For Reals Meals (Holiday Edition!) Hosted by Graham Kostic

WOWOWOW! Graham Kostic of Glossed & Found hosted the Holiday For Reals Meals, and it was a holi-doozey. Graham actually called dibs on the holiday edition this summer…the man really loves Christmas. The lunch was pure Graham – stylish, thoughtful, and crazy festive. His guests included Samantha Saifer of Boldface Co, soon-to-be juice shop owner Anne Owen, The Find’s Chelsea Lavin, writer and editor Molly Each, Giselle Wasfie of REMIX, and makeup artist Heather Schnell. Phew. A pretty insane group of talented women.

Look at this table!

Numbered cocktail glasses to determine the order of gifting for the white elephant exchange.

Lavender and raspberry Bellini station

Samantha, making my spirit bright.

Clockwise: Me, Graham and Giselle, Heather, Chelsea, and Anne

Molly trimming the tree.
Graham isn’t new to preparing big feasts and entertaining at home – but he was a rookie when it came to plant-based cooking. With a little help from his beau, Fran, he made one of the best FRM lunches ever. His brussels sprouts salad (inspired by Au Cheval) was such a great way to prep our bellies for the main event…shepherd’s pie. A crock full of mushrooms and vegetables covered with toasted mashed potatoes – basically a dream in a bowl. For dessert, Graham made strawberry and coconut cream parfaits topped with OPP’s Boukie Butters.

Love the simplicity of this menu – black paper with white chalk.

Personalized place settings – such a sweet touch to the table.

Shaved brussels sprouts and apple salad.

Mushroom & veggie shepherd’s pie.

Strawberry and coconut cream parfait with Boukie Butter cookies.

The host with the M O S T!
Graham really made the day feel so special. It was the best holiday party I think I’ll go to all season. So many great details to steal! And before I left, Graham asked if he could host another FRM in the Spring. Herlo? I can’t even wait.
A special thank you to Giselle for gifting us all candles from her line.
Check out more holiday fun at Graham’s online magazine, Glosssed & Found!
4 Comments
Lizzie
December 17, 2013Beautiful!
Jessica
December 19, 2013Thanks Lizzie! Graham makes everything beautiful.
Jaye@Curvatude
December 19, 2013Looks awesome!
Jessica
December 19, 2013Thanks Jaye! Graham really made it a special day.