It doesn’t get much better than laughing and catching up with friends and family for a few hours. Why wait for a holiday to catch up? All it takes is some good food and good drinks to connect with the people that matter most to us.
Serving charcuterie as a party appetizer is easier than you think. Learn what charcuterie is, when to serve it, and how to put together a beautiful charcuterie board. Then, pair it with the perfect wine or champagne to impress your company Charcuterie 101 Charcuterie is popping up everywhere, from food blogs to five-star restaurants to […]
A DIY oatmeal bar is a fun way to make breakfast for the whole family or to put together an impressive but easy weekend brunch party. It may seem like preparing only one entrée isn’t enough, but as long as your toppings bar has good variety, you can easily provide something for everyone without having […]
Finding a unique hostess gift can feel overwhelming when there’s so much to do during the holidays. This year, skip the mad rush to the mall. To thank your friends and family who welcome you into their homes, consider bringing a thoughtful, edible gift. Here are 11 homemade food gift ideas for hostesses, neighbors, co-workers, […]
Who doesn’t love a good tailgate party? Sports fans across the country are turning their simple tailgates into over-the-top celebrations. People have moved away from packing a few sandwiches and a six-pack for a pregame party to extravagant parking lot parties with great food, impressive decorations, and fun drinks. And when those parties have some […]
Pairing food with a drink can be an intimidating task. The right drink can enhance a dining experience, and the wrong drink can ruin it. It’s easy to stick to common pairings of food and wine, but pairing cocktails with appetizers or main dishes isn’t as difficult as it seems and can be a fun […]
Hosting brunch is a fun and different way to have a holiday party for friends and family this season. Weekends this time of year quickly get filled with happy hours, cocktail parties, and dinner plans, so brunches might be easier to arrange. And a casual brunch is often a welcome change of pace! But if […]
The weather warms up, the grill comes out, and the menu at every outdoor party becomes pretty predictable: We’re having burgers. At your next party, change things up a bit and build a burger bar where guests can customize their hamburgers with interesting sauces, cheeses, veggies, and more. Here are a few tips on how to build […]
There’s no doubt Champagne has a ritzy reputation. It brings to mind fancy dinner parties, wedding toasts, and New Year’s Eve celebrations. But why not open a bottle of champagne or sparkling wine at the dinner table with a meal or during a fun get-together? Casual foods like BBQ and mac and cheese, and snack foods […]
Halloween isn’t just for kids. After trick-or-treating, there’s plenty of time for adults, with or without the kids to enjoy some social time. Get inspired by your neighborhood activities like block party games and costume contests when you start planning your Halloween party. This may be a year where the parties are small groups on […]
Don’t let holiday entertaining psych you out. Get off Pinterest and banish those Norman Rockwell images from your head. No family is perfect and you shouldn’t expect your house or meals to live up to magazine ideals, either. Remember, the holidays are about enjoying time with friends and family— and plenty of good food! (more…)
