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Entertaining, Holidays
What's Your Christmas Cooking Tradition?
Posted on Dec 18, 2008 5:05:10 PM  |  By KathleenHarris

My father cooks once a year. It's on Christmas morning when he makes slow-cooked scrambled eggs with ham left over from our Christmas Eve party. And they are delicious. He adds two dozen eggs and minced ham to a butter-filled...

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Entertaining, Holidays
Thanksgiving Fiascos and Triumphs
Posted on Dec 1, 2008 1:51:30 PM  |  By Lygeia Grace

I survived Thanksgiving this year...barely. The stuffing and Frisée Salad with Pears and Manchego were delicious, but I overworked the mashed potatoes so they were gluey and—disaster of all disasters—the turkey was underdone. It's very embarrassing to admit, but I'm...

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Baking | Entertaining, Holidays
Why Bother with Holiday Baking?
Posted on Nov 26, 2008 12:22:34 PM  |  By Lygeia Grace

Every December I fall prey to amnesia. My mailbox fills up with Williams-Sonoma and Sur La Table catalogues and somehow I convince myself that I, a mere mortal, am capable of incredible feats of dexterity with gingerbread, cookie cutters, and...

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Entertaining, Holidays
Planning a Potluck Thanksgiving
Posted on Nov 18, 2008 9:51:01 AM  |  By KathleenHarris

I love Thanksgiving dinner, but as my family has grown through the years (I think we're now up to 60+ people with about half of them being kids!), it has become too difficult to host Thanksgiving at someone's home. Space...

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Entertaining, Holidays
Guest Post: 5 Steps to Planning Thanksgiving Dinner, By Jane Maynard
Posted on Nov 14, 2008 9:48:15 AM  |  By SimplyStatedAdmin

In charge of the big Thanksgiving feast this year? With a little organization, you’ll be able to put on a dinner that will dazzle, but still leave you with enough energy to enjoy the day. Here are a few things...

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Drinks | Entertaining, Holidays
the shortest cocktail shortcut
Posted on Sep 11, 2008 7:04:22 PM  |  By Lygeia Grace

I recently spent the weekend with some college friends in the Catskills. Since I knew there would be eight kids between us, I figured the adults' drinks should be a) easy and b) plentiful. So I grabbed a few bottles...

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Entertaining, Holidays | Outdoor Eating
Four Sides for the Fourth
Posted on Jul 3, 2008 1:07:40 PM  |  By Kim O'Donnel

I’ll make this snappy since you’re running out of time – and possibly out the door – to a Fourth of July shindig. If you’ve been thinking more about fireworks than recipes, there’s still time to pull yourself out of...

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Entertaining, Holidays | Family
Family Reunion Food: Love it or Hate it?
Posted on Jun 25, 2008 11:57:06 AM  |  By Lygeia Grace

Last weekend I went to a family reunion. Most people I told in advance groaned sympathetically, but I was looking forward to it—not least because of the food. I should explain: My stepfather is Iranian and all of his sisters...

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Entertaining, Holidays
It Takes a Village to Throw a Party
Posted on Jun 20, 2008 10:28:52 AM  |  By Kim O'Donnel

My husband is turning the big 4-0 this weekend and I’m throwing him a surprise supper shindig. The story I’ve been feeding him is that he must vacate the house promptly at noon on Saturday because I’m preparing a romantic...

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Entertaining, Holidays | Outdoor Eating
Your Ideal Picnic Table: Fill in the Blanks
Posted on May 26, 2008 8:42:00 AM  |  By Kim O'Donnel

‘Tis the season, when we crawl out of our four-walled caves and embrace the great outdoors. We turn city parks, front stoops and backyard decks into our living rooms and kitchens. The sky is our roof, the grass is our...

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