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Laura Calder is a trusted and established expert in food, entertaining and lifestyle. She is the author of four best-selling cookbooks and the James Beard Award-winning host of the long-running series French Food at Home. The Inviting Life is Laura's latest work.

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Edited by Joel Edmiston

[lindacunningham]

I am totally sold on Living Libations!!
One stop shopping and my skin feels fantastic!! Many thanks to the lovely ladies at Seed Collingwood for starting me on that path :)!

[CherryGregory]

I love your shows with your husband Peter, so nice to meet him. On your fabulous cooking shows I enjoy the French 🎶.

[cindydolezal]

When my husband passed away I got soooo much food. The most thoughtful gift was from a friend who, (knowing I have a large family) brought a large box of paper products. Paper plates, napkins, paper towels, plastic cutlery and cups and toilet paper. It was exactly what I needed to accompany the food others brought. Everything was extremely appreciated but that's what I remember most. I just today sent a box like that to a friend whose husband passed away.

[michellewarren]

When my father passed, a family friend brought a meat and cheese tray along with bread, vegetables and condiments for sandwiches. Since we were all hungry at different times, this was perfect as we could just grab a sandwich with no heating, thawing, or gathering other ingredients. We all commented on the convenience of this, so now I always do the same and the families have always shared their appreciation for such a thoughtful gift.

[Wanapelei]

You were so sweet to answer my question, thank you so much 🙂
I’ll check it out - sounds great ✌️

[hawiley]

I always make a big pot of chicken soup with wild rice. It's known as my Bereavement Soup nowadays. Comforting to make as well as it is to eat, I roast the bones and swap in freshly cut vegetables for the initial mire poix I use for flavoring the stock. I often make a few small containers alongside the main larger one, so it can be easily frozen without any fuss.

[cinjolson]

What exact living libations product do you use😃?

[JaneDoe-lgrn]

Your favorite summertime drinks when entertaining? Anything special?

[xawaomar]

When I should be writing my graduate paper, but end up watching Laura Calder youtube videos. Either way, both are educational 😂

[HerAeolianHarp]

When I was a university undergrad, the best gift my mom and dad gave me was a week's worth of Indian food. They did not make it themselves. Back then, Indian food was new in the area, even exotic. My mom asked a local chef of an Indian family restaurant if he could make seven meals. Chef Ali loved doing it, and we ate well for seven days, not having to worry over meals while in the throes of hard study. We froze a few of the meals. I think a big batch of freezer meals homemade or arranged as with the restaurant would be fitting for someone going through mourning, or perhaps a new mother, too. After giving birth, it took me a while to be able to cook. Thanks for another lovely video visit. I love your books and shows and YT content, Laura, and you are a lovely pair. Greetings from the SF Bay Area.