Sandy Coughlin writes about food, travel, and hospitality on her popular blog, Reluctant Entertainer. Her mission is to help readers feast on life by providing easy and tasty recipes, time-saving tips, and inspiration to help reluctant entertainers open their hearts and homes to others through great food and great conversations. Coughlin is the author of The Reluctant Entertainer: Every Woman's Guide to Simple and Gracious Hospitality and Big Boards for Families. She has been featured by Woman's Day, Rachael Ray, Better Homes and Gardens, Taste of Home, and more. She enjoys hosting parties that create lifelong connections and memories. She is a mother to three grown children and lives in Bend, Oregon, with her husband, Paul. You can find her on social media @ReluctantEntertainer.