Toast, The Blog

The Benefits and Basics of Hosting a Family-Style Dinner

Family-style serving is one of our favorite ways to host intimate and casual gatherings. By focusing on ease of serving, variety, large portions, and visual appeal, you can create a memorable dinin...

A Featured Menu: Summer Farmer's Market Finds

Taking advantage of the vibrant flavors and fresh ingredients from your local farmer's market can transform your dining experience into a celebration of summer’s bounty.

7 Simple Swaps to Transform Your Kitchen

Whether you're spending hours chopping and cooking an unforgettable meal for your family or catching up with an old friend over a glass of bubbly, so many of our fond memories take place in the kit...

How to Decorate the Foyer for an Inviting First Impression

The foyer is the very first room guests see when they arrive. Whether you're receiving visitors and whisking them away to the sophisticated soiree in your backyard or formally welcoming them into y...

Selecting Unique Dinnerware for Your Home

For those who love hosting, acquiring a unique dinnerware collection becomes a labor of love — mixing colors, textures, and patterns that set the stage for unforgettable gatherings with beautiful d...

Using Salad Plates for Meals and More

While salads provide a burst of fresh flavor at the start of a meal, it is the salad plate and its versatility that we like to celebrate. These small plates are useful in so many situations — and c...

Recipe Round Up: Oven-to-Table In Our Baking Dishes

Whether you're hosting a festive family gathering, enjoying a casual dinner with friends, or simply delighting in a quiet evening at home, our assortment of oven-to-table recipes showcase the beaut...

Our Guide to Sprucing Up Your Guest Bathroom Before the Bell Rings

A well-decorated bathroom enhances the overall appearance of your home, tying each room together. Carefully chosen items can help reflect your sense of style and add sophistication to the space, ma...

Our Favorite Ideas for Serving Appetizers

Canapes, hors d’oeuvres, finger foods — whatever word you prefer, one thing is certain: appetizers are one of the most important {and delicious} parts of a menu. There’s nothing more exciting to th...

Ginger's Pound Cake Recipe

This recipe takes classic, beloved pound cake and infuses it with the rich, tangy goodness of cream cheese, creating a cake that’s incredibly moist, velvety, and bursting with flavor.