Thursday November 30, 2006
I've never given much thought to using ornaments for any purpose other than hanging them on my tree, or piling them decoratively in a bowl. But here's a number of ...
Read MoreTuesday November 28, 2006
It's time for shopping, and decorating, and entertaining, and all of those fun Christmas things we look forward to throughout the year. Why not combine a few of them by ...
Read MoreMonday November 27, 2006
I've developed a reputation as a fan of exotic chocolates, and this weekend I received an unexpected surprise. My sister-in-law was lucky enough to be able to go to the ...
Read MoreFriday November 24, 2006
We've just returned home after visiting my parents' home for the past two days, but my sister's family is staying over until Sunday. I can almost see it - as ...
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The holidays are the time to remember and give thanks for traditions. As far back as I can remember, my extended family has gathered at my parents' home to share ...
Read MoreWednesday November 22, 2006
As you prepare for the upcoming holiday season, remember to thank your hostess with a gift that shows her how much you appreciate her efforts. If your hostess is a ...
Read MoreTuesday November 21, 2006
Well, yesterday I dropped a few hints about remembering to prepare for the comfort of your houseguests. And then wouldn't you know it, last night I watched the Charlie Brown ...
Read MoreMonday November 20, 2006
My houseguests won't be coming until next month. In fact, I'm the houseguest for this holiday. So I'm sure my mother is following all the steps in this preparation guide ...
Read MoreMonday November 20, 2006
Is dessert your favorite part of going out to dinner? Do you always marvel at how chefs can create some of their more sophisticated desserts? If so, you're going to ...
Read MoreFriday November 17, 2006
The pressure is building for hosts and hostesses around the United States. Everywhere we turn there are images of the perfectly set holiday table, with clean and smiling children gazing ...
Read MoreThursday November 16, 2006
Although I've never followed The South Beach Diet, I was intrigued by the opportunity to review this cookbook. Was it possible to make party dishes that would allow the hostess ...
Read MoreWednesday November 15, 2006
It's not even Thanksgiving yet, but already I'm feeling the pounds and the bills piling up. Add to that a list of to-do's that has doubled because of the season, ...
Read MoreMonday November 13, 2006
Once upon a time, my mother decided to alter tradition. Instead of asking me to bring a traditional Italian-American Thanksgiving dish, she asked me to bring fruit salad to her ...
Read MoreFriday November 10, 2006
Last week's episode left me wanting more of the series, which fortunately has been filled this week by reviewing the cookbook based on the show. If last week left you ...
Read MoreThursday November 9, 2006
Here in America we may be all gearing up for the big Thanksgiving feast in a few weeks. But in France it's another story. In a week the French will ...
Read MoreWednesday November 8, 2006
I've spoken many times on this site about the frustration of getting responses to an invitation. It seems that sometimes, no matter how you word an invitation, there's a group ...
Read MoreTuesday November 7, 2006
It's cookbook season and I'm very happy to have had the chance to review "Dave's Dinners", the newest cookbook by Food Network celebrity Dave Lieberman. I tested it out at ...
Read MoreMonday November 6, 2006
Most of us don't cook turkeys on a regular basis, so it pays to review your cooking and serving gear now, to make sure you can find all of the ...
Read MoreFriday November 3, 2006
I know, it was just Halloween. But Thanksgiving is less than three weeks away. Begin this weekend to use this guide to organize your plans for the Thanksgiving holiday. You'll ...
Read MoreThursday November 2, 2006
With Halloween safely behind us, we're officially into the holiday season. First on the agenda is Thanksgiving, falling early this year on November 23. Once again my parents are hosting ...
Read MoreThursday November 2, 2006
When I create a menu for entertaining, I'm always stumped when it comes to choosing the right beverage to serve with my meal. Finally, here's a book that will help ...
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