Come Host With Me - Episode 03

Episode 03

Hosted by Ali and Caroline of
(@wyldhoneys) on a trip to Wisconsin.

A Sunset Dinner on the Lake

A golden hour gathering on the shores of a lake in the Midwest.

Episode 03

Hosted by Ali and Caroline of
(@wyldhoneys) on a trip to Wisconsin.

Denver-based duo Ali and Caroline have been close since childhood, a bond deepened over a shared love of cooking and hosting. As wyld honeys, that’s grown into playful, vibrant, and inviting tablescapes that almost never stay indoors—their kitchen, as it turns out, really knows no bounds.

“I like to give people the lay of the land when they arrive, where they can grab a drink, where the snacks are, where the bathroom is, all of it. I want people to feel like they can explore a little, help themselves, and settle into the space without having to ask.”

— Caroline

The Process

Watch their lakeside tablescape come together.

A golden rule? For Ali, it’s not overcomplicating the menu.
"If you're cooking everything from scratch, still cooking when your guests arrive, and stressed about how much you have left to do...  you kind of missed the point, which is enjoying everyone's company!"

“I'd rather invest in a few versatile pieces I actually love and reach for again and again. You can make a table feel completely different with a few small details, like fun flowers or a unique place card, without starting from scratch every time.”

— Caroline

Spicy Cilantro Cucumber Margs

Makes 8 Batched Cocktails

For the Spicy Cilantro Cucumber Juice

4–5 thin slices jalapeño
½ cup loosely packed cilantro leaves and tender stems
4 cucumbers, roughly chopped
3 cups water

For the Batched Margaritas

2 ¼ cups spicy cilantro cucumber juice
2 ¼ cups blanco tequila
1 cup fresh lime juice
¾ cup agave syrup
1 ¼ cups orange liqueur
Tajín, for the rims
ice, for serving
cucumber ribbons and jalapeño slices, for garnish

Add the jalapeño, cilantro, cucumbers, and water to a blender and blend until completely smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
Add the 2 ¼ cups of the cucumber juice, tequila, lime juice, agave, and orange liqueur to a large pitcher and stir well to combine. Chill until ready to serve.
To assemble the margaritas, run a lime wedge around the rim of a Short Glass and dip in Tajín. Fill the glass with ice and pour in the batched margarita. Garnish with a cucumber ribbon and a jalapeño slice if you like.

Oval Serving Platter

“Honestly, I never knew I could be this obsessed with a serving platter, but it’s now something I can’t imagine hosting without. It’s so lightweight that I can actually carry multiple at once without feeling like I’m hauling around a stack of dishes, which is especially nice when we’re setting up outdoors.”

— Ali

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Glassware Set

“Hands down. I love that the rims are so thin and delicate, which makes them really nice to drink out of, but they’re still incredibly sturdy so I feel confident bringing them outside.”

— Caroline

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