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July 4th, 2008

Holiday Weekend Fun Foodie Links

I hope you are all having a wonderful 4th of July holiday weekend if you’re in the US. If you’re in the rest of the world, have a wonderful weekend with plenty of good food .
Here are a couple fun foodie links for your weekend browsing.
13 Foods Children Can Make & Learn About […]

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June 25th, 2008

Summer Party Ideas: Outdoor Cocktail Party

Set up a tiki bar in your back yard during your next cookout or barbecue. Let your guests chill with some fruity summer drinks. Make up a pitcher, or blender full of your favorite cool or frozen drinks and let your guests help themselves.
Set up a garnish tray with toothpicks, olives, strawberries, slices […]

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June 16th, 2008

Host A Tasting Party

Are looking for an idea to get your friends together? Or looking for something to do for a bachelorette, or holiday party? Why not have a tasting party. Put together a selection of your favorite wines, cheeses, or chocolates and invite your friends over to have a taste. The selections can be something you […]

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May 21st, 2008

Quick Party Tip: Flavored Ice Cubes

Linette’s post about her party ring yesterday reminded me of something I like to do to keep some of my party beverages cold without diluting them. I like to make flavored ice cubes. For instance, if I’m making a big jug of lemonade or ice tea or punch for a barbecue, I like […]

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May 18th, 2008

Weekend Fun Food Links

Here are a couple fun food links I found this weekend. Most of these would make great party food. Enjoy!
Belgian Raspberry Brownies with Truffle Ganache, can you say chocolate overload?
Dunkin’ Donuts Iced Dessert Recipes, great for having a few friends over.
One of my favorites this time of year is Strawberry Shortcake, Yummmm!
I posted […]

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March 26th, 2008

Wow Them at Your Next Brunch with Coffee Art

Want to really impress your brunch guests? Check out these coffee art videos:

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March 18th, 2008

How to Make Salsa

Every year my sister makes salsa fresh from her garden. I only had it once (she lives ten hours away) but it was the most delicious salsa I ever tasted. You can’t beat the flavor of fresh vegetables and herbs. Last year I made some of my own using my own garden fresh veggies and […]

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March 7th, 2008

Famous Banana Walnut Cake

This cake isn’t really famous, at least not that I know of. My five year old son and I made it for my Mom’s birthday party yesterday and when she asked him what kind of cake he made he replied “Famous Banana Walnut Cake”. A new family recipe was born. Now, I’ve been making […]

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February 25th, 2008

For Your St. Patrick’s Day Party: How to Make an Irish Coffee

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When I worked as an Administrative Assistant at an upscale retail chain in New York City, my office manager was from Ireland. She took St. Patrick’s Day very seriously and on March 17th of each year would have a small party for our office complete […]

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February 21st, 2008

Lighted Punch Fountain

Here’s an item that will add a festive touch to all your parties and family gatherings. It’s a three-tiered lighted punch bowl. It’s a lot more fun than your basic punch bowl and because it lights it’s perfect for night time deck parties.
The price is pretty decent - $45. My ladies gourmet group rented […]

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