Join me in welcoming Debra Kavalos-Delaney, entertaining coach, expert and founder of MemorableEntertaining.com, as a Hob Nob North Shore contributor.

In the coming months, Debra will share articles filled with tips on entertaining – PLUS – launch her first column, ‘Dear Debra’ with Hob Nob North Shore.

There’s ‘Dear Abby’ for your personal dilemmas and now there’s ‘Dear Debra’ for your home entertaining dilemmas!! Every month Debra will select 3 questions to answer.

MemorableEntertaining.com is a unique, one-stop resource that gives you everything you need to entertain with grace and style, regardless of your budget or experience as a host or hostess. Whether planning a week night dinner or party you’ll find resources, tips, seasonal tablescapes and menus with downloadable grocery lists, centerpiece and party ideas, plus much more.

The seeds for Memorable Entertaining were probably planted early in Debra’s childhood. Being of Greek heritage, food always figured prominently in her life. Her relatives owned restaurants around the U.S. Combine this with a Southern mother known for her gracious entertaining and voila; Memorable Entertaining was destined to be.

After 32 years in corporate America and a milestone birthday Debra finally asked herself, "What do I love doing?" Her answer, “Entertaining and helping others successfully entertain.”

Her passion for entertaining can be summed up in this true story.

While attending a 60th birthday party for a friend, one of the guests happened to be someone who had dined at her home. She introduced Debra to her new husband and proceeded to tell him, in detail, about the food, the table and their home. In surprise she said, "How can you remember all that? It was almost 10 years ago!"

“Ultimately, says Kavalos-Delaney, “the goal is creating a positive, long lasting memory for guests and yourself. This is simply what MemorableEntertaining.com is all about.”