Hosting a dinner party is an exciting but incredibly stress-inducing experience. Every decision you have to make can be a source of anxiety, from the background music you play to the drinks you serve. As the host, you must approach this task prepared and with a clear sense of determination. A successful dinner party is…
Category: Entertaining
9 Tips To Host The Ultimate Barbecue
Barbecues are a fantastic way to host friends and have amazing food-focused parties. If you’re a grilling novice instead of a grillmaster, however, you might not really know where to start with hosting the ultimate barbecue. Follow these easy tips to step up your grill game, and become master of the coals (or propane). You’ll…
Easy Peasy: Making Your Next Dinner Party Deliciously Breezy
Any excuse to get some of your favorite people over to your place so that you can hang out and catch-up is a great excuse. Especially when food is involved; it makes it all that sweeter. Therefore, a dinner party could be just the thing you need to put on your calendar to get some…
The Refreshments Perfect For Every Party
You’ve got a party coming up, and you’ve got a lot of work to do! Most of all, you need a good party platter to lay out. Finger foods here and there, maybe a three course buffet down the line, and a good dessert to round things off. And then you’ve got the drinks to…
The Best Wines to Enjoy with Steak
When ordering steak in a restaurant there is only one drink that goes with it, and that is, of course, a nice glass of wine. Most people tend to opt for red wine, but there is a wealth of beautiful white wines that go deliciously with a nice piece of steak as well. This blog…
Dessert Dishes Beyond Ice Cream
Dessert is king of the culinary world, and it’s a dish we always look forward to, even when the main meal we’ve just stomached was a bit disappointing. You see, we all have a bit of a sweet tooth, and that sweet tooth deserves to be gratified every now and then – but not always…
Unlock The Dark Art of Mixology
There’s something all of the best bartenders in the world have in common. No, it’s not the beards; it’s their incredible ability to mix up drinks that put your home-grown efforts to shame. Somehow, these wizards of alcohol manage to make drinks that taste so good that you’re willing to fork over the cash, time…
The Ultimate Queen-Inspired Party
With the release of Bohemian Rhapsody: The Movie, there is a reinvigoration of love for one of the most popular bands in the world. New fans are feverishly googling to find out more about Queen, and old fans are updating their iTunes playlists with the classics. If you love a themed party, then maybe a…
8 Things to Consider When Planning the Perfect Dinner Party Menu
Dinner parties. It’s the season for beautiful, elegant dinner parties, as well as fun, boozy family get togethers. It’s not all about the music and the dancing, but the food and feast – ‘tis the season, right? When you agree to host a dinner party, you have a menu to consider. You don’t just throw…
The Secrets to Serving the Best Barbeque!
Summer may be winding down, but it’s not too late for a backyard barbeque. Everyone loves a good cookout, but when it comes to being king of the grill, you will need some serious skills to be the best. Here are some tips to serve the best barbecue your friends and family have ever tasted!…
Throw a Howling Halloween Party
Halloween is fast approaching, and you might be looking for some ideas on what to do for your party this year. A Halloween party should be fun yet still slightly spooky, and there are many ways that you can achieve this. You want to throw a party that all of your friends are going to…
A Cheesy Party
Recently, my public health classmates and I got together for a cheese fondue party. I was skeptical about the logistics at first, but was surprised at how easy it was to keep the cheese mixtures at the perfect temperature for dipping. The party was a huge success and I would highly recommend others try having…