Patti Sewall is a longtime writer, editor, and foodie who never has less than four kinds of cheese in her fridge at any given moment. After 20 years as a writer for a nonprofit, she is enjoying life as a freelancer, and is combining her love of writing with her joy of cooking and baking on her food blog, http://www.stewedragsandbuttermilk.com. She lives in Northern California with her two rescued golden retrievers.
Do you collect cookbooks? Have you unwittingly spent half the day at the farmer’s market deciding what to make for dinner? Is the kitchen your favorite room in the house? If any of these 7 signs sound familiar—you just might be a full-blown foodie.
Today, a holiday originally designed to honor the sacrifices of those who fought for our freedoms, has evolved into an event built around parties with family and friends. But, that might not be a bad thing. The daughter of a veteran shares what this American holiday means to her.
Hate networking? We don’t blame you. But if the goal is to meet new people, there’s no reason you should be confined to conferences and industry happy hours. We came up with some new ideas to actually make networking fun.
Do your friends like to drop by unannounced? Never worry about being unprepared again. Just stock these few essentials in your freezer and pantry, and you’ll be ready to throw a fabulous party at a moment’s notice.
If you find yourself falling asleep at stoplights, that’s a pretty dead giveaway that you’re running on empty. But here are four less obvious (and just as important) cues that it’s time to slow down—plus some easy tips for pumping the brakes.
You don’t ever need a reason to throw a party, but it’s always fun to have a theme. And with the Academy Awards next week, you’ve got both! Whether you want to go all out or keep it simple, here’s your step-by-step plan for a perfect Oscar party.
You could invite friends over, order a pizza, open a bottle of wine, and call it a party, but where’s the thrill in that? Whether it’s a football party, a girls’ night in, or a lazy brunch, make your gathering memorable with these easy party-planning guides.
You don’t need a gourmet kitchen or Food Network-worthy culinary skills to pull off a great dinner party—all you need is a little hosting know-how. Here are nine tips and tricks to get you started.
Being frugal over the holidays doesn’t mean you have to skip the festivities and fun. Whether it’s decorating, entertaining, or gift-giving that’s got your paycheck panicked, here’s your path to budget-friendly, stress-free holidays.
