I'm always glad to see your latest posting...but this week in particular. Personally, I am downsizing my home and moving to a condo. (You can imagine the disarray of moving boxes, etc.) and then, of course, the situation in Israel and Gaza. Such tragedy filling all forms of media! So Kevin, your calm welcoming manner is particularly meaningful today. 😎💯👍

@gloriarangott8803

8 ай бұрын

I agree...different sort of stress and anxiety ..I always love visiting with Kevin to bring peace, calm, and tranquility and some time away from the anxiety producing world❤

@peneloperoberts9584

8 ай бұрын

Kevin, don't frett about potatoes..you can't feed a hungry crowd a nicer meal than one made with home grown food! How lucky your guests are, wish I was one!!!

@kristinegoetsch8009

8 ай бұрын

You set such an elegant, festive table, Kevin. Everything looks so good. Thanks for bringing us another wonderful group of recipes.

@joaniyounger1217

8 ай бұрын

@susanprice7202. Good luck with your move Kevin has the most calming voice. Love Kevin's videos

@maryannrichmond537

8 ай бұрын

What brand is you skillet that goes stovetop to oven?

You cannot know what a joy it is to land on your “site”? Your warmth and friendliness in today’s frightening, violent times is so reassuring. I feel I should write so much more but I will just sit happily and watch the pumpkin bundt cake and the rest of your delicious meal get prepared in such a safe and beautiful place.

I need to edit my comment after watching several of your videos. I have fallen in love with you, your home, your pets and especially your head space. Thank you for brightening my day and helping me become a better homemaker, spouse and more. I'm the one who initially corrected your metric equivalents but I have come to realize that a cup of feathers don't weight the same as a cup of rocks and I apologize for judging before understanding. Please keep up the channel - I know that it requires so much of your precious time and creative energy and it is very appreciated! Sending love!

Good job I don’t live next door to you, I’d be round every day knowing I would be entertained royaly. Lovely menu, beautiful tablescape, cosy rooms who could ask for more?

Yes please, more make-ahead dinner parties!!

My favorite sight, besides your beautiful table settings, is when you take that first bite of something delectable; a big smile and nodding your head. We know it's delicious!

I really enjoy the ability to make ahead dinner so that you can actually enjoy one’s company.

I'm impressed that you grow your own leeks. I do enjoy your videos as they are so calming. Also, your inexpensive recipes are much appreciated.

@judesutherland2294

8 ай бұрын

Wondering about the Amazon veg peeler. Where did you post ?

And yes! Make ahead menus are much appreciated for entertaining, so bring 'em on, please!

Hi, Kevin! Love the video! CLEANING ANTIQUE SILVER... This is a brilliant way to clean your silver. I'm always experimenting, and this is how you can clean your silver, and leave just amount of patina that you want. It's very simple and inexpensive. Buy some artists kneaded erasers, maybe two, or three. Knead them to soften, the more, the better. Just rub the silver with the erasers. Concentrate on any black spots. Then, rub the rest of the tarnished areas. I like to leave patina in the grooves, to preserve the look of age. This is great for your silverware, or other items. The more that you use the erasers, the better they get. Happy Polishing, Kevin!

Kevin I so envy those beautiful leeks and potatoes. And, the pumpkin cake...AMAZING! I love your pleasant, calm demeanor. Thank you for your videos.

Move over Martha Stewart! You certainly bring peace to my life. Your video always provide a little nugget of joy, Kevin.

This entire meal looks delicious. I’m going to make it for my husband when he comes back from a trip. He’ll adore it. I really like make ahead dinners. They definitely take the stress out of entertaining for me.

Hi Kevin. I've been laid up with an injured foot and casted to the knee for 6 weeks, which will be followed by 6 weeks of physical therapy if I'm lucky (surgery if I'm not). I'd just begun planning all of the fun holiday cooking and decorating, and it looks like that's not going to happen this year. So your video was a bit a vicarious balm to my soul. Everything you'll be bringing us over the next few months will be more than fun or inspirational for me -- you'll be doing all of that *for* me, if that makes sense. Anyway, thank you! ❤

Please continue to post make-ahead dishes. That is my most favorite way to host ~ and your recipes are delicious!🎉

Cube steak is comfort food. Looks delicious. Simple elegance at its finest.

Hi Kevin, I love ❤ that china pattern. I must've been channeling you this morning because I made two pumpkin loafs. They have a cream cheese filling and topping which is marvelous! I'm sure it would work in your pumpkin bundt cake. It's just 4oz cream cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 egg, 1/2 cup flour and a splash of vanilla extract. Beat till smooth. Fill the Bundt cake mold 1/2 full, spoon the cream cheese filling in a ring and top with the remaining pumpkin batter. It makes a pretty and tasty surprise when you slice the cake. How's that cute kitty? 🐈

"... Relax and enjoy a cocktail when your dinner guests arrive." Brilliant! Thank you Kevin. Another inspiring video.

