Country Living USA – September 2019

ƃƁ COUNTRYLIVING.COM / SEPTEMBER 2019

Home Remedies

Courtney’s go-to cures for

common hospitality hiccups

PROBLEM: Broken glasses,

wine stains

SOLUTION: Light-colored,

big-batch cocktails in

custom Styrofoam cups (try

swoozies.com). “We serve

the Rattlesnake—a mix of

one can of frozen limeade,

one limeade can’s worth of

tequila , and three beers.”

PROBLEM: Meal prep and

mingling can be tough.

SOLUTION: BBQ. “The Bellville

Meat Market (bellvillemeat

market.com) is renowned

for sausages and beef. James

smokes brisket and ribs all

day while interacting

with guests (and frequently

checking football scores).”

PROBLEM: You don’t

want partygoers drinking,

then driving

SOLUTION: A 1990s-era party

bus (The Robertsons actually

bought one!). “I’ve driven

friends from Houston, and it’s

always an adventure—one

time I got it stuck and utility

workers helped us get it out.”

PROBLEM: Some traditions

can start to feel tired

SOLUTION: Embrace a theme.

“For my 40th birthday, we

had an Urban Cowboy party—

300 people dressed like

Sissy and Bud while musician

Johnny Lee performed

‘Lookin’ for Love,’ his hit song

from the movie!”