Planning to attend a pity party this Valentine's Day? How about throwing a little feel-good bash for your friends instead. With this party plan, you'll still get to enjoy the best parts of Valentine's Day (other than, well, you know) namely the indulgent food (this menu is inspired by historic love letters), cocktails for both chocoholics and the bitter folks, and kitschy decorations. More
Here are some ideas for Pittsburgh and Green Bay foods and drinks, decorations, chili and wings recipes. And what's a Super Bowl party without a football sheet cake? More
Want to up the ante on your cheese plate? Pick cheeses that will complement the beverages you're serving. Here are a few choices that will be delicious with whatever you and your guests choose to drink. More
Throwing a dinner party to celebrate Halloween doesn't have to be candy-laden and filled with gummy spiders. This meal imagines our shambling, shuffling guests as perfectly able to enjoy an elegant meal together, great for grownups around Halloween. More
To prepare your home with a little autumn flair, you don't need wallpaper borders of leaf-motif or plastic skull bowls. Autumn home decorating can incorporate items from around the house to inspire your harvest mood. Here are some ideas that make make use of old cans, corn husks, acorns, bird seeds, paper bags, and more. More
It's no secret that crudite are just a vehicle for delivering creamy dips straight to your face. The same goes for tiny toasts, pita or tortilla chips. They are our workhorses. We love them for carrying all the flavor. But we can't help but love dips more. Can you tell? Dips save dishes, time, and effort. Here is dipspiration for your next party. More
I've seen my winemaker friend Massimo grill octopus, make some of the finest Napa Valley wines, and build furniture made of wine barrels. Massimo is an amazing cook, throwing together inexpensive ingredients in a way that always impresses. So when he threw an Italian harvest-inspired vegetarian dinner party, we made sure we attended. More
This is the fourth year I will host a chili and cornbread cook-off. It's become a true community event and this year, we'll have more tasters, judgers and enthusiasts than in all the previous years combined! Find out how to organize the entries, how voting works (one red bean to vote for the best chili and one white for the cornbread!), and try these trophy-deserving recipes. More
You're going to someone's cookout party this Labor Day weekend and the host asks you to bring sides. How do you fulfill the request and maintain your standing as a thoughtful guest? Here are some guidelines, plus recipe and servingware suggestions. More
