The Prepared Table

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.

08/31/2026

Here’s just a little peek at what you’ll find inside The Prepared Table.

Come wander, see what’s new, and bring a friend with you!

3425 Bannerman Road, Suite 104
Bannerman Crossings | Tallahassee

Who are you inviting to the table?

08/30/2026

Yesterday we kicked off Invite Tallahassee to the Table Week, and already I've learned something important.

We can't assume everyone in Tallahassee knows who we are, what we do, or even where to find us. And that's exactly why this week matters.

Those of you who already know and love The Prepared Table have something I don't have: your friends' trust. When you tell someone, “You would love this place,” they're much more likely to listen than when I tell them the same thing in an ad.

So today's challenge is simple: Share The Prepared Table with someone who doesn't know us yet.

Share this post to your feed. Send it to a friend. Tag someone in the comments. Share the last image on its own. Or simply tell someone:

“If you haven't been here yet, you need to.”

You don't need to write anything fancy.

Maybe your friend loves to cook. Maybe she's always looking for a great gift. Maybe she loves cookbooks or setting a beautiful table. Maybe she'd enjoy one of our cooking classes. Maybe she's driven down Bannerman Road a hundred times and has no idea we're here. That's the person we're trying to reach.

And if you're seeing this today because a friend shared it with you, hi! 👋

We're The Prepared Table, a locally owned kitchen and hospitality shop at Bannerman Crossings in NE Tallahassee. We're at 3425 Bannerman Road, Ste. 104, and we'd love for you to come by and see us.

One share. One recommendation. One new customer. That's how a small local business grows.

SHARE • TAG • INVITE • VISIT

08/28/2026

Tallahassee, we need your help.

Today we’re starting Invite Tallahassee to the Table Week.

There are still so many people in Tallahassee who would love The Prepared Table, but simply don’t know we’re here.

So for the next seven days, I’m asking those of you who already know us and love us to help introduce us to someone new.

Share our posts. Tag your friends. Tell someone why you shop here. Invite someone to come with you.

Let’s see how many new people we can introduce to The Prepared Table in one week.

Share. Tag. Invite. Visit.

And if you’re seeing this because a friend shared it…

Hi! 👋 We’re The Prepared Table. Come see us.