I finally understand why my wonderful Stepfather ate cubed steak evry week. He just passed away age 87. It must have been a loved dish during his youth and early adulthood. Thankyou for sharing, Kevin. That dish is a delicious memory nugget now which I hope to try soon.

So much good, peaceful time doing small things such as napkin folding and slow careful table setting. If only all of us would take the time - to slow down - focus on visuals in one’s environment. Thank you!

Yes I agree with the awful situation in the Middle East your video has stopped my tears . I’m going to make leek and potato soup this weekend thankxx🇬🇧🇮🇱🇬🇧🌹🌹

Hi Kevin, the table looks amazingly gorgeous with those miniatures pumpkins as well as your food preparations. I'm sure your guests are enjoying your home cooking. Many thanks for sharing and looking forward to your next events. 😊 Cheers.!

Hey friend! Happy Friday. Hope you have a great weekend!

I love your make ahead dinners. Please keep them coming! 🍷

And, your candles match the trim on your BEAUTIFUL dishes! LOVELY!❤❤

I have been so looking forward to seeing you today Kevin! You area dose of delight dear.😊

I really like this tablescape, it looks fantastic with the historic room and gives all the cozy, rustic vibes, and those aqua candles look fantastic! Another wonderful and charming vlog, thank you.

Fabulous as always Kevin! I still say open a B&B WE WOULD ALL BE THERE. 👨‍🍳🍾❤️

Another delightful video . Your leeks look amazing and you are saving so much money having them in your garden. Your table looks lovely . It’s always nice to have table decor that lasts . Your friends are so blessed to have you as friend . Your are a perfect host . Happy Autumn 😊

@FrankGutowski-ls8jt

7 ай бұрын

It’s too crowded. The table is for eating not displaying squashes. Ugh!!! Pile them on a side table instead.

Aaahhh, my Friday after work serenity and zen…..Kevin’s video! You are absolutely a breath of fresh air in a chaotic world. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful make ahead dinner. I will definitely be trying these. Have a great weekend.

Hi Kevin - you've really stepped up the production value of your videos this year. Well done! Thanks for the upload. Your table setting was lovely.

Always a pleasure to see a new episode!

Another fabulous evening learning cooking serving and decorating! Just love it! Thanks again

Yellow. Great to see you Kevin.

What a lovely, lovely meal! The cake looks so soft. Your garden keeps giving. Thank you so much for sharing. Have a wonderful weekend, Sir🍂🍁🍂

It's a Sunday afternoon here in northeast Ohio. When we arrived home from church, I fixed a light lunch and settled in for a cozy time watching your videos. Thank you for the excellence of your information and your videos. ❤

So much work , beautiful leaves around pumpkins , exactly the season of fall 🍁🍂 🍂🍁 autumn 🥮🥮🥮🥮🥮🎉🎉🎉🎉❤🎉❤🎉🎉❤❤All happy autumn

Kevin, this was wonderful; so relaxing yet elegant ! You have a knack for "romancing the ordinary !!! Thank you.

Kevin-just awesome. You are an oasis of calm in this crazy world. Thank you so much. Love your channel.

ДЯКУЄМО ЗА КРАСУ ❤❤❤🎉

What a lovely centerpiece! The turquoise candles are a beautiful counterpoint. Thank you, Kevin!

I love make ahead videos! I have never been good at being cook and hostess simultaneously!

It’s throwing it down with rain here, I have poured myself a lovely glass of bubbles, and Im visiting with Kevin for an Autumn dinner party, life is good! Send love 🇬🇧🇬🇧🤣🤣

Thank you, Kevin! Your videos are so calming. You're the Bob Ross of home and garden. And I always watch for that head nod after tasting the dishes. I look forward to trying these recipes, they look yummy. Thank you again!

@gloriarangott8803

8 ай бұрын

I remember Bob Ross' TV painting program very well Yes, Kevin is like Bob in temperament ❤😊

Your table setting is quite attractive. Your meal while simple to prepare looks very elegant. You always outdo yourself!!!!!

@FrankGutowski-ls8jt

7 ай бұрын

It’s silly.

Your tablescape is just gorgeous--the color combo of the gourds and the candles, I would never have thought of it and it's so elegant. Thanks for showing us how to simply and economically create an elegant atmosphere. Happy fall and much love to you and all of your lovely followers here. Thank you for creating this peaceful and connected corner of the universe. 🧡💛🤎

The cake is wonderfully moist and was a big hit. We have plenty left over and we're enjoying it in the morning with coffee and evening with tea.

