Whether you're putting up a sibling or two or an entire extended family, hosting family during the holidays can be both rewarding and overwhelming. Are you welcoming family this Thanksgiving?
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One of the most beautiful weddings I've ever attended used succulents as centerpieces at the reception. The unusual plants were nestled in small colored glass votives that were laden with pretty, tiny pebbles. Would you use succulents as centerpieces at a wedding or a party?
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.
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.
One of my favorite weekend get-togethers is hosting or attending ladies' crafting days. It's a great way to catch up with friends while finishing pesky crafting projects. Take a look at the slideshow for some of my tips for hosting a ladies' crafting party.
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?
If someone you know is suffering from a wealth of party theme ideas, a tendency to unnecessarily purchase cocktail dresses, or a habit of saving recipes she's never cooked, she may be an armchair hostess. If you tend to the problem now, she may have a chance at recovery. This awful affliction requires no medication to be cured, and only some light reading therapy.
Have you ever had company over for cocktails and one drink lead to two, which lead to an
impromptu dinner party? Well, if not, it's bound to happen sooner than later so there are some tips to keep in mind so you can always be
the hostess with the mostess!
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The next time you go grocery shopping, keep a list similar to this in mind: Nuts, pretzels, cheese, crackers, veggies, dips, cured meat, pasta, pasta sauces, and dried spices. You also want to keep your freezer stocked with some meat, pre-cooked apps, sorbet or ice cream, even veggies so you can quickly whip up something that your guests can nosh while you are preparing dinner
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The fastest way to kill any kind of party is not having enough, or any alcohol. Always keep a bottle of vodka in the freezer, a few bottles of white wine in the fridge, and some red wine in your pantry
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Keep extra candles on hand.
Dear Sugar--
My husband and I are hosting our first
pool party/BBQ and I don't know what to wear. I want to be comfortable, glamorous, and classy. Any suggestions?
