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You've picked out your favorite dishware, you've found the perfect glasses, and you've even â€" thanks to CasaSugar â€" discovered the ultimate table linens. Now all that's left in creating the dining portion of your registry is flatware. While it may not be the most glamorous part of the table, choosing the correct flatware is an import decision. Do you go ornate and over the top? Do you go everyday or sterling silver? The decision ...
While you may have the patterns and theme picked out for all of the dinnerware on your registry, have you thought about your drinkware needs? If you're big wine enthusiasts, you'll definitely want to add a full collection of glasses and wine accessories. If you and your sweetie prefer spirits over wine, then make sure you add a full range of drink glasses as well as all the essential bar extras. Likewise, if you're teetotalers, don't bother with ...
If you're planning a wedding any time soon, you know that a wedding registry is one of those things you need to consider. From dinnerware to bathroom accessories, this is probably the one time in your life where it's okay to tell everyone exactly what to buy for you.
Last year we put together a comprehensive list of dinnerware items to add to your registry. This year I've rounded up some great pieces â€" these are ...
While putting together the appetizers at a recent potluck, I ended up needing several cookie sheets. Some were mine, while others were borrowed. When I finished baking the prosciutto pinwheels, I had a really hard time figuring out which were my three cookie sheets. Next time I attend a potluck â€" or bring any sort of cooking dish to a party â€" I'll label my cookie sheets and baking pans.
To ensure that you don't lose or mix-up ...
Last weekend I attended a very large Easter dinner complete with extended family and an excessive amount of food. There were over 70 people so it was a potluck. While the event had a commercial-style kitchen â€" complete with two ovens â€" it got crowded in the kitchen fast. While it may seem unnecessary to mention this, be careful when deciding what dish to volunteer. Here are some things to remember:
The other night, while dining at Bar Bambino, I was inspired by the restaurant's simple and rustic napkin rings. The napkin was elegantly rolled into a tight scroll and closed with an angled piece of worn leather. A hole was drilled into the leather, and the thinner part was pulled through to create a decorative artistic finish.
This would be wonderful at a country cabin dinner or Western-themed party. Instead of going to the craft store to purchase leather, ...
Toasting nuts before you use them to bake or make pesto brings out their intense richness. It gives the nut a deeper, nuttier flavor. Although many recipes say to toast the nuts in the oven, you can just as simply toast them on the stove. Since I'm usually toasting a small amount, I actually prefer to toast them on the stove because they are less likely to burn. Here's the technique I practice:
Last night to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, I made some green beer. Green beer â€" or any colored beer for that matter â€" is extremely festive and fun for a themed party. Here's how I made this simple conversation starter:
Here's a simple tip that will leave you saying, "Doh! Why didn't I think of that!"
For some reason, unloading the dishes is one of my least favorite chores. That's why I'm always looking for ways to make it go by faster. I'm sure some of you have thought of this idea before, but it just came to me the other day. Instead of spending time sorting your silverware when unloading, why not separate it when loading the dishwasher. All the ...
Last weekend I attended California's Artisan Cheese Festival. While the highlight was tasting tons of scrumptious cheeses, I did learn how to create a beautiful cheese plate. A cheese plate is wonderful for parties because it doesn't involve any cooking; it's more about assembling and displaying in an attractive way. To see my tips for creating a beautiful cheese display,
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