Entertaining Basics

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Finger food is food that can be eaten with the fingers or from decorative toothpicks that are inserted for decoration or to hold layers together. This is an easy way to provide food for large...

Many football fans wait all season for the Super Bowl, whetehr their favorite team is playing in the big game or not. It's easy to invite all of your friends over to watch your tv, but if you want...

We all want to enjoy holidays, not be overwhelmed by them. If you have a lot of people about to descend on you, don’t panic. You don’t even have to lose any sleep. Just do a little planning...

Slow cookers make it possible for families to enjoy home-cooked meals, even when family members spend their days at work, school or play. But slow cookers (AKA "crock-pots") can also be used to...


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...

Setting the proper mood is a key to any event, whether it's just you and your partner or a dinner party. Follow these steps to engage all the senses and have everyone enjoying themselves.

Hosting a get together is a great way to catch up with friends and family. Catching up on news is a great way to communicate and keep your relationship going. If you are going to host a get...

So, you want to host a party? Great! You can be the perfect host or hostess with just a little bit of pre-planning. The first thing to decide is if it will be a casual or formal party. Next,...

There are some foods that simply make a party a party. Knowing what to serve and how much of it to serve will please your guests and cut down on leftovers. Party food should be tasty as well as...

A baby shower requires a lot of planning, from the menu to the invites to the gifts. In addition to planning these activities, you need to determine when you will do each of them, which can be a...

Food is often an integral part of parties and gatherings. Centering the event around a meal gives guests a common activity to engage in. Even a brief, informal gathering is considered incomplete...

The success of a party often hinges on the food served. If the food is interesting and delicious and the guests are well-fed, then most party-goers will return home with favorable memories. One...

Sometimes the occasion for a party comes up at the last minute. Here are some useful tips on planning a party in a week.

Entertaining can be fun for both the guests and the hostess. There are some simply things that can be done to make your party jump off without a hitch.

Everyone loves attending parties and various events, but it takes organization, planning and a graceful personality to host. Many people only throw together events at the last moment or put very...

Entertaining should be about sharing friendship, food, and having fun with others! With the costs of going out we need to use creativity and learn how to entertain our guests and not break the...

When entertaining guests you will want to make sure that each party your host is different from your previous parties and unique from anyone else's. Below are some ideas to help make them unique,...

Welcome to the world of a different type of athleticism. Food eating contests are alive and flourishing. Do you have what it takes to be a gustatory athlete?

Whether you are a party planner or just a person seeking to host a dinner party at home, these tips will ensure that your party will be a success.

As a host, it is your job to make sure your guests are satisfied and comfortable in your home. There is nothing worse than slaving over a meal only to realize that your guest cannot eat it. The...

I promise these six steps will provide you a successful gathering, which will be remembered by your entire guest, word of mouth is the most critical thing there is, a bad party will bring upon a...

We all have them: the friend or relative who bee-lines for the buffet as soon as they walk in your door. Maybe they set up shop in front of the food and block other guests’ access. Maybe they heap...

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...

Party planning is very detailed work, but once you have an established checklist you are half-way to success! Use this party plan checklist to relax and enjoy your next event.

You are having guests over and have determined the food and theme for your dinner buffet, but you want it all to look as beautiful as possible. The buffet setup will make a huge impact on your...

A great way to spend Valentine’s Day or any special occasion with your partner is to plan a romantic dinner. Preparing a meal for your special person, with all the right accents, can be more...

Whether you're inviting the entire neighborhood for cocktails, celebrating your child's birthday or planning a fe^te for 50, throwing a great party requires panache and lots of planning. As host,...

If you entertain often, a food processor can be a lifesaver. Even if you're just cooking for your family, it can save time and let you combine several functions in one appliance.