Ooo…..may I come to dinner? Everything looks delicious. I am going to make the Potato and Leek soup. A cream soup starter has always been a favorite of mine. Thank you.🍂

I LOVE those candles!!! ... Redundant potatoes??!! - GO FOR IT!!!!

Glad to see your numbers climbing 👍 ..😊..you deserve it !!!❤❤❤

After an incredibly stressful day, this video calmed me. Love your channel!❤

Everything was amazingly beautiful, as usual!! Thank you, dear Kevin. You are such an inspiration!💗💗💗

Thank you for showing how to make your potato leek soup again. Much appreciated!

You really know how to class things up, Kevin!

The cake looks absolutely delicious. Love the table decor.

It's nice to pretend I'm there visiting you. The fire is so inviting and I love your new kitten. Greetings from West Texas.

You are the perfect host Kevin. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and thoughts ❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️🌹❤️

Your such a sweet man….really enjoy your videos….you make it look like anyone can entertain!

I LOVE that fireplace!

Beautiful table setting, dinner, and 🪴 garden. The meal looks delicious. ❤to the fur babies.

I love these make ahead dinners. It looked wonderful. It was also fun to see the festive decorations for your table and how you put it all together. It is great inspiration. I enjoyed this very much.

Dear Kevin, What a warming and delicious fall dinner party menu! The table setting reflects the beauty of Autumn. I love how you make such healthy, simple and affordable meals that look like a million dollars ($US). 😊 OH how I miss those days when I had a big garden, but grateful for the pint sized one on my balcony. As I used to say, when my 3 children were young: "I've done SO much with SO little, for SO long, I'm now qualified to do anything with nothing". 😅 You create recipes that fit that saying. A bit of land, a few (saved) seeds, water and a good creative imagination and 'Voìla'! Delicious food with no chemicals or preservatives. Thank you for this video, Kevin. I'm going out to gather some colourful maple leaves. I will press them between sheets of waxed paper to preserve their beauty. And I will mail them to my dear pal, Shaun, in Scotland. Have a beautiful weekend! Hugs to Avery, Goldie and Binky. And a special one for you. 💞💞💞💖 Judy 🇨🇦

I absolutely adore your make ahead dishes. Thank you so much. You have encouraged me so much that I’ve taken out all of my Fine China & Beautiful Crystal.

Good afternoon Kevin, your table presentation looks beautiful and the four course meals looks absolutely scrumptious, I definitely want to make these meals soon. Thank you 😊❤

🧡🍂🍁🍂🧡 [Autumn Leaves] Nat King Cole or Frank Sinatra just for you..

@glamdolly30

8 ай бұрын

The soulful 'Autumn Leaves' is a perfect music choice for these colder, darker months (my favourite time of year - I love both Sinatra and Cole's versions of that classic number). I must say I am very bored of the ghastly modern song Kevin uses far too often @ 11:00. No idea who the artist is, but it's dreadful, like the plaintive, cliched cries of a pitiful, love-sick teen! I've now heard that cheesy song so many times on Kevin's videos, sad to say it's putting me off the channel! I sincerely hope KLJ will take my comments on board, and research some fresh music choices. He plays beautiful piano, as we saw in his last video - couldn't he provide his own backing track (copyright permitting, obviously)? I'm sure many good people would find Kevin's instrumental piano a wonderful addition to his classy uploads - and so much better than the modern 11:00 track, which frankly is like nails down a chalk board! 😱😱😱

MR. POTATO HEAD♥️‼️‼️‼️🤣😂‼️🙋‍♀️YOU CRACK ME UP DEAR HEART‼️‼️‼️‼️😂🙋‍♀️

KLJ , another FANTASTIC meal recipe! Thank You 🙏 Mr. Fox is a lucky guy! You’re AWESOME!

Hi Kevin, I always look forward to your videos. Please make more make ahead meals. It would relieve a lot of stress when having company. Thank you!

I always hold my breath when unmolding a bundt cake

Kevin, you give me some great ideas when Iam stuck for recipes, also I find I relax watching you cook and work. Thank you, your terrific!

The entrée looks great is delicious…. Could almost smell the fragrant cake…Yum

Michael McKean! THAT"S who you remind me of. It's been driving me crazy to figure that out. Love your familiar music and surrounding towns and countryside.

What a beautiful table and delicious looking food you prepared…

That is autumn!! Thank you for your videos!

