May 2nd, 2008
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The Kentucky Derby is this weekend and offers up a chance to try some Southern favorites and an excuse for another party.
Epicuriuos has some menu suggestions for you. If a full-out menu is a challenge for you this weekend, you have to at least celebrate with a great pie and some Bourbon.
Two desserts that […]
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April 25th, 2008
We are only a couple of weeks away from Cinco De Mayo. I am not Mexican-American and I know very little about the history of the celebration beyond the victory over France in the Battle of Puebla. But I, like most Americans, love a celebration.
Food & Wine has some great recipes and menu ideas for […]
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February 5th, 2008
It seems like November and December are “The Big Holiday” time, but now that I take a look at February, it seems that at every turn there is another reason to celebrate. Pity.
We just celebrated Mardi Gras, Superbowl XLII, Valentine’s Day is rapidly approaching and in two days many will ring in the New Year…the […]
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January 30th, 2008
Even Martha Stewart is getting into game mode and lending her expertise for your Super Bowl Party.
Mark your calendar and set your DVRs to Martha Stewart this Friday, February 1 for her Super Bowl Show:
Get ready for Super Bowl weekend when Martha and guests share their favorite football-inspired foods. First, actress Eva Longoria (”Desperate Housewives”) […]
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January 29th, 2008
Over at Epicurious they have several suggestions for your Super Bowl party and Grilling Guru Stephen Raichlen has weighed in with some helpful tips and recipes for some indoor grilling:
“The game action takes place indoors, in front of your TV,” says Raichlen, grill master and bestselling cookbook author. “So why shouldn’t your tailgate picnic? Indoor […]
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January 28th, 2008
It is only 6 more days until the New York Giants and the New England Partriots play for the Super Bowl XLII Championship. As I continue my search for great recipe ideas, one site I always check-out is Epicurious and as always they aim to please.
I think the key is to make your menu as simple […]
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January 26th, 2008
Saw this fun Super Bowl Cake when I was searching around the Food Network site for recipes. We aren’t having a party at our house, but every year a friend of ours has a huge day long event and this year it is potluck.
If I feel up to the task, I may attempt this cake, […]
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January 26th, 2008
It’s is just over a week before the Giants and Patriots lay claim to the championship and millions of Americans are glued to their TVs.
The Food Network is helping you get ready for your Super Bowl Party. They cover all types of food and have loads of recipes for wings, dips, mini-bites, chili, drinks, desserts […]
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December 30th, 2007
Brunch seems to be a common party theme for New Year’s Day. I would say because a brunch menu tends to be simple, you can usually have it easy as a buffet style so people just eat when they want and let’s face it, many of us have been up late the night before and among […]
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December 29th, 2007
I admit that I love to pick ideas from here and there when I plan a special dinner or party, but sometimes, life is just too insane and my creative juices are on hold. I want to look at a menu and say, “That one”.
If you are in the midst of planning your New Year’s […]
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