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Party Fabulous: Hosting a Party For (Almost) No Reason
Who says you need a birthday or anniversary to throw a fabulous party? Recently a friend hosted a welcome back party — for luggage! She attended a wedding on the East Coast and on the return flight her luggage was lost.
Party Fabulous: Simple Strawberry-Mint Glass Garnish
For the past two and a half years, I've complained about everything from a lack of utensils to an unfriendly hostess in my regular column called, Party Foul. Well, guess what? I don't just want to focus on the bad.
Yummy Links: From Breast Milk Cupcakes to Food Discounts
- Would you eat a cupcake made with breast milk?— Serious Eats
- Five simple tips for planning the perfect party. — Simply Stated
- Gordon Ramsay cooks a "credit crunch" on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. — Eat Me Daily
- The Cupcake Kit provides everything you need to make delicious pretty cupcakes.
Behind the Scenes: My Half Birthday
Well, my half birthday party was last Thursday and it was fabulous fun! Since I gave you all of the pre-party details, I thought I'd take you behind the scenes of the sweet soirée. Here's my post-party thoughts, as well as a closer look at the party.
Yummy Link: 10 Things for a Party Ready Pantry
To be a truly great hostess, you must be ready for a party at all times. This means stocking your fridge, pantry, and bar with all the necessary foods and alcohols. Check out this list of ten modern entertaining essentials to see if your house is prepared for any impromptu party.
Don't Lose Your Bottle Opener: Nail It
I've spent many a wasted minute running around my parties in search of the bottle opener. It always gets lost, carried from one room to another, or absent mindedly pocketed by a guest. To ensure that you don't have to ask two thirds of your guests, have you seen the bottle opener?, hang it near the beer.
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Simple Tip: Empty the Dishwasher Before the Party
It may seem like a no-brainer, but if you're hosting a party (any kind that involves food) get in the habit of checking the dishwasher before the the soiree starts. Parties always generate a lot of dirty dishes, and the last thing you need after a night of wining and dining is a sink full of dirty dishes. It's also a good idea to take out take out the trash and recycling before the event begins.
Ming's Tips For Hosting — and Enjoying! — Your Own Party
Last week, I caught up with East-West cooking authority Ming Tsai. He hosted an event at Macy's to encourage home cooks to get involved in their Come Together campaign, a fundraising effort that aims to feed 10 million people suffering from hunger. The concept: host a dinner party, but in lieu of accepting gifts, ask guests to make a donation.
Easy Party Tip: Hide Stuff Under The Table
Wondering what to do with all of that extra party stuff you might need easy access to during the event? A space will quickly look cluttered when unused napkins, plastic cups, bottles of wine, etc. are left out.
Tips For the Perfect Engagement Party
If you were recently engaged: congratulations! While the weeks after he proposed can be overwhelming, they are also very exciting. First things first: you'll want to properly announce the engagement.
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