The OurPotluckParty Blog

Tips, stories & potluck wisdom

Hosting advice, feature updates, and the occasional very strong opinion about potato salad.

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Hosting TipsApril 14, 2026 · 5 min read

The 7 Secrets of a Stress-Free Potluck

From setting the right food categories to handling last-minute no-shows, here’s everything we’ve learned from thousands of potlucks coordinated on our platform.

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Food4 min read

The Potato Salad Problem (and How to Solve It)

It happens at every potluck. Someone brings three identical dishes. We dug into the data and found the real reason — and the surprisingly simple fix.

April 7, 2026
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Feature6 min read

Magic Links: Why We Chose Zero-Friction Guest Access

Our biggest product decision was also our most controversial: guests don’t need an account. Here’s the thinking behind it and why we’d make the same call again.

March 28, 2026
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Community3 min read

How a Book Club Used OurPotluckParty for 12 Months Straight

We talked to Priya, a reader in Austin, who’s been using our app for every monthly meeting. The results surprised even us.

March 20, 2026
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Hosting Tips7 min read

Allergies at Potlucks: A Practical Guide for Hosts

More than 1 in 10 guests has a food allergy or intolerance. We’ve built allergen tracking into our roadmap — here’s how to handle it in the meantime.

March 10, 2026
Culture5 min read

Why Potlucks Are Having a Moment (Again)

After years of delivery apps dominating, people are gathering around shared tables again. We look at the cultural shift bringing potlucks back into style.

February 28, 2026