If you have several friends who live close together, throw a progression party! Each house has its own theme, and serves an appetizer and drink. Try these real-life ideas from a West Michigan Woman staffer's 2012 New Year's Eve. At the first house, the theme was wine...
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Cheers to Game Day
There's more to watching football than beer and chips. Serve up something classy at your Super Bowl party and support your team. For Giants fans: Fire Up Team Spirit White, Blue and Red Flaming ShooterThe coach won't be the only one calling shots on game day. You'll...
Super Bowl Ready Recipes
Teams prepared all season for the big game on February 5, and while party planning may not take quite as long, you can get your kitchen ready ahead of time and be able to enjoy the the festivities, your guests, and your delicious appetizers. Try these super recipes...
Sensational Centerpieces
So, you’ve invited your friends over for a little get together. You’ve decided on a simple menu, some fun drinks, and have an idea of how the evening should transpire. But take a look at your table. Plates and silverware and glasses—but where’s the fun? The visual...
Invite Arugula Salad to Dinner
Grocery List: Farmers' Market Pear & Tangerine, Shaved Fennel, Burrata Cheese Prosciutto San Daniele, Ice Wine Vinegar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recipe: Total time: Twenty minutesServes: Four Ingredients:2 TBSP Ice wine (eiswein) or other sweet white dessert wine1...
Being a Good Hostess
When you invite friends and family into your home, you want them to have the best time possible. Here are a few rules by which to live when it comes to being the hostess with the most. Take care with your guest list. Invite people who will enjoy one another’s company,...
Crafting Libations
Any gathering, be it your book club or a birthday party, is much improved by a cocktail. Even if you didn’t try your hand at bartending during college (but didn’t everyone?) you can still put a special touch on your drinks. A lovely semi-homemade trick is to use...
Entertaining With Ease
Entertaining in your home can take many incarnations–from a casual dinner of takeout with close friends to a dinner party of twenty complete with amuse bouche and champagne. However you choose to entertain, it can always be made easier and a bit more fun! Here are...