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What Would You Do?
We've all been in crazy situations, and I want to know how you handle entertaining fiascoes and bad restaurant behavior. I'll present a situation and you tell me what you would do. Here's this week's scenario:
To get to know your best friend's new boyfriend, you decide to host a dinner party with them and some other couples.
Cupcake of the Week: 'Wich Cupcakes
The other day I ended up at the San Francisco outpost of Tom Colicchio's 'Wichcraft. While there were plenty of delicious-looking sandwiches on the menu, my eyes gravitated to their cupcakes. They're similar to the old-school Hostess cupcakes: rich chocolate with a white creamy filling, chocolate ganache, and a bit of white frosting drizzled on top.
Five Questions About the Sno Ball
The bright pink signature Hostess Sno Balls is turning 60 this year. It was introduced in 1947 and has become an icon of American pop culture. You may know what it looks like, but do you know anything about it?
Host/Hostess Gifts: What To Bring To A Dinner Party
So you've been invited to a dinner party and the inevitable question looms: Gift for the host, yes or no? You may be thinking, it's only a dinner party, so why should I bother to bring something for the hostess? Well, simply put, you should because it's common courtesy!
Will You Eat Banana Creme Twinkies?
As a kid I was crazy for processed treats like Twinkies and Ho-Hos. However, once I got to college, I made a vow to eat as few as I possibly could. So tell me, why am I so intrigued by the new Banana flavored Twinkies?
Do You Make Cocktails At Home?
Do You Make Cocktails At Home?
All the time! I have a full bar and consider myself a mixologist.
What Not To Party: Showing Up Early
An important part of being a great hostess is understanding what it's like to be a great guest. The first step towards becoming an excellent guest is knowing when to arrive at the party. When hosting a dinner or an event, there is nothing I hate more than people whom show up early unannounced.
Hostess Wedding Cakes
So you've decided that you don't really want a traditional wedding cake, but you're not so sure about cupcake wedding cakes either. Well how about one made from Hostess creations? That's right, I'm talking about a cake made from Twinkies, Ding-Dongs, Ho Hos, Suzy Q's, Sno Balls and more.Hostess Etiquette: Offer Your Edible Gifts
Recently geeksugar told me a story I found rather traumatizing. Apparently a friend of hers had taken the day off of work early to make a labor intensive dessert - cream puffs - to bring to a party she was attending that night. The party was a potluck in which everyone was asked to bring a dish.
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