What a lovely dinner for entertaining- beautiful and simple to make, thank you ❣️

You are so clever to do recipes that you can do ahead. Now you enjoy your guests. I did the same in the days.the table looks awesome. 😊😊😊😊

Kevin, this was fabulous. I love the dinner party videos, I just wish I would get an invitation. Please keep these in your rotation of vlogs. Thank you so much for this! ❤❤

So happy for this! This leaves are tinge-ing color in LaGrange County Indiana! Baking hack…1cup of white sugar plus molasses 1 tbsp +/= light brown sugar 2 tbsp +/=brown sugar 3 tbsp +/=dark brown sugar Also, I use heavy cream in a plastic bottle with a cone tip to write my last name initial on top of the soup. YOU’RE WELCOME!

Hello Kevin, I am preparing to make the braised Cube Steak dinner and Leek Potato soup recipe for my son tonight. Thank you for your thorough steps and your presentations are beautiful! Mary Rae from Michigan

I love a beautifully set table and the class and elegance of proper etiquette for a dinner party. So much of that seems to be fading away with the younger generations. Of course, there's always a place for simple casual dining as well! Your food courses look so delicious! You have the perfect ambiance in your beautiful dining room and yes, I would love to see more make ahead dinner party videos. ~~M~~

Hi there Kevin, This was a magnificent video... Everything was so beautiful, wonderful and I'm sure tasty! I hope your guests enjoyed it as much as I did.

Oh Kevin, your videos are so contemplative! I was wondering about your choice of blue candles, but then I realized that they were a perfect counterpoint to the autumnal oranges & brown/creams. Brilliant,

Potatoes all the time! I adore potatoes. 🩵

I would love to see more videos from you, Kevin! Thank you!

Beautifully done! Can’t wait to try your recipes! Thank you!

It all looks delicious and I live the simplicity of the table setting.

Kevin mentioned his Y-shaped potato peeler. These are excellent for larger potatoes but I find that my small peeler made by Victorinox, the company that produces the Swiss Army knife, is best for small ones. It is also ideal for peeling apples and pears. It has parallel cutting flanges on either side of the centre point which means it is suitable for for use in the right or left hand. I'm sure these could be obtained in the USA probably via Amazon. I love to see leek & potato soup - along with carrot and coriander(cilantro), I think it's one of the favourite ones here in the UK. I have just bought a nice small pumpkin to make pumpkin soup. Happy cooking and, in the awareness of the violence and absence of the rule of law in many places in the world, let us be thankful that we have good food and fuel with which to cook it.😮

Good evening Kevin from Borrego Springs California. I’m so happy you posted your video today🤩. Everything looks so beautiful and I love the way you have done the table. Thank you for sharing . Until next time God Bless You and the whole family❤️🙏🦮🐈‍⬛

I love watching you getting a dinner party ready. Wish I could join you!

Great time to have a tea and enjoy watching you prepare a make ahead dinner party. Thank you for writing the recipes out. I will get busy this weekend to make them. Your table setting was beautiful and I loved those aqua candles to match the dishes!💙💜

Such lovely china. I'd eat bread and water from those dishes and be thrilled. Thankfully, your guests got a lovely dinner instead.

I think Kevin should have become a professional table "arranger". I wouldn´t mind paying, if I lived in the USA, to get him lay my table. Amazing and very creative.

I sooo enjoy your videos. Everytime I see you use the Liberty Blue dishes I get so happy because I have the Independence Hall plates! I never knew they were so elegant. Seeing your platter wants me to invest in more Liberty Blue. Thank you for all the good recipes. I always looking forward to your next video.

Oh Kevin you out did yourself again, so gorgeous, you have excellent taste in fine dining and Tablescapes. Would love to come to one of your Dinner Parties. Sincerely 🎃✌🏻👍🎃💕

Another lovely video. You may be interested to know that I live in Stoke on Trent, the home of Minton China. I have two beautiful gilded plates by Minton and some China from a company called Grays China, where my mother in law worked and she actually hand painted the China with beautiful flowers and pink dots, all freehand. Yet every piece is an exact copy. Nowadays, much China is lithographers instead of hand painted. Also, I have two sets of China from Wedgwood, which is just a few miles from where I live and where I was born.

Well, i could eat that as left overs all week long😊❤

Lovely dinner. I would have added some fresh chopped parsley to the 'stew' just to finish it off and add more visual interest. And would also add a little dollop of whipped cream or even cool whip to the cake servings.

Hi Kevin. I just recently discovered your videos and have been watching quite a few of them. You make entertaining seem so effortless, and your tables are always so beautiful. I really enjoy watching you.

Thank you, Kevin, for another mouthwatering dinner!

I love recipes that can be made ahead...makes for a more relaxed party. That pumpkin cake looks wonderful! I love anything pumpkin. My mother used to make cube steak but she called it swiss steak. Your table looks beautiful as always! Can't wait to see Goldie again. I'm sure he's gotten bigger already!