This weekend is Super Bowl Sunday and whether or not you’re a fan of football, it’s a great opportunity for a get-together. The trick is having a little something for everyone to enjoy – the football lovers and those who are more interested in what Beyoncé is wearing in the half-time show. How about making […]
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January 30, 2013Hostess Gifts for the Holidays… or for Any Days!
December 21, 2012There’s so much advice about how to be the “hostess with the mostest”… but how about how to be the “guest who’s the best”?! When you’re invited to a party or dinner, it’s easy to just bring a bottle of wine or flowers (and there’s nothing wrong with the tried and true!), but this season, […]
Holiday Baking: Yummy Shortbread and Chocolate Recipes
December 10, 2012Baking is a wonderful Christmas tradition. I remember my grandmother’s fruit cakes, made every year with care and pride – one dark, one light – and a multitude of delicious cookies! Today, many of us bake for family and friends, a cookie exchange, or just for fun. It’s a special part of the holiday season. […]
Family Dining: Creating the Space, Making the Time
November 2, 2012Family dining has changed so much over the last couple of decades. When I was a kid, as I’m sure it was with many of you, dinner was a sit-down meal at the same time every night with the whole family present. No discussion – that’s simply the way it was. Wonderful memories! New home […]