Learn the secrets to stress-free hosting, including how to host on a budget thanks to Trader Joe’s, in this conversation with Gaby Dalkin, just in time for your holiday parties!  As a private chef, Gaby Dalkin learned how to prepare food for parties quickly, including preparing for the unexpected. She learned how to stretch food when more people are coming than expected, how to create the perfect atmosphere and menus, and how to make sure that the environment stays peaceful and welcoming. 00:49 Becoming A Good Host 2:39 The Secret To Perfect Cheeseboards 5:13 Hosting On A Budget 7:40 Reducing Stress 9:06 Host Gifts - Necessary Or Not? 14:07 Curating The Perfect Group Of People 16:30 Hosting Hot Takes 20:56 Make The Most Memorable Event 22:30 No Social Media Allowed For more from Gaby, you can find her on Instagram @whatsgabycookin or online at www.whatsgabycooking.com and www.dalkinandco.com. You can purchase her newest book, What's Gaby Cooking: Grilling All the Things, where books are sold. Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order Liz’s new book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!  To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. Connect with Liz on Instagram @lizmoody, or subscribe to her newsletter by visiting www.lizmoody.com. If you like this episode, check out The Secret To Finding Your People, Having More Meaningful Gatherings, & Creating A Community You Love With Priya Parker. This episode is sponsored by: Seed: go to seed.com/lizmoody and use code LIZMOODY for 25% off your first month. Shopify: sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/lizm. Brain.fm: visit brain.fm/LIZMOODY to try it completely free for 30 days. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast.  This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 281. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices