Entertaining doesn’t have to mean endless prep or complicated plating. The beauty of grazing is in its ease — casual, elegant, and perfect for guests who love to mingle. From cheese boards and charcuterie to soups and salads, this is where your holiday meal begins — and where your guests start to feel at home.

Hosting over the holidays doesn’t have to mean overcomplicating things. A few thoughtful drinks — hot, cold, or sparkling — can set the mood and make your gatherings feel both relaxed and refined. From cozy cider mugs to espresso martinis and champagne toasts, these simple recipes and hosting tips will keep your holiday entertaining easy, elegant, and full of flavor.

Sundays are made for slowing down — for taking time to look, listen, and recalibrate. This week, that search for quiet led me to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, where the exhibition “Rachel Ruysch: Artist, Naturalist, and Pioneer” redefines what a still life can say about life itself.