If you avoid the traditional Thanksgiving dishes because you feel it take too much work but your family request a roasted turkey, you will be pleased to know that Gourmet found a no-fuss way to cook a golden-brown skin turkey with moist, tender white and dark meat. Simply seasoned the turkey with salt and pepper, [...]
Continue reading...ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | October 31, 2009
In case you are looking for more inspirations on what to serve at your Halloween party. + This Pumpkin Soup in a small pumpkin bowl is elegant. You could recycle the idea for Thanksgiving. Via Noob Cook. + Devilled egss are back in vogue. The Spooky spider eggs are a cute adaptation of the classic. The decoration [...]
Continue reading...ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | October 30, 2009
Photographer Meg Baisden already hosted her Halloween party. And what a fabulous party it was! Her Halloween decorations were fun, festive and so sophisticated. It has just the right amount of glitter to suit an evening event. You can add glitter to any objects. This allow you to buy less expensive props knowing that you can [...]
Continue reading...ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | October 30, 2009
Another proof that Halloween is influencing the market at all levels is the wine business. Really, one key difference between the wineries in the United States and the wine makers in Europe is that the American wine makers explore other avenues than the wine connoisseur language. Let’s face it, when I host a party I [...]
Continue reading...October 29, 2009
The partner of food blogger Matt Armendariz of Mattbites made the most stylish candied apples I have ever seen. Matt qualified the result as pure magic and he is right. While you get the recipe take the time to check the beautiful still life picture he made with black wine goblet from Juliska that I introduced last [...]
Continue reading...October 28, 2009
Here are two super affordable ideas to show creativity on your Thanksgiving tabletop without breaking the bank. At Bistro Chez Roger in Montreal, they use a 12-inch bread pan to serve bread. A clothespin becomes a casual napkin ring. So after the party, you are not stuck with 20 napkins rings that you will never [...]
Continue reading...October 26, 2009
If you feel like baking for Halloween, have a look at those superb creations that are sure to bring Ahhhh! from kids and grown ups. The talented Bakerella did: + The Spider Cookies with Trix and a Betty Crocker Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie Mix + The Spider Brownies with licorice wheels and raspberry and blackberry gumdrops If you rush [...]
Continue reading...October 25, 2009
If you are looking for eye catching ideas to dress up your Halloween tabletop or buffet table, you must check these 3 craft projects realized by Eddie Ross. The guy is impressive when it comes to styling. The experience he acquired working for Martha Stewart serves him well. His craft project explanations are simple and [...]
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ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | November 18, 2009
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