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12/10/01 - A Party for Your Little Princess
All little girls like to be treated like princesses. Make your daughter's
fantasy come true with a royal birthday party.
12/03/01 - Choosing the Right Gift
I often find myself puzzled when trying to choose the perfect gift. Luckily,
there are gift-giving experts who can help guide our decision. This week I
interview one of them for tips on picking the perfect gift and pitfalls to
avoid.
11/26/01 - Turn Your Dinner Club into a
Baker's Club this Month
Try hosting a continental breakfast with your dinner club this month.
Includes a review of The Baker's Dozen Cookbook for inspiration, tips on forming
your own baker's club, and a super angel food cake recipe.
10/29/01 - African Theme Dinner Party
Go on a culinary adventure with your dinner club this month and savor the
flavors of African cuisine. A perfect menu for a Survivor 3 party too!
10/23/01 - World Series Special!
Show your team spirit by hosting a World Series party with the help of these
party planning tips.
10/15/01 - Prime Time Emeril
Bam! Television's ubiquitous cooking show personality has published another
book. Find my review of the book along with two recipes from it.
10/08/01 - Setting the Stage for Halloween
The key to a great Halloween party is the atmosphere. Here are easy tricks for turning
your home into a Halloween treat.
10/01/01 - Tailgating - The Great Outdoor
Party
Some people can't get enough of outdoor partying. During the football season
these folks are called tailgaters! Find tips, a menu and recipes for this great
American outdoor party. Also included is a review of The Tailgater's Guide to
SEC Football by Chris Warner.
09/24/01 - An Italian Dinner Party
In honor of Italian American Heritage Month, I've prepared a menu for this
month's dinner club that is similar to the feasts I enjoyed at my grandmother's
house while growing up.
09/17/01 - Review of The Good Enough to Eat
Breakfast Cookbook
Breakfast is such a great meal any time of the day. This cookbook
attempts to lift your standard selections to a new level. Does it succeed? This
review gives you the full scoop.
09/10/01 - Oktoberfest
Warm up your appetites and beer steins for some serious German merrymaking! It's
time for Oktoberfest, a great reason to host a party in the fall.
08/27/01 - A Summer Harvest Feast
Enjoy summer's bounty by cooking a vegetarian menu with your dinner
club.
08/13/01 - Bachelor and Bachelorette Bashes
When you're in charge of organizing one of these events, plan to send the
guest of honor off in style, not sleaze, with these suggestions for great
bashes.
08/06/01 - Review of Perfect Party Games
If you're looking to add extra fun to your next party, this book may hold the
key. This book review includes an interview with the author and a sample
pre-party game.
07/30/01 - A Picnic Dinner in the Park
Enjoy a balmy summer evening when you take your dinner club on the road with
this elegant, do-ahead menu for a picnic dinner in the park.
07/23/01 - An Elegant Birthday Celebration
Big birthday parties can be a blast, but reality and your budget may limit
how special you can make a big shindig. In that case, small can be great. Here
is a plan for an elegant menu to share with your closest friends.
07/16/01 - Celebrating Milestone Birthday
Parties
All birthdays are special, but some are more special than others. For
adults, these are the milestone birthdays. Here are humorous and kind
ideas for hosting a milestone birthday party for someone special in your life.
07/09/01 - This Takes the (Birthday) Cake!
Here's lots of information on choosing and baking the most important element
in any birthday party.
07/02/01 - A Housewarming Party
Show off your new home with pride by hosting a welcoming housewarming party.
06/25/01 - A Caribbean Theme Party for Your
Dinner Club
Feel like you're vacationing in the tropics when you bring the flavors and
sounds of the Caribbean to your home with this dinner club menu and party plan.
06/18/01 - July 4th and Summertime
Entertaining Accessories
Pull out your red, white and blue food and accessories to show your
patriotic colors when entertaining this summer. Colorful food presentation ideas
and my favorite picks for online accessory purchases are in this feature.
06/11/01 - Father's Day - Celebrating Your
Unique Dad
I know my Dad wasn't stamped out by a cookie cutter. How about yours? If the
usual Father's Day barbecue just doesn't suit your Dad's personality, maybe one
of these ideas will. With special attention to Dads who jog, garden and love
baseball.
06/04/01 - "A Sex and the City"
Girls' Night In Party
The stylish ladies of HBO are back. What a great excuse for girls' night
party!
