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Boozy Holiday Gift Guide: Liquor for Everyone on Your List

Posted December 7th, 2011 by nybarfly

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Boozy Holiday Gift Guide: Liquor for Everyone on Your List
A nice bottle of booze makes an excellent stocking stuffer for a variety of reasons. For one, it’s the gift that keeps on giving, as it’s unlikely that the recipient will down it all in one sitting (at least we hope they won’t). Pick the right label, and it won’t get stuffed away in a closet like that sweater they’ll never wear. And if it’s really choice, you may even get to share in a few sips at the next get together. Below are... Read More ›

DIY Gifts: Holiday Cookie Gifts

Posted December 6th, 2011 by sugarandcharm

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DIY Gifts: Holiday Cookie Gifts
'Tis the season to be baking! Every year I reserve a special day for my cookie baking. The process takes a full flour-filled day and I bake about five to six different types of my favorite Christmas cookies to give away to friends and family. Presentation is especially important to me, so part of my cookie-baking day is being creative with packaging. When I’m out shopping, I find unique paper and different types of ribbons, stickers and boxes... Read More ›

Holiday Grasshopper Cocktail

Posted December 5th, 2011 by michelle.p

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Holiday Grasshopper Cocktail
While there are relatively few explicitly holiday-themed cocktails, it's easy to take an old favorite and, through the magic of a delightful garnish, turn it into snazzy holiday fare. Take the old standby, the grasshopper. (We'll do a shaken grasshopper, not the blended version, if only because blending drink after drink for guests will give any host a very non-festive headache.) It's green and minty, so it's already two-thirds of the way to Chr... Read More ›

How to Make Hot Buttered Rum

Posted December 4th, 2011 by tbspangela

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How to Make Hot Buttered Rum
This classic drink involves rum, butter, and spices, and can easily be customized to fit your personal tastes. Whether you're looking for a spicy cocktail to warm you up on a winter night or just a drink that packs a sophisticated punch, why not try a hot buttered rum? Buttered rum originated in colonial days, when people would sip it around the hearth on cold fall and winter nights. It's still a popular drink today, and can easily be prepare... Read More ›

Tree-Trimming Holiday Party

Posted December 3rd, 2011 by pizzazzerie

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Tree-Trimming Holiday Party
December is here! It’s time to turn on the Christmas music, pass around the holiday cookies, and trim the tree with friends! Hosting a tree-trimming party and not sure where to start? Follow these tips for what to serve and activities to enjoy for a swoon-worthy holiday party! Invitations Send out Christmas party invitations at least one to two weeks ahead and be sure to let guests know it’s a “tree-trimming” party so they can bring a... Read More ›

Cereal Christmas Garlands

Posted December 2nd, 2011 by sugarandcharm

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Cereal Christmas Garlands
Creating Christmas decorations is one of my favorite ways to celebrate the holiday, besides eating the treats! The day after Thanksgiving marks a special day in our home. We head to the Christmas tree farm and pick out the best looking tree we can find. Then we come home and drink hot cocoa, eat cookies and pull out all of the decorations and festive crafts. It’s a night I look forward to every year! One of my most treasured holiday activit... Read More ›

10 Awesome Bacon Appetizers

Posted December 1st, 2011 by Jackiefo

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10 Awesome Bacon Appetizers
B is for beautiful. A is for amazing. C is for cholesterol-raising. O is for omnivore. N is for naughty diet-breaker. What does that spell? BACON! Let’s face it: Bacon is so popular, it should be its own food group. It’s delightfully greasy, immeasurably fatty and all-around delectable. And it’s not just for breakfast, people!  In addition to serving as a delicious sidekick for scrambled eggs, bacon is now setting trends as... Read More ›

Pairings for Pairs: Great Date Night Dinners

Posted November 30th, 2011 by sugarandcharm

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Pairings for Pairs: Great Date Night Dinners
Are you sick of the typical dinner and a movie date? Try something different and add a little spice to your next date night by picking a theme! Below are some easy recipes and tips that you can use when trying to win over that special someone. Sweets For the Sweet What to serve for dinner: For dinner serve something delectable, something that you will have to share and work together to eat, like cheese fondue. You can add things like bread, go... Read More ›

Party Foul Recovery Guide

Posted November 29th, 2011 by nybarfly

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Party Foul Recovery Guide
With the holiday party season upon us, a misstep or two is inevitable. It’s the moment that has ruined countless nights and holiday parties. You’re at a party having a good time and suddenly – PARTY FOUL – you do something that’s sloppy and embarrassing, right in front of the other guests. Should you just put your tail between your legs and retreat, deciding never to venture out of your house again? Unless it’s your life goal to e... Read More ›

Turn Bestselling Books Into “Best Ever” Parties!

Posted November 28th, 2011 by Jackiefo

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Turn Bestselling Books Into “Best Ever” Parties!
Getting lost in a wonderfully written novel and eating a scrumptious meal are two of life’s great pleasures. Combine these with good company and conversation, and you’ve got a fabulous new angle for entertaining (can we say best book club ever?). Here are some ideas to get your party started. Pair food with popular books The Help: This summer blockbuster film was first a bestselling novel by Kathryn Stockett. The book takes place in th... Read More ›