THE TRUITT HOUSE EDIT
Come with us as we tell meaningful stories of preservation, restoration and hospitality. Explore Suffolk, Virginia’s rich history and share in our favorite experiences at The Truitt House.
From New Orleans to Virginia Beach: A Thoughtful Spring Menu
Some dinners just work—the right guests, the right menu, and that effortless kind of rhythm where conversation flows as easily as the wine. This was one of those nights.
The evening was planned to welcome someone new into the fold, an introduction over a meal inspired by Julia Reed’s New Orleans cookbook. Carrying plates back to the kitchen, I noticed that they were nearly spotless—course after course—a sure sign of a well-chosen menu that works and solid recipes.
I’m Not a Chef, But I Host Like One
Over the years—and there have been plenty of them—I’ve read enough cooking magazines to deplete a forest and tested my fair share of recipes to know that some are siply not worth the effort. But somehow, with all the trial and error, a plan always comes together, and what emerges is my own style of hosting—one that feels right for me.