“We were given the strangest meal,” wrote a friend after attending a picnic reception in a city warm enough to host such an event. “The meal was packed in a large white container,... Read more
If you are like me, then you were not born with innate social graces. In fact, you probably think sporks (a fork and a spoon!) are the greatest invention of humankind and that public burping... Read more
The holidays are so awkward. Even if you and your family normally have a barrel of laughs, there’s always that gift you hate (or that Grandma obviously hates), that new fiancée or... Read more
We love dinner parties because they let us catch up with old friends (and let them catch up with each other, and maybe even set them up with each other) in a more intimate setting than a bar or... Read more
Dinner Party Floral Arrangements Dinner parties are a great way to unwind from a long week and spend quality time with friends and loved ones. What better way to make a splash at your next... Read more
I’ll admit it. Sometimes I can be pretty lazy when it comes to deep cleaning my house. A quick pick-up is definitely easier and quicker! Last week we had friends over for an Irish dinner.... Read more
Parties can trigger overeating for several reasons—maybe you like to have your hand on food because you’re nervous. Maybe they’re serving food you rarely eat because you pick healthy... Read more
It is arguably because we receive the signal so early on that it is necessary for each of us to establish our net worth as a human being, that many of us have difficulty grasping the notion that we... Read more
The best thing about a perfect cooking party is that it connects people, especially girlfriends. Drinks, chopping, chatting, savoring the food and each other’s company, laughing and sharing... Read more
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