Entertaining Basics


Planning a party is an exciting and often daunting experience. A host's nightmare is the thought of running out of food or drinks during the festivities. But no one likes the idea of...

A martini shaker is a stainless steel container with a 10 to 30 oz. capacity that is used to mix martinis and other cocktails. Some people are very particular about how a martini should taste, so...

Like drinking but hate hangovers? Well I think just about all drinkers can agree that a night of drinking leads to a bad morning, but there are some tips for avoiding hangovers. I listed the ways...

A night out on the town does not have to lead way to a hangover the next morning. Some people are more prone to a hangover than others, but either way a hangover can be prevented or minimized...

Many of us go to parties or a club and really pay for it the next day--but you don't have to! A hangover is caused by dehydration. In order to avoid a hangover, you must stay hydrated and slow...

Love to entertain, but don't want to spend a fortune or work your fingers to the bone? I used to stress out, spend lots of money and at the end of the night I was disappointed because I didn't...

This article explains how to get a free drink at any bar.

Have you ever seen someone completely passed out from too much drinking? Has it ever been you? Everyone over 21 can enjoy alcohol without getting drunk. You can balance your alcohol intake so you...

Nothing is worse than having to go to a party solo. If you only know the host or hostess or maybe a close friend at the party it can seem like it would just be better to sit the party out. As...

Red wine with meat, white wine with fish. That is the only thing I knew until I started reading "What to Drink with What you Eat." This book is the ultimate handbook for every entertaining and...

Everyone wants to have fun at a party. There is loud music, good food, dancing, lots of people and usually plenty of alcohol to drink. For a person trying to stop drinking or avoid drinking,...

A good Hostess learns her skill by observation. She doesn't learn exceptional people skills by reading a book. I will teach you in just a few steps how the skills of observation can make you the...

Lowman is a drinking game for those that feel lucky. It’s a dice game and what you drink and how much you drink is depends on what you roll. Anyone can play the drinking game Lowman, which is...

Play the drinking game Queens if you want to get a good buzz going quick without going through complicated card games or intricate games of skill. All you need to play the Queens drinking game is...

Too many drinking games require copious amounts of skill or memorizations of intricate laws and rules. You’ll need none of that to play the drinking game Snap. This game is fun due to its...

Everyone remembers that impishly delightful spin the bottle game from childhood. But as we grow older and wearier it takes a bit more than risqué pecks on the cheek to raise our spirits. Now we...

The Three Men drinking game is simple. To play the drinking game, gather some friends and a pair of dice. Pour out some of your favorite drinks and get ready to play.

Fancy bar tricks are always fun and sure to impress. One of the easiest and most entertaining tricks to have in your repertoire is the ability to stack a drink, which is also known as layering a...

Make sure you always have the right things on hand to impress and accommodate last minute guests!

The best way to avoid a hangover, of course, is never to drink at all. But if abstinence is not a part of your plans, check out these proven techniques.