Wednesday January 6, 2010
If you're a frequent visitor on the internet, you may be familiar with a tradition that is called "Wordless Wednesday," which captures the spirit of the sentiment that a picture can speak a thousand words. That's why I thought I'd give it a try on this site. I'll feature reader cake photo submissions. And if you have a beautiful centerpiece you've created, or lovely tablescape, I'd be happy to showcase those photos too. Just use this simple submission form to send those photos my way.
Photo ©Yolanda Jansen
Tuesday January 5, 2010
I just returned from meeting a friend over a cup of hot tea. It didn't really have anything to do with the fact that this is Hot Tea Month. It had much more to do with the fact that we're in a deep freeze and we needed a cup to warm ourselves up. However, Lynsey Goodwin, About.com Guide to Coffee and Tea has 31 Ways to Celebrate Hot Tea Month. After you've tried some of her suggestions, Host an Afternoon Tea Party, a wonderful low key celebration to chase away the winter chill.
Photo © Donna Pilato
Monday January 4, 2010
The holidays are always a popular time for couples to become engaged. In fact, my parents became engaged one Christmas Eve many years ago! Once the big news has been broken to immediate family, it's time for the happy couple to tell the rest of the world about their exciting plans. If you're the parent, sibling, or just best friend of a newly engaged couple, you may want to help them celebrate by hosting an engagement party in their honor.
Friday January 1, 2010
I always love the fresh start presented by a New Year. I see it as a way to shake up old ways of doing things, and try out some new approaches. And while New Year's day is a starting point, I try to reassess things on a regular basis. Take, for instance, my New Year's Resolutions for Entertaining. For me, these are ongoing resolutions, to help me entertain more frequently and easily. Of course, because I love new cookbooks so much, I'm having a hard time getting past resolution number one. But that shouldn't stop you from following this good advice. Happy New Year!
