Entertaining for Novices
Lisa Henshall
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Setting a pretty holiday table
You can set a pretty, elegant or fun holiday table. It is easy and can even be inexpensive.
If you are the person who has been given the task of preparing the family Turkey Day feast, these recipes should make your workload a bit lighter.
More Thanksgiving recipes: The lowly tater.
Everyone loves potatoes. They are the perfect side dish and comfort food for the upcoming holiday season.
For the next three weeks, we will be concentrating almost exclusively on Thanksgiving recipes. For now, lets concentrate on the food -- so if you want to, you can practice your dishes before the BIG DINNER!
Fall is the time for comfort food!
Curl up with a bowl of hearty comfort food and enjoy fall! Make the meal even better by inviting friends and family to share your meal and the warmth of your fireplace.
An evening fit for a prince or princess
Norway recently celebrated the marriage of its Crown Prince with a series of banquets and parties. Why not follow suit and have a "state dinner" for your own family? Prepare an elegant meal, dress for dinner, arrange some flowers, light a few candles, pour some wine and enjoy your own royal ...
Are <I>you</I> ready for some football?
There's nothing like Monday Night Football, friends, family and comfort food to lift your spirits!
Babies, brides and more babies!
An introduction on easily throwing together an elegant ‘do of your own; either a baby shower or bridal shower!
Start your planning now and this holiday season will be a breeze. Here are a few ideas to jump-start your holiday spirit!
What about those guests that come for an entire weekend or -- God forbid -- a week? While you might be happy to see them, it is still a chore to feed and entertain houseguests for an extended period of time. Here are some tips for simple, extended entertaining.