When you set the Thanksgiving table this year, let Mother Nature help. The inspirations above are from
Sunset and…
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Added by Dawn on November 24, 2009 at 8:00am —
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“Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!”, “The New Beaujolais has arrived!”
At exactly one minute past midnight on the third Thursday of each November, Beaujolais is released for immediate shipment worldwide, about 65 million bottles! The fanfare surrounding this wine’s trek from tiny villages in France to your table is due to the fact it’s the first wine of the…
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Added by Dawn on November 20, 2009 at 3:30am —
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Pictured above is a board Elizabeth and I created with some of our favorite cheeses. We used a variety of sheep, cow and goats milk cheeses with quince, honey, figs and grapes to create a real harvest feel for our plate. We served the cheese with a crisp Chardonnay and enjoyed a great day!
A cheese plate i…
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Added by Dawn on November 19, 2009 at 8:00am —
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It took me 10 years to enjoy a hot holiday meal! If you have little one's or are inviting them to share in your Thanksgiving celebration, read on . . .
Keeping the kids occupied so the adults can enjoy a leisurely Thanksgiving meal can require a trick or two. These cute and clever ideas work like a charm. The ki…
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Added by Dawn on November 12, 2009 at 11:18am —
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Soup is good food. You've been hearing that for years, but serious soup can be better than good, it can help heal you. Deidre Merritt author of the
Food For Thought Blog,
Nutritition…
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Added by Dawn on November 8, 2009 at 12:30pm —
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Don’t let Tom get the best of you! Here are some tips for getting it under control. Start now and avoid the stress of last minute holiday preparations!
1. Confirm number of guests.
2. Decide on sit down or buffet or combo ( we always have 20+ guests, but love to have everyone gathered at one table.…
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Added by Dawn on November 3, 2009 at 3:30am —
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Halloween is Saturday night this year, so make it fun for the adults too, with this green and ghoulishly delicious cocktail from Midori! It’s the perfect punch for your Halloween party. For more recipes from Midori visit their site:
Midoriusa.com.…
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Added by Dawn on October 30, 2009 at 3:30am —
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TWEET TO WIN AND RAISE AWARENESS FOR BREAST CANCER!
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and here is a great way to carry the love and raise awareness for Breast Cancer!
Bagettes.com is graciously sponsoring this give-away pl…
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Added by Dawn on October 26, 2009 at 11:00am —
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If you are trying to turn Halloween green, it can be pretty scary! So many of the traditional products and practices are not good for our little people or our planet. Here are a few ways to compromise with kids without taking the fun out of Halloween. Be green not mean! For many more tips and ideas visi…
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Added by Dawn on October 20, 2009 at 4:30am —
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Prettying those naked pumpkins at your front door is quick, simple and truly fun. The following are notes from Elizabeth, who completed this project, with her daughter, in less than 1 hour, including clean up time!
Dress your pumpkins for their big day!
Here’s how: remove dirt…
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Added by Dawn on October 8, 2009 at 4:30am —
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Halloween is a great opportunity to have some inexpensive fun with family, friends, neighbors, schoolmates. Everyone is in a “spirited” mood and ready to party. With some easy planning, it’s simple to celebrate on a shoestring. Halloween is a great holiday for Back to Basic DIY projects. All you need is some time and…
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Added by Dawn on October 1, 2009 at 3:30am —
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Autumn is here in NJ and the leaves are already starting to change color. If you live in a part of the world where the seasons change, by all means bring some of the beauty of fall into your home. The decor is free and literally falling from the sky - compliments of Mother Nature! So don'…
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Added by Dawn on September 28, 2009 at 4:00am —
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I love wine and this time of year my crush on it gets even more intense. September to October is harvest season in wine country, and is known as the
Crush. I was very fortunate a few years back to visit Napa during the crush. It's an amazing time to be there and you can feel the excitement in t…
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Added by Dawn on September 22, 2009 at 1:30am —
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Autumn in the Northeast is a miraculous experience. The crisp air, the vibrant color of the leaves, and the ultimate sense of renewal as a fresh school year begins and anything is possible. It is also the last chance for a picnic before winter sends the earth to sleep until spring. A tailgate is the perf…
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Added by Dawn on September 15, 2009 at 4:00am —
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Haven’t heard of
Dolce Debbie yet? You will.
Chef Debbie Frangipane is a popular twitter chef that enjoys sharing her passion for cooking with others on her Italy trips, in her home, and on TV. She is the Executive C…
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Added by Dawn on September 10, 2009 at 6:00am —
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If you are like me and have had a summer of fun and togetherness with the kids, this is a great way to re-connect with your friends. A going-away party for summer and a "get ready for a new school year" celebration!
Go to the head of the class and invite your friends over for a
Back To School Night part…
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Added by Dawn on August 31, 2009 at 9:30am —
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Labor Day is the last chance to celebrate summer, so invite friends and family over and head to the backyard for some fun! Try this "make-ahead" menu and be a guest at your own party! Ribs are a great idea after a summer of hamburgers and hot dogs, your guests will welcome the change (and they can be cook…
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Added by Dawn on August 27, 2009 at 6:00am —
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Trying always to be cognizant of what goes into successful entertaining - I have become an observer and student of everything around me.
This summer - at a time when fresh food is so abundant - I realized that it might take nothing more then plucking a ripe vegetable or herb from…
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Added by Dawn on August 20, 2009 at 4:00am —
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Whack it, smack it or crack it, Julia Child was not afraid of food – and boy is she hot this summer, so why not celebrate her, her recipes and birthday this month by cooking with friends.
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Dining with one’s friends and beloved family is certainly one of life’s primal and most…
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Added by Dawn on August 12, 2009 at 6:30am —
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Non-alcoholic beverages are a must have option for any party and are necessary for
Considerate Entertaining. There are a myriad of reasons that your guests may choo…
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Added by Dawn on August 5, 2009 at 6:30am —
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