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It's the most wonderful time of the year! December has arrived and with it a flurry of fabulous parties. Every year my sister and I host a holiday cocktail party and this year I'm inviting you to the spectacular soirée. I'll share my party plan with you here and you can adjust my ideas to suit your own holiday needs. Let's start with the invitations. If you are busy, download, print, and fill Read more
According to Life & Style magazine, the latest diet trend in Hollywood doesn't involve loading up on carbs or eating in the zone. It's much simpler and in my opinion, much more fabulous. It's the Red Wine Diet and the secret to Jessica Simpson's weight transformation. Lucky for me, I love red wine and already drink it on a regular basis! If you want to give this new diet a try and need a Read more
The holidays are just around the corner and we're happy to announce that YumSugar.com will be here just in time. Starting this Friday, YumSugar.com will be your go to place for delicious recipes, entertaining tips and festive cocktails. See below for a sneak peek: This week why not plan a cocktail party for you and your friends? The perfect event where ready made meets homemade, a quick, easy Read more
The holidays are always a little hectic, and there's definitely some added pressure for those of us who volunteer to play host for a Hanukkah celebration, Christmas dinner, or New Year's Eve party. We caught up with entertaining expert Katie Lee as she toasted her role as Clos du Bois wine ambassador in LA, and couldn't resist asking for some advice on how to make throwing a successful seasonal Read more
On the hunt for a yuletide cocktail that'll set your Christmas party above the rest? Look no further than this creation, which comes to us courtesy of Rockwell VT in Los Angeles. Dubbed the Rockwell Holiday Tonic, this cranberry, cinnamon, and apple vodka concoction is a signature cocktail at the restaurant — and sure to be a hit amongst your party guests! Read more
Adding to its crop of covetable Winter looks, Zara's latest batch of evening styles arrived just in time for holiday party season. Styling up a worthy look for your next cocktail hour will be easy enough with this collection of sharp blazers and blouses, chic trousers, sweet dresses, and a hint of sparkle. As you're plotting what to wear for Christmas, Hanukkah, your office soiree, and New Year's Read more
Thanksgiving and Christmas aren't the only overly indulgent holidays. Halloween gives them a run for the caloric title spot. Between candied apples, trick-or-treating stock, and Halloween-inspired cocktails, it can be hard to resist the constant temptations. But anything helps, whether it's bringing a healthier treat to your neighborhood Halloween party or limiting the amount of Halloween candy Read more
I discovered this silver tray of mine in the back of my kitchen cabinet, hiding behind some cookie sheets I never use. I'd totally forgotten I owned it. Not only was it frighteningly tarnished when I discovered it, but it was also dirty and had dozens of ring marks on it. I'd used it in the past to stash mail and keys in my foyer, and after one wild party it wound up completely trashed. I was Read more
It's just one week until Dec. 25, and between the Christmas cookies, edible gifts, and holiday cocktail parties, my regular diet has gone by the wayside. Tonight I'm taking matters into my own hands by making a healthy steak and couscous dish. Couscous is a simple ingredient and it's important to season it well. This recipe does so with a Moroccan-inspired mixture of spices — cumin, coriander, Read more
