Brittany Weinstein, Fashion & Beauty Producer, EXTRA
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As a producer at Extra!, BRITTANY WEINSTEIN is pretty well-versed in breaking fashion, beauty, and celebrity news—but don't call her trendy. The L.A. native has reliably exquisite taste—in many dimensions. She's got the cooking part down pat. We tapped her for a list of dinner party essentials.
Here, the 11 things that Brittany Weinstein leans on when entertaining.
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Le Creuset Round French Oven
I know this is a well known kitchen classic, but I would like to add that it's a dining room staple as well. It's pretty enough to bring to the table for family-style meals. I like the forest green myself.
- 2
Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi
My favorite new cookbook from one of my very favorite London locales. The recipes are a bit advanced so it's forcing me to step up my game, but they are all delicious and perfect plates to serve to a table of friends.
- 3
Dansk Classic Fjord Paddle Server Board
Whether it's slate or rough-hewn wood, the more organic the board, the better. I keep these on hand not just for cheese, but as an alternative to the traditional platter. I always look for boards with a handle, specifically, to get people to pass the food around—it makes the entire dinner more interactive, which is key.
- 4
Geodesis Agarwood Candle
This was given to me by the same women who vouches for parchment paper: It's a unique scent and just the right amount of intensity you would want from a candle.
- 5
Ball Mason Jars
I always have a case of these on hand to use as vases, extra glasses, serving containers, you name it. And I like the look of them filled with dry goods in my pantry.
- 6
Georg Jensen Carafe
A beautiful carafe of water makes a table look polished.
- 7
Peugeot Elis Electric Salt & Pepper Mills
This was a rather unique gift from my father that has become quite a crowd pleaser. I put these on the table and they always always get
people talking. Somehow, freshly cracked pepper seems to break the
ice every time. - 8
Williams-Sonoma Parchment Paper
I rip it from the roll and slap it on a basic cheese board or a serving platter. I like the organic feel of the translucent brown paper and it's just a nice added touch. I picked this up from one of the most domestically stylish women I know, since she can execute a display that feels naturally "pulled together" so beautifully.
- 9
Concord Brass Candlestick
My grandmother has passed down tons of brass candlesticks she used for Shabbat. I realized I had a bit of a collection going so now I'm rounding it out with some modern additions for a cool, eclectic feel. I like to line my dining room table with them. I think there's nothing more flattering or aesthetically beautiful than varying heights of candles.
- 10
Savon de Marseilles Liquid Soap
I keep this soap in the kitchen and bathrooms: I like to have the same soap and the same candles throughout the house, so it feels cohesive and considered.
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Madeline Weinrib Cloth Napkins
Always!
