When it comes to cooking, there's nothing more rewarding than serving your friends and family at a party. Whether it be a dinner, baby shower, or birthday bash, crafting the perfect menu is crucial to an event's success. From your guests' dietary needs to the occasion to the season, there's a lot to consider when planning a menu. Don't be overwhelmed, I've got a handful of suggestions to keep in Read more

Now that I've bombarded you with delicious-sounding Thanksgiving recipes, it's only fair to share my tips for choosing the perfect holiday menu. It's the second week in November, so the time to think about this stuff is now! Start by choosing a theme. Traditional, bold and flavorful, Southern: the possibilities for a menu's theme are endless! Search a wide range of sources for recipes that Read more

Editor's note: The following is a guest post written by Colin Cowie, wedding planner and lifestyle guru. This week, Colin shares his dos and don'ts when it comes to wedding food. Food is like theater, and I try to catch every show in town. What happens in the first few minutes sets the tone for what's to come, and I know right away if I’m staying past intermission. It's easy to get caught up in Read more

Entertaining is one of my favorite activities of all time, but as with all hobbies, it requires lots of thinking ahead and decision-making, from planning a prep schedule to coordinating the menu. In this series, I'll present a dish and ask you to share what you'd serve alongside it. Here's the scenario: I've heard from PartySugar about how picturesque it is to picnic at the Hog Island Oyster Read more