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Henry Hager And Jenna Bush Wedding
Your wedding will no doubt be the most romantic day of your lives, it's a celebration of love and commitment. But it's also the biggest party you'll probably ever throw. So pull out all the stops and make it a night to remember. We've researched the top wedding experts to find their best ideas for throwing a fun and unique reception, while maximizing the romance and tugging at the heartstrings of your guests. Whether you use one or 10 of them, we hope you will find at least a few new and creative ideas to make your reception even more fabulous.
Red Wine and Chocolate Cupcakes
Red Wine and Chocolate Cupcakes
Also known as Kelly cakes, since my friend Kelly inspired them…
Or you can call them Sin in a Wrapper… ‘cause they are uber decadent.
When it comes to using chocolate, I highly recommend using good ones like Ghiradelli or Guittard. Good ones make all the difference.
Greece - What to Eat
Greece is a land of vibrant cuisine. It is food that is neither spicy nor bland, but rich in the flavors of the Mediterranean. It is comfort food in the truest sense of the word.
Maryland Wine & The Frederick Wine Trail
I'm not necessarily a huge fan of wine, but there are a plethora of wineries in Maryland and most particularly in Frederick County. They always seem to be hosting events, tastings, picnics, music, and I've heard from those that have gone that it's usually a blast.
Go for the atmosphere as much as the wine.
How to Spend Like a Frugal Millionaire
heyy! so many of these tips are common sense, but its a nice way to drive the point home :-) Today's guest post comes from Jeff Lehman, author of The Frugal Millionaires. Saving thousands while still spending.Time to get things started!
i've been waiting for posts to appear here (since i belong to the clueless-about-wine category), but no such luck! so i googled, and found this website which gave quite a clear cut basic info about wine, so i thought i'd share it! im only gonna post excerpts, but go read the actual thing!Food - What's In A Name
Beef Wellington - A national hero for defeating Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815, Arthur Wellesley was made the first Duke of Wellington. He loved a dish of beef, mushrooms, truffles, Madeira wine, and pate cooked in pastry, which has been named in his honor. ** Peach Melba - Chef Auguste Escoffier created a dessert of poached peach halves, vanilla ice cream, and raspberry sauce in honor of Australian opera singer Dame Nellie Melba.Fruit people vs. Vegetable people
I was reading the Prevention.com blogs and I came across this interesting blog by food psychologist Brian Wansick. He talks about some differences that have been noted between people who are fruit lovers vs. veggie lovers.Restaurant: Seasons 52
One of my favorite friends is getting married on Saturday and as her last remaining single friend, I took her out to dinner on Tuesday to celebrate. Since it was Carolyn's special day, I let her pick the restaurant. Having just left the dressmaker after her final fitting, she was desperate to find a restaurant that was going to be scrumptious but still healthy.
A to Z of Healthy Holiday Habits
The holidays should be about friends, family, and a healthy portion of pumpkin pie, not guilt over gaining weight. Dr. Grigory Sadkhin, weight loss expert and founder of The Sadkhin Complex, shared with us a few ways to go from Thanksgiving through New Years without gaining a pound (or a guilty conscience).
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