Erin Lichy Opens Up About Her New Cookbook and Her Future on ‘The Real Housewives of New York’
Erin Lichy is turning the page and starting a new chapter.
The Real Housewives of New York star just released her first cookbook, “She’s a Host: An Unbuttoned Cookbook for Elegant Entertaining.” A guide to becoming the perfect host for family and friends, the realtor’s brand-new book arrives just in time for the holiday season. While the future of RHONY remains unclear, the TV personality broke down her therapeutic process writing this book, the exciting opportunities her now very public life has offered, and her thoughts on her place in the Bravo-verse.
“I’m really excited and also a little nervous,” Lichy gushed to Parade weeks ahead of the launch of her first-ever book. “Writing the book was very therapeutic.”
As fans may remember, Lichy went through some turbulent times last year as she dealt with the passing of her father, which was documented on the latest season of RHONY.
“I dedicated the book to him, and so many of my childhood memories are around food and my family culture and us eating together and Shabbat dinners and community.” For Lichy, the book came at the perfect time, as she calls it the “creative outlet that she needed.”
The cookbook certainly feels like a natural extension of Lichy’s career, as many of her scenes on RHONY include her hosting her family and friends, throwing dinner parties and highlighting her community.
“My door is just constantly revolving,” she explained. “That’s how we like to live, so the concept of the book is to teach people how to host without that nervousness or that barrier to entry.”
The title alone dives into this very idea: “An unbuttoned cookbook for elegant entertaining.” As Lichy explains, you don’t need much to make people feel comfortable and at home. “I literally give tips and tricks on how to make a small space feel big, how to extend a table … if you just have really great music, good lighting, good florals, you can create little environments in your home where people feel engaged and comfortable and want to stay awhile.”
By writing the book, Lichy was able to put pen to paper, finally jotting down all of the experiences she has had making her loved ones feel comfortable, safe, and at home in her own space.
As for future writing projects, Lichy is all in after her first experience with this book. “I want to write more and have it be more storytelling and things I’ve learned along the way,” she teased us. While saying that it wouldn’t be a memoir “just yet,” she promises that she has the “writing itch.”
As for Lichy’s future on The Real Housewives of New York, she insists she is “excited” about the future of the beloved series.
“I see people talking about it,” she teased. “I am going to BravoCon and that’s out there, so there’s that. I’m excited about the future of RHONY, I really am.”
In the meantime, Lichy is looking forward to the upcoming holiday season, during which she plans to spend quality time with family and friends, incorporating her tips and tricks from her book and her own cocktail recipes, which she has paired with her very own mezcal brand, Mezcalum.
“More community, more love and more shared experiences,” she gushed. “I love being in the city in the fall and Christmastime because I get to enjoy the arts more and go to shows. Last year was not a great year for me, so I am excited for a better year.” She then added, with a smile, “and I’m excited for BravoCon!”
“She’s a Host: An Unbuttoned Cookbook for Elegant Entertaining” is available to order now where books are sold.
Strictly contestant Karen Carney 'exceeds expectations' as fans 'obsessed' with Birmingham-themed dance
Strictly Come Dancing fans were pleased to see the city of Birmingham being honoured on Saturday night
Former footballer and journalist Karen Carney and professional dance partner Carlos Gu earnt themselves a near-perfect score of 38 out of 40 after they performed the Argentine Tango to the Peaky Blinders theme tune Red Right Hand.
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Donning flat caps and smart waist coats, Solihull-born Karen, who also played for Birmingham City, and Carlos dedicated the dance to the people of Birmingham.
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During Saturday night's episode of Strictly Come Dancing, Karen admitted she is "obsessed" with Peaky Blinders, a TV series set in Birmingham in the early 1920s starring Cillian Murphy, and dedicated the dance to the people of Birmingham.
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Feeding back after their dance, Motsi says “what a night, another fabulous number, challenging choreography, amazing”. Shirley adds “smashed it, intensity and focus, sure-footed, loved the role reversal”.
Anton comments “she’s back and better than ever, extraordinarily good," while Craig concludes “wanted smoother passing of feet and looser leg but clean, confident, loved it”.
And Strictly fans raced to social media to share their love and "pride" for the dance. @ikin_rache6855 said: "By Order Of The Peaky Blinders our fellow Brummie smashed it!"
X user @aama25_em wrote: "That was an amazing dance. Karen will did smash the Peaky Blinders dance", while @blue_laur11 penned: "By order of the Peaky Blinders Karen and Carlos served !! I loved it for me dance of the night I love Peaky Blinders the dance was fantastic and Karen did amazingly."
@aama25_em wrote: "ARGENTINE TANGO PEAKY BLINDERS EDITION? MAJOR SLAY", and @lucymaygoodwin said: "As soon as I heard Karen Carney, Carlos, Argentine tango and peaky blinders, I was sold. Nailed it"
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@RyanSoapKing25 said: "As a fellow Brummie I am proud as punch for Karen right now. I'm OBSESSED with the whole Peaky Blinders theme. The concept was fantastic. What a dance!"
Strictly fan @scddevereaux said: "YASSSS (in a brummy accent)", and @darrenbizzle2 added: "Karen is definitely a dark horse and an exceptionally good dancer"
Upon learning the scores, @biscuitl9ver said: "That was such a well deserved score for Karen", and @carrie_walsh_ exclaimed: "I'm obsessssssed with Karen. Like I actually want to cry. That was so good"
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@kellyloumugg said: "Wow. Karen REALLY exceeded my expectations there!!!!! Bravo!"
This week in BBC Strictly Come Dancing, the contestants got into the festive spirit with a spooky Halloween-themed episode.
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During the Halloween special, Ellie and Vito performed to Abracadabra by Lady Gaga and received a score of 27, Vicky and Kai performed first on Saturday night, as they danced to Total Eclipse Of The Heart by Bonnie Tyler, garnering a healthy score of 31.
As of this week, the eliminated contestants are Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Lauren Oakley, Chris Robshaw and Nadiya Bychkova, Ross King and Jowita Przystal, and Thomas Skinner and Amy Dowden.
After Saturday’s Halloween Spooktacular, fans will have to wait until Sunday night to find out who is being eliminated this week.
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Strictly Come Dancing The Results will be available to watch on BBC One at 7:30pm on Sunday, November 2.
