MEET THE WRITER
HOLLY WOODWARD
Holly Woodward is the founder and heart behind DASH Home + Kitchen. With a lifelong love of design, entertaining, and meaningful moments shared around the table, Holly brings a refined eye and warm perspective to everything she does. After a career as an interior designer, she rekindled her passion for home and kitchen life, ultimately creating DASH with her husband, Mark, to celebrate food, community, and intentional living. Through this blog, Holly shares thoughtful insights—from recipes and hosting tips to design inspiration, product care, and so much more—to help you create a home that feels both beautiful and welcoming.
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Kitchen Prep Tools to Reach for Everyday: Wher...
Everyday kitchen tools shape both how we cook and how we feel in our space. From DASH Boards and olivewood or walnut utensils to GreenPan and silicone-safe stainless tools, investing...
Kitchen Prep Tools to Reach for Everyday: Wher...
Everyday kitchen tools shape both how we cook and how we feel in our space. From DASH Boards and olivewood or walnut utensils to GreenPan and silicone-safe stainless tools, investing...
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A Healthy Year Begins in the Kitchen. Declutte...
A healthy year begins in the kitchen. Discover simple, intentional ways to declutter after the holidays, refresh your pantry, upgrade kitchen tools, and create a space that supports mindful cooking,...
A Healthy Year Begins in the Kitchen. Declutte...
A healthy year begins in the kitchen. Discover simple, intentional ways to declutter after the holidays, refresh your pantry, upgrade kitchen tools, and create a space that supports mindful cooking,...
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Forever Chemicals: Are They in MY Cookware?
Forever chemicals, or PFAS, are persistent synthetic compounds commonly found in nonstick cookware that can accumulate in the body over time and impact health. With growing research highlighting their risks,...
Forever Chemicals: Are They in MY Cookware?
Forever chemicals, or PFAS, are persistent synthetic compounds commonly found in nonstick cookware that can accumulate in the body over time and impact health. With growing research highlighting their risks,...
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Dry January Mocktail Spotlight: Pink Paloma Mo...
Dry January has become one of the best ways to start the year feeling clear, intentional, and still a little celebratory. This month, I'm reaching for the Pink Paloma mocktail. ...
Dry January Mocktail Spotlight: Pink Paloma Mo...
Dry January has become one of the best ways to start the year feeling clear, intentional, and still a little celebratory. This month, I'm reaching for the Pink Paloma mocktail. ...
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Detoxing After the Holidays: 3 Pressed Juice R...
After the holiday I often feel like my body needs a reset. These three pressed juices detox will help you transition back into a sustainable, healthy routine.
Detoxing After the Holidays: 3 Pressed Juice R...
After the holiday I often feel like my body needs a reset. These three pressed juices detox will help you transition back into a sustainable, healthy routine.
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All Hail the Collard Greens: A Southern Tradit...
Collard greens are a Southern New Year’s tradition, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. Learn how to clean, cook, and serve fresh collards for a flavorful, meaningful celebration.
All Hail the Collard Greens: A Southern Tradit...
Collard greens are a Southern New Year’s tradition, symbolizing wealth and prosperity. Learn how to clean, cook, and serve fresh collards for a flavorful, meaningful celebration.
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New Years Day: Hoppin' John: With Callicutt B...
I made this several years ago for the first time and since then it has become a New Year's Day tradition. Hoppin’ John is more than just a comforting Southern...
New Years Day: Hoppin' John: With Callicutt B...
I made this several years ago for the first time and since then it has become a New Year's Day tradition. Hoppin’ John is more than just a comforting Southern...
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Stress Free Entertaining After the Holidays: Ch...
Entertaining doesn’t have to be stressful, even after the hustle and bustle of the holidays. With a few thoughtful touches, you can create a beautifully appealing grazing and charcuterie boards...
Stress Free Entertaining After the Holidays: Ch...
Entertaining doesn’t have to be stressful, even after the hustle and bustle of the holidays. With a few thoughtful touches, you can create a beautifully appealing grazing and charcuterie boards...
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The Allure of Vintage Champagne: What Makes it...
Vintage Champagne captures the essence of a single exceptional year, offering unmatched depth, complexity, and elegance. Celebrated for its rarity, aging potential, and nuanced flavors, it’s perfect for milestones, holidays,...
The Allure of Vintage Champagne: What Makes it...
Vintage Champagne captures the essence of a single exceptional year, offering unmatched depth, complexity, and elegance. Celebrated for its rarity, aging potential, and nuanced flavors, it’s perfect for milestones, holidays,...
