We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Sun Cookery was recently featured in Flamingo Magazine! The beautiful article, “Sun Cookery: Bringing Sunshine Hospitality Across the Nation,” perfectly captures our mission and the heart behind why we do what we do.
A Story of Connection Across Miles
What we love most about this feature is how it tells the real story behind Sun Cookery—how a Florida girl living in Milwaukee discovered that the art of hosting had been lost, even among the nicest neighbors. The article beautifully captures that pivotal moment when I started having dinner parties just to ask one simple question: “Why isn’t anyone hosting?”
The responses were eye-opening: “It’s overwhelming,” “I can’t do what I see on social media,” and “I don’t have the right stuff.” These honest answers became the foundation for everything Sun Cookery represents today.
More Than Pretty Things
Flamingo Magazine did an incredible job highlighting something we’re passionate about—that our boxes aren’t about Pinterest perfection. As the article notes, our real mission is “to get people connecting again in person.”
We loved how they emphasized our philosophy: “I don’t want you to cook food that you think is going to impress—I want you to cook your food. If you’re a peanut gal, throw out the peanuts and your favorite bottle of wine.”
The Details That Matter
The article beautifully breaks down what makes each Sun Cookery box special:
- Quality, sustainable materials meant to last a lifetime
- Neutral color palettes that work in any home
- Personal touches like recipes and handmade elements (including clay dishes imprinted with my grandmother’s doily!)
- Seasonal variety while keeping our classic Foundations Box always available
From Key Limes to Community
We were touched that Flamingo included the story of my key lime business days in St. Petersburg, where repeat customers would share stories about the gatherings they hosted with my pies. That joy people felt when connecting over food and drinks? That’s exactly why Sun Cookery exists today.
Thank You, Flamingo Magazine
We’re so grateful to Flamingo Magazine for taking the time to truly understand our story and share it with their readers. Features like this remind us why we started this journey—to inspire authentic connection, one gathering at a time.
Whether you’re a newlywed setting up your first home, a real estate agent looking for the perfect closing gift, or simply someone who wants to bring people together, we hope our story inspires you to open your front door, pull up a chair, and ask, “Can I get you something to drink?”
Because at the end of the day, that’s all hosting really is.
