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Happy Feet Penguin Appetizers

Posted November 8th, 2011 by pizzazzerie

The Happy Feet Two movie is coming Friday, November 18th! Why not celebrate by whipping up some super-cute penguin appetizers before you head out to the show? Both delicious and easy to make, this Penguin Appetizer Recipe brings the best out of three simple ingredients: olives, carrots, and cream cheese. So, host a movie party and serve these to guests before you venture to the show! Here is a step-by-step tutorial for making these cuties:... Read More ›

Welcome to the Party, Eden!

Posted November 7th, 2011 by tbsperin

Party rock is in the house today with our new blogger, sugarandcharm! What can we say about Eden Passante? She loves design, simple things, baking, cocktails...and a good party! So, how can we not love her? After starting her blog, sugarandcharm, her amazing party ideas, yummy deserts and "save-the-day" hosting tips have been featured all over the web; including Simply the Sweet Life and Littlies. We're very excited to have Eden joining us an... Read More ›

“Easy as Pie” Cranberry Cobblers in a Jar

Posted November 7th, 2011 by michelle.p

Let's face it. "Easy as pie" is one of those sayings that everyone uses but few people actually believe. Most people, when tasked with making an honest-to-goodness fruit pie, hem and haw before saying that a pie is beyond them. Nonsense. I mean that too - even though I’m a bit of a pie novice myself. When I “pie”, I worry about the bottom crust getting soggy and leaden with fruit juices. And frankly, I also worry about the crust i... Read More ›

How to Bake Cookies

Posted November 6th, 2011 by tbspangela

Tired of your cookies coming out too crispy, undercooked, or unpredictable? Try some of these tips! If there is one food that can calm the kids, mend fights with friends, or brighten someone's bad day, its got to be the cookie. In fact, you could argue that cookies might just be the recipe for world peace. However, if you're a budding baker, you might find that a cookie recipe is more likely to start a war than end one. That's why we've got a fe... Read More ›

Leftover Halloween Candy Cocktail Rimmers

Posted November 5th, 2011 by tbspangela

Now that Halloween has come and gone...what is one to do with all that leftover candy? Never fear, happy hour is here! If you have bowls and bowls of leftover candy staring you in the face, don't throw it away! They can make delicious garnishes for some of your favorite cocktails. Here's a few that I paired with a Pumpkin Martini recipe whipped up by our very own Tablespoon blogger, macheesmo. To start, I needed something to make the cand... Read More ›

Cider House Jewels: New Ways to Use Apple Cider

Posted November 4th, 2011 by voodoolily

So you went on an apple-picking party, and got a little carried away with the orchard's cider press. Or maybe the farmer type gets you weak in the knees, and you agreed to more than you can possibly drink, just to buy yourself a little extra eyelash-batting time. Hey, we've all been there. Now you've got a couple of gallons taking up precious space in your fridge. Yes, you can just drink it; every day, at every meal, until it's coming out of you... Read More ›

Top 20 Holiday Party Snacks

Posted November 3rd, 2011 by SandiArata

Making a list and checking it twice…a list of seasonal snacks and appetizers that is! The holiday season is upon us, bringing parties, open houses, and gatherings galore. I like to make sure I’m always prepared food-wise for these events, so I have a list of go-to options that are fast, easy, and tasty. These options are perfect for no-fuss appetizers, snacks for last-minutes guests, or hostess gifts when I’m off to a soiree. [colle... Read More ›

Say Cheese! How to Entertain with Fromage

Posted November 2nd, 2011 by Jackiefo

Cheese is a food group, right? No? Well, it is in my mind. I’m a total cheese head—and I don’t mean I support the Green Bay Packers. I could easily find a way to involve cheese in all of my daily food choices. Breakfast: Eggs with cheese. Mid-morning snack: string cheese. Lunch: Sandwich with cheese. You get my drift, right? If it weren’t for those pesky calories and that silly old cholesterol issue, I would have cheese every hour on... Read More ›

4 Pumpkin Drinks for Fall

Posted November 1st, 2011 by nybarfly

Add some autumn spice to your life in the form of pumpkin-flavored drinks—which luckily don’t involve a trip to the pumpkin patch. Here are a few options of the alcoholic and non-alcoholic varieties to wet your whistle as the leaves start to change. (And if you still want to go into that field to keep watch for the Great Pumpkin, you should probably pack a thermos.) Pumpkin-Infused Vodka Your local liquor store probably doesn’t stock... Read More ›

Flatbread to “Glam”bread: Artichokes are a Girl’s Best Friend

Posted October 31st, 2011 by BrokeAssGourmet

Marilyn Monroe was a film star, model and internationally-renowned glamour queen. The world was, and still is, in love with her fun, flirtatious and mesmerizing charm. If you're a Marilyn Monroe fan, then there's no doubt you're anxiously awaiting the new bio-pic, My Week with Marilyn, starring the lovely Michelle Williams. But did you also know that she was Castroville, California’s 1947 Miss California Artichoke Queen? That’s right.... Read More ›