From Mundane to Marvelous!
3 Ways to Transform Your Everyday
At Juliska, we believe in mindfully crafting moments that bring joy and create human connection. The average person has meals at home nearly a thousand times a year. Whether these meals are transactional or memorable, is totally up to us. We have the power to generate togetherness and deepen bonds at every table by making these moments engaging. Here are three of our favorite ways to turn a mundane meal into a marvelous memory.
1. Hit the Road
Take your meal on a field trip! We all know that sometimes the kitchen table gets a bit weary, so we love to surprise everyone with an adventure. Text friends or family to join you at a location and meet them there with a beautifully packed picnic! A picturesque bend of country road or a sandy beach will do perfectly.
It’s so easy to make your picnic feel extra special: bring along an armful of fresh flowers (from your garden or the grocery store, it doesn’t matter!), include a few pillows to put in the car or on the ground (they strike a note of comfort and a little luxury) and yummy foods prepared in a smattering of elevated serving essentials, from wicker baskets to acrylic glasses and melamine plates (no paper, here)! Last, a good view and a smashing playlist are sure to make your enchanting escapade a home run.
2. Globetrotting from Home
Spice up your routine with a themed discovery dinner! At the beginning of the week, simply close your eyes and point to a place on the globe (this is an exciting job for children to do) and then cook or order takeout according to your “destination!” Ask each person to bring 3 interesting facts about the country to share at dinner.
You can make it marvelous by mixing up a country-inspired cocktail, dressing to match the theme (great excuse to wear a caftan or a giggle-inducing costume) and by creating a tablescape that echoes the colors and textures of the location. We love incorporating spices and fragrant foods from far-flung places into the centerpiece (voilà! instant atmosphere). Whether you cook an exciting new dish yourself, or simply hail Uber Eats, jetting around the world with your friends or family—from the comfort of your home—sparks conversation and joy (sans jet lag)!
3. End the Day with a Cherry on Top
It’s often the simplest things that bring us the most joy. We love to insert a mid-week surprise every once in a while! Whether it’s taking the time to fetch all the proper ingredients to craft a favorite cocktail to savor together at day’s end, or surprising your little ones with ice cream sundaes heaped with toppings served in a secret garden nook—we passionately believe in the power of thoughtfulness. This is your invitation to get creative, break the mold, and transform the mundane into something marvelous.
And please, stay in touch to let us know how it goes. We always love learning new ideas from our friends and seeing your photos! DM us on Instagram or send us an email.
See more inspiration in our book, Together at the Table.
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