Ina is hosting a delicious Sunday brunch party for a group of weekend guests On the menu banana crunch muffins, vanilla yogurt with fruit, Bloody Mary, Smoked salmon fritatta and marmalade butter. This is weekend laid back food made in advance.

Ina is hosting a dinner party Friday night but has no time to make dinner. So she creates a menu that can be made in advance. Zucchini Vichyssoise, Rosemary Polenta, Chicken with Morels and Coconut Macaroons served with iced coffee.

Ina's friend is having a hectic day and she is making it better with a comforting home cooked meal. Oven Fried Chicken, Mashed Potato, Hearts of lettuce with Blue Cheese dressing and Deep Dish Apple Pie in front of the fire.