05/28/01 - A Texas Barbecue Dinner Club Theme
Party
Get ready for a down home, finger-lickin' Texas dinner party. Discover the
real meaning of Texas barbecue through my interview with an expert on this
cuisine. There's also a menu for your dinner club, decorating and music
suggestions, and entertainment ideas.
05/21/01 - Hosting a Murder Mystery Dinner
Party
Do you and your friends like to "ham it up" a little bit? Then a
Murder Mystery Dinner is the ideal party for you. Learn how they work, where to
buy a murder mystery kit, and menu ideas.
05/14/01 - A Graduation Open House Luncheon
Honor your graduate with this party based on the theme "Hitch Your
Wagon to a Star." Complete with decorating ideas, a menu, and open house
planning advice.
04/30/01 - A Mexican Fiesta
Mexican cuisine is a lot more interesting than the grub you'll find at your
local fast food joint. Use this menu and party tips for exploring tastes from
South of the Border with your dinner club, for Cinco de Mayo, or for anytime you
want to put a little spice in your life.
04/24/01 - Survivor II Finale Party
I warn you that this is not the "nicest" party you'll be throwing
this year. In fact, it can get downright ugly. But if you and your
friends have been fans of the second Survivor series, this feature will tell you
how to host a party that lets you test your own Survivor skills.
04/23/01 - Mothering Mom on Mother's Day
Moms at different stages have different needs. Here are suggestions for how
to mother your mom no matter what stage she's at in her mothering career. Also,
a day full of menu suggestions to make her feel like a queen.
04/16/01 - The Etiquette of Funerals and
Mourning Rituals
This is not a topic that is discussed very often. But don't wait until the
next funeral to brush up on the etiquette you need to know to comfort the
mourning in various religions. It may mean the difference between offering
comfort or insult.
04/09/01 - Ultimate Outdoor Entertaining
The latest trend in outdoor entertaining makes it possible to create a
complete kitchen on your back deck or patio. Learn more about the luxury
appliances on the market for year-round dining in the great backyard.
04/02/01 - Easter Dinner Al Fresco
Celebrate spring by cooking and eating a seasonal menu outdoors.
03/26/01 - Planning a Hawaiian Luau for your
Dinner Club
Learn all about hosting a Hawaiian Luau from menu ideas to festive
decorations (with photo illustrations) to music selections. Part of a continuing
series for Gourmet Dinner Clubs.
03/12/01 - Oscars Party Night 2001
The movies nominated for best picture this year span the globe, inspiring an
international feast for our party.
03/05/01 - Sweet Sixteen Celebrations
Looking for the perfect party for your teenage princess? Then here's a collection of ideas suitable for a wide variety of budgets and tastes. Many of these ideas will work for any teenage party, boy or girl.
02/26/01 - A Japanese Cuisine Dinner Club Menu
This month take your Gourmet Dinner Club on a tour of Japanese cuisine. This
article will show you the way to create the right mood and has recipes that
provide a good introduction to many facets of the cuisine.
02/19/01 - A Mardi Gras Jazz Brunch
Jazz and food are a couple of the fabulous things for which New Orleans is
famous. Celebrate Mardi Gras this year by combining them in a stylish jazz
brunch for your friends.
02/12/01 - Review of An Invitation to the
White House
Your Entertaining Guide answers the question of whether it is
worth shelling out $35 for this glossy coffee table book, or is it too much to
pay to see the Clinton's as Loving First Couple?
02/05/01 - A Chocolate Party for Teen Girls
There is no other love than can be shared less competitively than the love
of chocolate! Get the girls together for a fun and decadent evening indulging in
our favorite food group!
01/29/01 - Gourmet Dinner Clubs
Do you love playing in the kitchen and experimenting with new dishes? Then
maybe it's time you organized a Gourmet Dinner Club with friends who feel the
same way. This feature is the first in a monthly series with tips for Dinner
Clubs and a monthly menu to use. This month's menu celebrates Valentine's Day.
01/22/01 - Throw a Super Bowl Beach Party
Since most of us can't enjoy the Super Bowl down in sunny Florida, we can
pretend to be there by following this party plan to bring a Florida beach party
into our homes.
01/15/01 - It's the Year of the Snake
What lies in store for the Chinese Year of the Snake? This feature answers
that question, and gives suggestions for creating a lucky Chinese New Year
celebration.
01/08/01 - Welcoming an Adopted Child
A new baby is almost always cause for celebration. A long-awaited adopted
child is cause for a special kind of celebration. Here are suggestions for that
joyful event.
01/01/01 - Entertaining Top 10 for 2000
So what were the most popular party occasions and themes for readers in
2000? This article reveals all...
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