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"Sterling Cooper and You” How to Throw a 1960s Mad Men Inspired Party
We have the great pleasure of introducing a very special guest contributor. Embodying the perfect mix of class, savvy & sass, Auntie Carrie's Speakeasy offers a spot-on perspective about entertaining. Read on to enjoy he (read full article)
Behind the bar at Foodies' Night In (8/16)
At a local haunt, there's a tradition of ringing an old bell promptly each day at 5p. The context for the tradition is that when the neighborhood was an old meat-packing district, the locals would listen for the bell to know it was time to j (read full article)
Adding Saucy to your Entertaining Style
Versatility is a secret weapon we use to combat dreary, dull entertaining in so many ways. While traditions can be wonderful, it's the "same old, same old" ho-hum that needs to be avoided at all costs. We're going to explore versatility in (read full article)
Eco-Entertaining: How Green is Your Coffee?
Introducing a very special guest contributor in the Savvy Experts in Entertaining series - Christopher Burke of Morning Glory Coffee & Tea Inc. A savvy host or hostess understands the important role that coffee or tea play in capping off a (read full article)
Do you know Chuck? 3 Recipes Worth a Taste
We don't believe that exceptionally delicious tastes only result from very expensive ingredients. Admittedly, there are foods and drinks we enjoy that are both extraordinarily tasteful AND pricey (we'll leave this to your imagination...the li (read full article)
Taking Your Coffee in Style
We love our morning latte. Okay, we also love our afternoon macchiato and our evening doppio...even the mid-meeting French press is enjoyable. It's not (just) the caffeine jolt that is addictive. It's the ceremony of the coffee. (read full article)
Flower Power (enough to make you smile)
Following Mother's Day, into graduation season, adding in a few spring/summer birthdays, and you might be able to understand why we're under the spell of flowers. Floral arrangements have always had such an impact - the colors, the perfume, the tex (read full article)
Good Food Gatherings: in the Beginning...
So many of you have asked about what we cook every week – whether we’re hosting a small gathering, family dinner/brunch or an impromptu dinner party. Overall, our focus is simply good food ~ straightforward recipes allowing us to take advantage (read full article)
From Rooftop to Table
Whether you appreciate the local food movement (we do), or think organic is important (we do), you must agree that the fresher the ingredients, the better the taste. Whether from a farmers market, roadside stand, or your very own garden, the sm (read full article)
ABCs of Tabletop Decor
Entertaining misses the bulls-eye without an eye to tabletop and presentation. It is the “main stage” for the event after all. But, we don’t necessarily have all the time, money or training to be Preston Bailey (well, maybe once in (read full article)
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