How One Man Turned Hosting Into a Movement | St. Louis News

J.R. Wider, a St. Louis dad and full-time Purina employee, turned his love of family dinners into a viral social media sensation with over 430K followers — all while filming simple, heartfelt kitchen videos with just an iPhone and his husband John behind the camera. Inspired by his mom’s cooking and hosting style, he started sharing recipes from her handwritten cookbook and tips for stress-free entertaining — emphasizing that great parties are about showing up, staying present, and keeping it real. Despite massive brand deals and a management team, he still sees it as a hobby — proving you don’t need fancy gear or a career in entertainment to turn your kitchen into a community hub. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0cb9af0bea4b1f58