Dinner party menus and recipes
I love giving dinner parties. I enjoy the pre-party planning stage, the preparations and the party post-mortem. While I remain as devoted as ever to the dinner party , the recent tough times have put...
View ArticleSummer salads
So many lettuces, so little time: That's the way summer makes me feel about salad. For a whole new spin on salad that places it front and center of the meal, check out these refreshing summer salad...
View ArticleSimple ideas for home entertaining
Winter's moved on, spring has sprung, and summer will be here before you know it. What better time to fling open the doors of your abode and get together with friends and family? We checked in with...
View ArticleSummer barbecue recipes
The summer barbecue: It's a standard player in American culinary culture and an easy way to enjoy dining al fresco in the warm-weather months. From the simple hamburger to a Latin version of skirt...
View ArticleHosting a couples' dinner party
As the chill of winter fades and spring shouts "renewal" with freshly sprung flowers, a dinner party for a few close friends is a perfect way to celebrate the change of seasons. Here are some tips on...
View ArticleHow to host a cocktail party
The modern cocktail party is much more than a collection of designer drinks and finger food served before the main event. In many cases, it's the star of the show. Tamiko Zablith, director of Minding...
View ArticleRules for hosting a party
My husband, Jon, and I recently threw a small birthday party for our good friend, Charles. Our soiree was set to start at 7:30 sharp. Just as we were congratulating ourselves on our superior...
View ArticleTheme nights for family dinner
The warm trade winds blow, palm trees sway against a silky blue sky, and the scent of gardenias fills the air. If you want to take a tropical trip without the hassle of hopping on a plane, throw an...
View ArticleSimple, tasty recipes to serve a crowd
Whether you are planning to host a party, volunteered to bring a main dish to a potluck or are cooking for a family reunion, feeding a crowd of 15 or more can make the coolest of chefs break out in a...
View ArticleFun finger food ideas for family night
If you're tired of tossing the same old corn tortilla chips onto the table with a bowl of store-bought salsa, read on. Finger food has come a long way since the days of bacon-wrapped cocktail wieners...
View ArticleCreative ways to dress up everyday meals
These days, "quick and easy" seems to be the mantra that most of us live by. But even the most straightforward of meals can be transported from simple to special with a few light touches. So get ready...
View ArticleHow to shop for your home on a budget
In a recent study by Furniture Today, three of four consumers said they plan on redecorating some part of their homes in 2009. If you're in the mood to freshen up a room or two without breaking the...
View ArticleThe importance of exfoliation
While the importance of keeping your skin hydrated, cleansed and protected from the sun has been the mainstay of morning shows and women's magazines for years, exfoliation has often been relegated to a...
View ArticleHomemade beauty: Home skin care recipes
Bananas, tea, honey and lemons. The average kitchen is chock-full of everyday ingredients that can be combined to make healthy homemade skincare recipes guaranteed to put a glow on your face and a...
View ArticleThe importance of regular facials
For the past 30 years, Deborah Coffey, esthetician and nutritionist, has been helping women keep their skin young and healthy looking. Here's her take on how the basic steps of regular facials can help...
View ArticleHow to banish body breakouts
You're just about to put on your brand new pink polka dot bikini and head out to the beach when you notice that small band of blemishes on your back. Sometimes it seems like body breakouts occur at the...
View ArticleHow to start a nonprofit organization in your community
Do you have a vision to contribute to your community and a desire to build an organization to make that dream a reality? If so, organizing a local nonprofit might be just the ticket. But before you...
View ArticleLimeades for Learning program
In today's tough economy -- with resources and funding shrinking daily -- teachers on the front lines of education are feeling the heat. But SONIC Drive-In is stepping in to help cool things down, one...
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