Latest articles by Anna Last
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A Cook's Legacy: The Italian-American Art of Layered and Baked Dishes That Bring Comfort Without FussLucinda Scala Quinn shares the dishes that always encourage people to gather and linger – including her meatball-studded lasagna recipe
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Menu of the Moment: Aran Goyoaga on the Art of Gluten-Free BakingThe author of The Art of Gluten-Free Bread, Aran Goyoaga, invites us to rediscover the beauty of bread in all its forms
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At Anna's Table: A Softer Start to the New Year with Nourishing Comfort FoodForget hard rules and heroic resolutions – January, for me, is about easing back in, without overdoing it, and an easy use-for-everything Ottolenghi recipe
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At Anna's Table: My Failsafe Rules for a Relaxed and Indulgent Christmas, Wherever You're Spending ItThis is my guide to hosting well, great gifting, and being a good guest, plus the easiest holiday dessert recipe ever
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Designer Bryan Graybill's Martini Ritual is the Secret to Embracing the Magic of Cocktail HourIt's the little details – one exceptional coupe, candlelight, and asking his guests an all-important question – that transform the designer's evening
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At Anna's Table: It's Canape Season – These are my Fail-Safe Recipes and Serving TipsWhether you're hosting an impromptu gathering or a sparkling festive party, my tried and tested tips and recipes will serve you (and your guests) well
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A Designer's Guide to Entertaining – Bryan Graybill on the Quiet Beauty of BreakfastHow small gestures can transform the day’s first act – and why eating breakfast at the kitchen island is the quickest way to kill the mood
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At Anna's Table: Thanksgiving Sides and Pumpkin PieHere are my tips and recipes for embracing an easy and inclusive Thanksgiving wherever (and with whoever) you're spending yours this year
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At Anna's Table: Prelude to a Lovely Sunday LunchIn that calm before the holidays take hold, Sunday lunch can be a celebration in itself – discover my easy recipes, favorite arrangements, and ways to make it feel special
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Menu of the Moment: The Nashville Restaurateur and Fridge Foraging Star on the Art of Family DinnersThe Nashville restaurateur and Fridge Foraging star shares her golden rules for weeknight cooking and why connection matters more than perfection
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At Anna's Table: As Soon as You Have Procured a Fresh, Ripe Fig, Pop it into Your Mouth Immediately and Savor the Honeyed Sweetness – This, for me, is the Definition of Simple LuxuryThe start of October has seen a glut of seasonal figs, rich with serving and styling possibilities, and a flurry of beautiful blooms from my experimental dahlia cutting garden
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A Designer's Guide to Entertaining: 'An Interlude, Not a Spectacle. A Pause Worth Protecting' – Designer Bryan Graybill on the Lost Art of Afternoon TeaThe designer shares his tips on turning an afternoon break into a treasured ritual
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At Anna's Table: Heading into fall, I'm always surprised by the complete turnaround at the farm stands – we go from heirloom tomatoes to crates groaning with every variety of pumpkin in paint-perfect shadesThe end of September signals a distinct seasonal change in the North Fork, bringing hearty and plentiful dishes to the table
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Menu of the Moment: 'Happiness begins at the local farmers' market' – cookbook author, Samantha Seneviratne, on the joy of baking from the fall farmstandThe cookery author and baker shares her secrets to spotting the best produce at the market – along with the recipes she’ll be baking this season
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A Cook's Legacy: 'The stove was their canvas, their studio, and their heartbeat' – Lucinda Scala Quinn reflects on four generations of women who shaped her life and her latest cookbook, Mother SauceThe award-winning cookbook author pays tribute to the Italian American women in her family who turned frugality and resilience into an enduring cuisine
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'A venue for gatherings that feels both timeless and utterly of the moment' – architectural salvage duo LUMBER + Salt on creating North Fork’s most elegant entertaining barnThe design pair behind antiques and reclamation store, LUMBER+Salt, show that setting the scene for effortless entertaining can be part salvage and part story
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'The food becomes the entertainment – you just set the stage and let the night unfold' – designer Bryan Graybill on his charcuterie formulaThe designer shares his tips for hosting an effortlessly relaxed charcuterie event that feels abundant yet considered
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Designer Bryan Graybill on kitchens as functional theatersThe designer shares his thoughts on creating a kitchen that works hard and looks beautiful – and why he never sets more than one stool around his kitchen island
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Meet Bryan Graybill – the interior designer and seasoned host who brings elegance and ease to every gatheringThe interior designer on designing and decorating for true hospitality – and why he’ll always have a tray at the ready
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My Ritual: 'I move at the speed of quality' – inside the slow-living rituals that keep Vintner’s Daughter’s founder groundedHow do you stay grounded while building a cult beauty brand? For April Gargiulo, it starts at home. From meaningful family dinners to her daily tea ritual, the founder of Vintner’s Daughter shares the small, intentional moments that bring her back to balance
