Hosting the Perfect Party with Colu Henry and Alexis deBoschnek
Podcast:Not From Concentrate Published On: Tue Dec 02 2025 Description: On the third episode of Not From Concentrate, Catherine Smart interviews cookbook authors Colu Henry and Alexis deBoschnek, where they discuss the art of the dinner party, and what it takes to host an enjoyable and delicious gathering. Their conversation delves into how to overcome the fear of hosting, the benefits of delegating cooking tasks, and the significance of knowing what brings your guests joy when it comes to food. Colu and Alexis also discuss their newest collaboration together called “Double Take” on Substack, where they both curate their own unique recipe using the same ingredients.Click Here to sign up for the Not From Concentrate newsletterConnect with Catherine:Podcast websiteWatch the episodes on YouTubeFollow Catherine on InstagramThe Not From Concentrate Podcast InstagramCatherine's TiktokThe Not from Concentrate TiktokConnect with Colu and Alexis:Double TakeColu CooksSide DishNot From Concentrate team:Catherine Smart, Host/Executive ProducerKevin O’Connell, Audio and Video ProductionAllie Miller, Associate Producer