If I am eagerly awaiting the Season 4 premiere of Lost and I can't wait to see what's going to happen next then I know I'm not the only one out there. In fact my pals at Neatorama have actually come up with 15 details to help you throw a Lost party. So if Jan. 31 — the Season 4 premiere date — isn't coming fast enough, tide yourself over with these party plans.

You must check out all 15 — some are obvious and some are more obscure — but here are my favorites:

• Serve airplane-sized bottles of liquor and mini packets of peanuts.



• Make these amazing cupcakes like the folks at My Aim Is True.

For the rest of my favorite Lost-themed party ideas, read more

A couple weeks back, FabSugar and I waltzed into a party at the Emporio Armani Cafe. From the get-go, things were a little weird. We assumed it was a fashion event, but the clothes were off limits. Guests were asked to wear name tags and encouraged to mingle. Suddenly we realized it was a private party, a real estate networking event for those in the industry! Instead of leaving, we quickly turned into stylish party crashers.

Party crashing — the art of showing up at an event unexpectedly and uninvited but going unnoticed — was made popular by the flick Wedding Crashers. While I don't recommend you make a career out of it, it's fun to crash a party every now and then. For my tips on how to successfully party crash, read more

For the fourteenth year in a row, Wolfgang Puck has been selected to create and cater the menu for the Governors Ball, the celebratory party that follows the Academy Awards. Puck will head a team of hand-picked chefs to cook, plate, and serve the 1,500 ball guests. Keeping up with the current trends in the culinary world, Puck states that the menu will highlight local ingredients. He said:

The Governors Ball is a singular event, and the food must be of equal caliber. Our menu will feature locally-grown, sustainable, and organic ingredients, providing guests with a culinary experience that will please even the most discerning of palates.

Among other delicious delicacies, Oscar-winners and A-List celebrities can look forward to Puck's minikobe burgers on brioche with sweet pickles and tuna tartare with wasabi aioli on togarashi toast.

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A little birdie just sent this great deal to me, and I absolutely had to pass it on. From now until the end of the month, Baskin Robbins is having a buy one sundae, get one free deal. It's only available at participating locations, and you will have to print out the coupon. So print out your coupon, find a store near you, and indulge this weekend!

For those of you wondering if it really works: I sent my gal geeksugar on a scouting mission, and she successfully came back with two delicious sundaes for the price of one! She said the best part was that they let her create her own — although they do have pre-determined flavors like Oreo and Reese's Peanut Butter Cup — and that she was able to go crazy.

Earlier this week, I wanted a simple, yet hearty breakfast. I knew I had some eggs and ham, but I didn't have a lot of time. I had to get ready for work, but also wanted something yummy. That's when I remembered baked eggs. Baked eggs are great because you can pop them in the oven, get ready for work, and have a warm breakfast before you leave.

I was originally going to have a simple egg, but then thought about lining a ramekin with ham in order to make a self-contained meal. Next I decided to toss in some tomatoes sautéed in garlic. To find out how it all turned out and get the recipe I used, read more

The recipe for my orange ricotta pound cake called for a pretty dusting of powdered sugar. When I reached for the sifter, I realized it was in the dishwasher in the middle-of-a-wash cycle! Thinking quickly, my dad and I devised a makeshift sifter. Here's what we did:

• Fill a small, old fashioned glass with the desired amount of powdered sugar.
• Cover the top with parchment paper and tape down the sides, if desired.
• Using a toothpick, poke holes in the top of the parchment paper.
• Turn over and shake on top of cake.

Feel free to apply this technique to any other spices!

For a French themed Movie Night, transform your living room into a comforting French style bistro. Hang classic French posters on the walls and place fun pillows on the couches. A garden gnome makes a great conversation starter that ties into the movie. Serve the food on oval TV dinner trays. Keep the dinner uniform by using plates, glasses, and flatware that all have a fleur de lis pattern.

Pour the wine in low tumblers for a casual effect. Light votive candles and a fire in the fireplace. Create a sensual mood during the show by turning off the lights. Don't forget to place a beautiful bouquet of fresh flowers near the entryway to greet guests as they arrive.

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• Looking for a delicious, but healthy dessert? Try baked apples. — FitSugar
• Does the world really need more fancy-pants restaurants? — Serious Eats
• Why do we shun pasta? Here are two common pasta myths debunked. — Culinate
• Love Dogs? Love Wine? Then join the Dog Lovers Wine Club. — PetSugar
• Set your Tivos! Top Chef 4 starts March 19th. — Blogging Top Chef
• This is a ridiculously simple tip, but one that will make sure you never forget your lunch again. — The Kitchn
• How green is your takeaway container? — Chow
• Get some quick tips on how to organize your kitchen. — CasaSugar