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New Years Signature Cocktail: A Twist on the F...
I truly feel no cocktail revivals the French 75 in elegance and simplicity. This classic cocktail that dates back to World War I and is named after the French 75mm...
New Years Signature Cocktail: A Twist on the F...
I truly feel no cocktail revivals the French 75 in elegance and simplicity. This classic cocktail that dates back to World War I and is named after the French 75mm...
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Hosting the Ultimate New Year's Eve Party
Hosting the ultimate New Year’s Eve party is all about thoughtful planning and effortless style. From sending invitations early and setting the mood with warm lighting to creating party zones,...
Hosting the Ultimate New Year's Eve Party
Hosting the ultimate New Year’s Eve party is all about thoughtful planning and effortless style. From sending invitations early and setting the mood with warm lighting to creating party zones,...
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The Evolution of the Champagne Coupe and Its In...
The fascinating history of the rise, fall, and resurgence of the Champagne Coupe.
The Evolution of the Champagne Coupe and Its In...
The fascinating history of the rise, fall, and resurgence of the Champagne Coupe.
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Duval-Leroy Femme de Champagne, 1996 Magnum
Nineteen-ninety six was a tremendous year and Duval-Leroy Vintage “Femme de Champagne” 1996 is truly an exquisite presentation of the year. Founded in 1859 in the heart of Champagne, the...
Duval-Leroy Femme de Champagne, 1996 Magnum
Nineteen-ninety six was a tremendous year and Duval-Leroy Vintage “Femme de Champagne” 1996 is truly an exquisite presentation of the year. Founded in 1859 in the heart of Champagne, the...
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Discover World Class Marshallberg Caviar Here i...
Marshallberg Caviar brings world-class Osetra from Happy Valley, NC to Hickory—sustainably raised, exquisitely crafted, and perfect for celebration.
Discover World Class Marshallberg Caviar Here i...
Marshallberg Caviar brings world-class Osetra from Happy Valley, NC to Hickory—sustainably raised, exquisitely crafted, and perfect for celebration.
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Maintaining Your Wooden Cutting Boards
Truthful moment: I didn’t always oil my cutting boards. For a long time, I treated them like any other kitchen prep tool: wash, dry, and repeat. It was that day...
Maintaining Your Wooden Cutting Boards
Truthful moment: I didn’t always oil my cutting boards. For a long time, I treated them like any other kitchen prep tool: wash, dry, and repeat. It was that day...
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How to Care for Your Smithey? Simple Steps to ...
If you’re anything like me, your Smithey cookware is a trusted kitchen companion. Cast iron and carbon steel have a way of making every meal feel a little more satisfying,...
How to Care for Your Smithey? Simple Steps to ...
If you’re anything like me, your Smithey cookware is a trusted kitchen companion. Cast iron and carbon steel have a way of making every meal feel a little more satisfying,...
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Caring for Your Heritage Steel Cookware: Tips f...
Heritage Steel cookware is designed to last a lifetime, offering professional performance and timeless style in every kitchen. Made from high-quality stainless steel with T316 Titanium reinforcement, these pans are...
Caring for Your Heritage Steel Cookware: Tips f...
Heritage Steel cookware is designed to last a lifetime, offering professional performance and timeless style in every kitchen. Made from high-quality stainless steel with T316 Titanium reinforcement, these pans are...
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Cloud Dancer: Why Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Y...
Every year, designers, decorators, stylists — hell, everyone who cares about color — waits for Pantone’s Color of the Year announcement. It’s like waiting for the first leaf of fall or...
Cloud Dancer: Why Pantone’s 2026 Color of the Y...
Every year, designers, decorators, stylists — hell, everyone who cares about color — waits for Pantone’s Color of the Year announcement. It’s like waiting for the first leaf of fall or...
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Wedding Registry Checklist: Kitchen Essentials
Hey, Holly here! One of the things I truly love is consulting couples who are building their lives (and kitchens) together for the very first time. A kitchen isn’t just...
Wedding Registry Checklist: Kitchen Essentials
Hey, Holly here! One of the things I truly love is consulting couples who are building their lives (and kitchens) together for the very first time. A kitchen isn’t just...
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Wedding Registry Checklist: Dining + Hosting C...
Hey, Holly here! As we step into this next chapter of our lives, one thing that brings me so much joy is helping couples prepare for their future together; especially...
Wedding Registry Checklist: Dining + Hosting C...
Hey, Holly here! As we step into this next chapter of our lives, one thing that brings me so much joy is helping couples prepare for their future together; especially...
