to help bring the whole meal together.

Perfect for National Pasta Day on October 17—or any night you want to make dinner an occasion.

Get your copy here:
https://www.elegantmealsmadesimple.com/shop-cookbooks/p/easy-gourmet-pasta-recipes-for-dinner-parties-6-elegant-italian-inspired-pasta-dishes-salads-bread-sides-national-pasta-day

PASTA DAY 🍝 is TODAY! Ken loves spaghetti and meatballs.This is not new information.In fact, when we first met in 1984,...
10/17/2026

PASTA DAY 🍝 is TODAY!

Ken loves spaghetti and meatballs.

This is not new information.

In fact, when we first met in 1984, we went to Denny's way too often.

Yes.

Denny's.

😂

I ordered breakfast.

Ken ordered spaghetti.

Because apparently, even in 1984, Ken knew exactly what he wanted.

Forty-two years later, we're still together…

…and he still loves spaghetti and meatballs. (guess what we may be having tonight?)

Some things change.

Some things don't.

❤️🍝

And apparently, Ken + pasta was written in the stars.

I've got pasta lovers covered, too—with both an Italian-inspired menu and a Thai-inspired menu in my monthly menu plans.

Browse the Monthly Menu Plans https://www.elegantmealsmadesimple.com/shop-cookbooks/monthly-menu-plan

#1984

Me for sure.
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Me for sure.

Yes. Please.
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Yes. Please.

10/16/2026

WHY THE DINNER TABLE? 🍽️

I’ve been feeling something deeply in my heart for sometime now… that the Lord is calling us back to the table.

Not just to eat, but to reconnect. To slow down. To look one another in the eyes, share our stories, pray together, laugh together, and make room for meaningful conversations.

Somewhere along the way, our connection with one another has slowly faded. We pull into our garages, close the door, and retreat into our own little worlds. Families rarely sit down to eat together anymore, and inviting others into our homes can feel like something we’ll get around to someday.

But what if the table is part of the answer?

What if something beautiful happens when we open our homes, prepare a meal, and invite others to sit with us?

During a recent Zoom podcast conversation with Theresa, she shared a line that has stayed with me:

“The table is holy ground.”

Think about that for a moment. ❤️

The table can be a place where burdens are shared, friendships deepen, prayers are spoken, and people who feel forgotten discover they belong. Throughout Scripture, we see the importance of gathering, breaking bread, and doing life together.

Maybe the Lord is gently reminding us that hospitality isn't about having the perfect home, an elaborate meal, or everything looking just right. It's about making room for people.

A simple meal can become an extraordinary opportunity to show someone they are loved.

So, what if we started coming back to the table? What if we invited someone over this week? What if we put the phones away, lingered a little longer, and made space for the kind of connection our hearts were created for?

The table is more than a place to eat. It can be a place where faith grows, love is shared, and fellowship is restored.

Thank you, Theresa Schreck Croft , for this beautiful conversation and for sharing this message. Be sure to follow her here: https://www.facebook.com/theresamariecroft

I'd love to hear from you:
Do you believe we need to come back to the table?
What do you think has changed about the way we gather today?

Link in COMMENTS

🐄 **Apparently, cows aren’t the only ones who can carry a little extra around the middle.** 😂As we get older, that “spar...
10/16/2026

🐄 **Apparently, cows aren’t the only ones who can carry a little extra around the middle.** 😂

As we get older, that “spare tire” seems to get a little more stubborn about leaving town.

And while we can’t always control how our bodies change with age, we *can* be intentional about what we put on the table.

At Elegant Meals Made Simple, I believe healthy-ish eating doesn’t have to mean boring food, tiny portions, or giving up the pleasure of a beautiful dinner.

**Real food. Beautiful meals. Plenty of flavor. And yes… room for dessert.**

Because dinner should still be something to look forward to. ❤️

🥂 IT'S LAUNCH DAY! 🥂I'm delighted to introduce The Elegant Hosting Collection!This book was created for those who belie...
10/16/2026

🥂 IT'S LAUNCH DAY! 🥂

I'm delighted to introduce The Elegant Hosting Collection!

This book was created for those who believe that the little things matter—the thoughtful gift, the welcoming table, the beautiful details, and the simple gestures that make people feel truly appreciated.

Whether you're welcoming friends into your home, searching for a hostess gift, celebrating a new homeowner, or looking for something special for a client, I hope this collection inspires you to bring more beauty and thoughtfulness into the way you gather and give.

Thank you for being part of this exciting new chapter!

📖 The Elegant Hosting Collection is AVAILABLE today, October 15!

Explore the book!

With gratitude,
Michele Cole



P.S. More books by Michele are coming soon!

✨ The Elegant Gluten Free Collection — 65 recipes and so much more than a collection of recipes without gluten.

📖 Be Careful What You Pray For — a new book coming soon.

❤️ Little Chefs, Big Hearts — a cookbook and coloring book designed to make cooking, creativity, and kindness fun for little ones. And there may be a few extra surprises for our little chefs, including an apron, puzzle, and teddy bear!

Stay tuned. There's so much more to come!

A LITTLE FOOD WISDOM FOR TODAY:“Life is too short for boring dinners.”Okay…I just made that up.But I stand by it. 😂Dinne...
10/15/2026

A LITTLE FOOD WISDOM FOR TODAY:
“Life is too short for boring dinners.”
Okay…
I just made that up.
But I stand by it. 😂
Dinner doesn't have to be complicated.
It just needs a little thought, a little flavor, and preferably someone to enjoy it with.
That's what we're all about here:
Simple elegance. Every meal.

www.elegantmealsmadesimple.com

🥂 IT'S LAUNCH DAY! 🥂I'm delighted to introduce The Elegant Hosting Collection!This book was created for those who belie...
10/15/2026

🥂 IT'S LAUNCH DAY! 🥂

I'm delighted to introduce The Elegant Hosting Collection!

This book was created for those who believe that the little things matter—the thoughtful gift, the welcoming table, the beautiful details, and the simple gestures that make people feel truly appreciated.

Whether you're welcoming friends into your home, searching for a hostess gift, celebrating a new homeowner, or looking for something special for a client, I hope this collection inspires you to bring more beauty and thoughtfulness into the way you gather and give.

Thank you for being part of this exciting new chapter!

📖 The Elegant Hosting Collection is AVAILABLE https://link.amazon/B0gZaSCr3

Explore the book!

With gratitude,
Michele Cole



P.S. More books by Michele are coming soon!

✨ The Elegant Gluten Free Collection — 65 recipes and so much more than a collection of recipes without gluten.

📖 Be Careful What You Pray For — a new book coming soon.

❤️ Little Chefs, Big Hearts — a cookbook and coloring book designed to make cooking, creativity, and kindness fun for little ones. And there may be a few extra surprises for our little chefs, including an apron, puzzle, and teddy bear!

Stay tuned. There's so much more to come!

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