ShareTweet Are you planning on hosting a Christmas party this year? If the prospect seems a little daunting from an expense or effort point of view, consider hosting a progressive party with your neighbors. My latest post is up at Snackpicks, and it’s filled with holiday ideas, easy recipes and valuable advice on hosting progressive… Continue Reading
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Cheese Platter Secrets
ShareTweet A nice cheese platter is one of the easiest yet most elegant dishes to offer whether you’re hosting just a few friends or a larger party. But venturing beyond the basic Brie can be a little daunting. My latest article at Snackpicks is all about cheese platters: how to compose them, accessorize them, and… Continue Reading
Crowdsourcing 4th of July Inspiration from Pinterest
ShareTweet Pinterest is the new mindless flipping through a magazine, a delicious way to lose time. Seconds turn into minutes magically while the beautiful images tile by in front of your eyes. And while it can seem like a complete waste of time, Pinterest is a great place to get entertaining ideas for special events… Continue Reading
How Much Food Should You Make For a Party?
ShareTweet Ever struggled with party planning? My latest post is up at Snackpicks.com and it’s filled with valuable party planning information and links to some great recipes. If you’ve ever stressed about menu planning and quantities before hosting family and friends, my entertaining planning post will give you the tools you need. Think of it… Continue Reading
a Summer Grilling Feast to Beat the Heat
ShareTweet I love to cook, but I really, really, really love to cook with friends. There’s something beautiful about everyone pitching in together, sharing their techniques and their mother’s secrets. I got together with Michelle from Honest and Truly, Hyacynth from Undercover Mother at Melissa‘s house to grill up a Mediterranean summer feast. The heat… Continue Reading
Wild Boar and Relaxation in La Campagne
ShareTweet As our plane to France was circling over Charles de Gaulle airport, I glimpsed fields of golden wheat and got that rush of being home feeling. Even though I grew up in Paris, it’s the French countryside where I spent weekends as a child that really resonates with me. There’s something about the colors,… Continue Reading
How to Roast a Whole Hog, Make New Friends, and Fulfill a Fantasy
ShareTweet >As the food blogger of the house, I’m generally the one in charge of planning and preparing meals. But when we decided to host a pig roast for Memorial Day, I was demoted by not only my husband, but all the men of the neighborhood. There’s something primeval, caveman-like even about roasting an entire… Continue Reading
>If We Cook It, They’ll Come
ShareTweet >Tonight’s the night: our inaugural dinner in our new house. We’re having a few of Steve’s team members over who are visiting from Columbus over so he can demonstrate his mastery over the flames of the grill to an adoring crowd. Boxes are still strewn throughout. Our old coatroom carpet with last year’s muddy… Continue Reading
>Big Saturday Night
ShareTweet > Just a quick post to say that I just selected the winner of the Little Hat Company giveaway using Random.org. The winner is Quite Contrary. I’ve given her 2 days to get back to me with her address via email and if I don’t hear from her, I’ll be going back to the… Continue Reading