The Prepared Table

09/10/2026

Tuesday night dinner doesn’t need a special menu to feel special. Sometimes it’s one tiny change.

Use the cloth napkins. 🤍

They instantly make an ordinary weeknight meal feel a little more intentional, even if dinner is takeout or something you pulled together in 20 minutes.

And here’s my little trick: I keep a small basket near our dining table just for used cloth napkins. After dinner, they go straight into the basket and then into the wash when I’m ready. It makes using them every day so much easier.

Because the pretty things don’t have to be saved for company.

Use them on Tuesday. Set the table. Make the ordinary dinner feel a little more special.

What’s one thing you do to make an everyday meal feel special?

09/09/2026

You don’t need to overthink the hostess gift.

One of my favorite pairings is a pretty tea towel with a dip mix tucked inside. It’s useful, delicious, easy to wrap, and feels much more thoughtful than showing up with something you grabbed on the way.

And the best part? You can choose the towel and dip mix to fit the person you’re giving it to.

Stop by The Prepared Table at Bannerman Crossings, and we’ll help you put together a thoughtful hostess gift in just a few minutes.

Save this idea now for the next time you hear, “Come over for dinner.” Then come see us when you need something easy, useful, and delicious to bring.

09/07/2026

We’re closed today for Labor Day!

We’re taking the day to rest, spend time with family, and enjoy a little time around our own tables.

The Prepared Table will be back open tomorrow, and we’d love to see you then!

Wishing you a relaxing Labor Day filled with good food, good people, and time to slow down.

09/03/2026

Tallahassee, would you nominate The Prepared Table? 💙

Our county Commissioner Brian Welch is doing something I really love on social media, spotlighting locally owned Tallahassee businesses nominated by the community.

Last month, one of the businesses featured was our Bannerman Crossings neighbor, Ma’s Diner.

I would love to see The Prepared Table considered for an upcoming spotlight, and this is one of those times when your recommendation can really help us reach people who may not know we’re here yet.

If you’ve enjoyed shopping with us, taken a class, found a favorite cookbook, picked up a gift, or simply believe Tallahassee is better with locally owned businesses in it, would you take a minute and nominate us?

To make the form easy:

Business: The Prepared Table
Address: 3425 Bannerman Rd., Suite 104, Tallahassee, FL 32312
Business contact: Robin O’Donnell

Nomination form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVUbvy-uOd1qIvmdP1LofZvAg0p1QaZEopcOUtte1pxB2eeA/viewform

It only takes a few minutes, and every nomination helps introduce The Prepared Table to another part of Tallahassee.

Thank you for helping us invite Tallahassee to the table.

09/03/2026

There’s a lot more inside The Prepared Table than you might expect.

If you’ve driven by, heard about us from a friend, or just haven’t been in for a while, come take a look.

3425 Bannerman Road, Suite 104
Bannerman Crossings | Tallahassee FL

09/03/2026

Something new is arriving at The Prepared Table. 💌

Meet The Prepared Post, a limited-edition stationery and hospitality box created to help us bring back the lovely habit of sending a handwritten note.

The first edition, A Little Taste of Summer, includes three watercolor greeting cards, a notepad, a hydrangea sticker, handmade Summer Basil Salt, a recipe for Basil Compound Butter, and a sunny playlist to enjoy while you write, cook, or linger around the table.

Keep it for yourself or send a little happy mail to someone you love.

Only 16 boxes are available for $35. Tap the product tag to see everything inside and purchase yours.

09/02/2026

Siri-ously Thai will be in the TPT kitchen on Thursday, September 3rd from 12pm - 2pm. Chef Siri's meals are so yummy! Eat lunch at the shop and take a to-go for dinner!

Hi friends! We will be at The Prepared Table for a lunch pop up tomorrow from 12-2!! We will have some delicious dishes, come on by, we can’t wait to serve you 😊

09/02/2026

Here is the recipe we promised you during Invite Tallahassee to the Table Week!

This Harvest Chicken Salad is made for that in-between season when the calendar says fall, but Tallahassee still says summer. It is fresh and light, with crisp apples, toasted pecans, dried cranberries and a lightly sweet maple-Dijon dressing.

Serve it on croissants, over mixed greens or with crackers for an easy lunch. It is also a lovely make-ahead dish for a shower, brunch or fall gathering.

HARVEST CHICKEN SALAD
Makes 6 servings
Prep time: 20 minutes
Chill time: 30 minutes

CHICKEN SALAD

• 4 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
• 1 medium crisp apple, such as Honeycrisp or Pink Lady, diced
• ½ cup celery, finely diced
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

MAPLE-DIJON DRESSING

• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, optional

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, apple, celery, dried cranberries, pecans, red onion and parsley.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, pepper and cinnamon, if using.
3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
4. Taste and adjust the salt, pepper, lemon juice or maple syrup as needed.
5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Robin’s note: If you are making the chicken salad ahead of time, wait and add the pecans just before serving so they stay crisp.

Save this recipe for later, tag a friend who would enjoy it and share this post so we can keep inviting Tallahassee to the table.

09/01/2026

This week has reminded me that word of mouth is still one of the most powerful things a small business has.

If you’ve ever told a friend about The Prepared Table, shared one of our posts, brought someone into the shop, or said, “You need to go there,” thank you.

Keep inviting Tallahassee to the table.

Located Bannerman Crossings
Come see us Monday-Friday 11-6, Saturday 10-4.