Perfect Wines for Your Dinner Party
Dinner parties. They’re fun to attend,but a pain to plan. Try these four wine mantras to make planning your next dinner party a little easier.
Dinner parties. They’re fun to attend,but a pain to plan. Try these four wine mantras to make planning your next dinner party a little easier.
Anyone can serve wine like a professional sommelier. Like any “home improvement,” there are simply a few steps you will need to follow.
One of the many silver linings of this macro-economic climate is that it’s inspiring many of us to spend more time at home. And re-engage old hobbies or pick up new ones
So what’s the holdup on throwing a grown-up dinner party? With our simple strategy and manageable menu, you’ll see that it’s child play.
To ensure an easygoing atmosphere, set a drink menu in the same spirit. In other words, have a few good wines on hand in addition to nonalcoholic options and a standout cocktail or two, such as a specialty martini or sangria.
Try this dip when you have friends over, or when you’re looking for a tasty snack. Perfect for any occasion.
Try when you have friends over, or when you’re looking for a tasty snack. Perfect for any occasion.
This delicious recipe can be prepared the day of and chilled, or one day ahead.
Try when you have friends over, or when you’re looking for a tasty snack. Perfect for any occasion.
Each place should be set with all the glasses that will be used during dinner (except dessert-wine glasses, which may be brought out when the dessert is served). The water glass belongs to the right of the plate, just above the knife. Wineglasses should be set to the right of the water glasses in the order in which they will be used.
What would you suggest I bring as a hostess gift to a dinner party?
Whether you’re hosting a group for cocktails or a formal sit-down dinner, the preparation stages for all parties tend to be similar. These time-tested suggestions will help you manage all of the details beautifully.
Hunting for a new house, packing everything you own, and moving is seriously exhausting. However, once you are settled into your new space, consider hosting a housewarming party. Think of the housewarming like a reward for the move.
This time of year, there are plenty of reasons to throw open your doors and gather friends for an outdoor party.
Pile coals two or three pieces deep; they are ready when they have a red glow and two-thirds are covered in ash. Spread them in a single layer, leaving and area free of coals to create indirect heat.
I’m hosting my birthday party at a chic city bar, but I’ll be bringing my own decorations to create a unifying theme for the bash. I’ll use pink accessories to go with the invitations, including pink votive holders, flamingo toothpicks for the finger food, pink lilies and handmade pink pom poms hung from the ceiling.
With a few simple touches, it’s easy to transform your dining room into an exotic Indian escape. Start by purchasing a beautiful piece of sari fabric and use this to cover the table.
Some people may think a bad economy is not a very good time to host a party; however, FabSugar and I disagree. Now, more than ever, is the perfect time to gather up a group of friends and host an affordable get-together.
When my friends and I go camping, the food planning comes first. Once we’ve figured out who’s making every appetizer, cocktail, main dish and dessert, we focus on other details like who’s bringing bug spray and how to get where we’re going.
Creating a soothing and inviting bathroom that is clean and pleasant smelling is essential to any party’s success. If you have a disgusting bathroom it won’t matter how amazing the food is, guests will only remember the gross bathroom.
It may seem like a no-brainer, but if you’re hosting a party (any kind that involves food) get in the habit of checking the dishwasher before the soiree starts.
Whether you are attending a game or concert it is necessary to remember the importance of a quality tailgate. Done right the tailgate can end up being the best part of the day! To ensure everyone’s tailgating experience is a success, here are five key tips to the perfect tailgate.
Hosting a party for The Super Bowl® this year? While watching the game will be the main event of your party for most of your guests, there will probably be some guests that are more interested in the commercials and half-time show. We suggest some other types of games to turn any non-football fan into [...]
Directions to the dinner party? Check. Appropriate attire? Check. Leaving yourself enough time to get there? Checkeroo. You’ve thought of just about everything. Everything, that is, but a gift for your host.
There may be nothing so regrettable as an invitation that ends with the words regrets only. I cringe anytime I receive a party notification with that instruction. The concept of “don’t call to say you’re coming…just call if you’re not coming” is, quite frankly, a recipe for party disaster.
Yes, location is everything. And, when planning a birthday party knowing where your party will be is half the battle. The beauty of having a party out of your home is you’ll have less to clean before and after, AND many locations provide the food, invitations, and party favors too.
Ask any kid. The cake is the most important part of any party, especially blowing out the candles. And, while we love traditional cake, it’s fun to pair it with other desserts that fit into the theme of the day.
When celebrating a birthday at a party place isn’t an option, having it at home doesn’t have to be stressful or any less fun.
As far as kids are concerned, before the age of four, a memorable birthday party is about cake and presents. Parents, on the other hand, see an occasion for a memorable party.
Sweater weather is on its way! As we tuck indoors during this chilly season, our thoughts on home entertaining turn to cozy fires and comfort food like hearty pastas, oven roasted vegetables and grilled meat.
With cooler days ahead and tougher financial times to come, it’s no surprise that potluck dinners are making a swift comeback.