food and drinks

16 Nov

Beautiful Holiday Cakes & Cupcakes

categories: christmas, food and drinks, holiday ideas, thanksgiving

On the lookout for some pretty new holiday dessert ideas? Check out the lovely – and mouth-watering! – ideas in BHG’s Irresistable Holiday Cakes and Cupcakes gallery.
The gallery features 21 different recipes and also includes ideas that would work well for Thanksgiving, like this gorgeous Chocolate Harvest Cake and elegant Pistachio Cake with White Chocolate [...]

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23 Oct

Creative Halloween Dinner Ideas

categories: food and drinks, halloween, kids party ideas

We’ve covered a ton of Halloween dessert & treat recipes this month, but not a lot of ideas for when you (or your kids) need to eat something other than sugar! So here are 10 creative ideas for Halloween-themed meals that loved ones & party guests are sure to get a kick out of…
1. First [...]

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Read more → Posted on October 23rd, 2009 at 10:46am

16 Oct

Halloween BITES: Creepy Jigglers/Shooters

categories: cocktail recipes, food and drinks, halloween

Here’s a fun Halloween party idea that can be tailored to adults OR kids… Jello Jiggler “Bites” or “Shots” with gummy body parts trapped inside! I tried this idea both ways; the orange jigglers were non-alcoholic and the yellow ones were the “cocktail” version – utilizing water and vodka – and both worked out great!

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Read more → Posted on October 16th, 2009 at 12:42pm

12 Oct

8 Fashionably Creepy Halloween Treats

categories: food and drinks, halloween, thanksgiving

Here are a few new-found favorites from Martha that I recently discovered in her “Creepy Treats” gallery… which honestly leans more towards “clever & stylish, with just a dash of creep.” (Except for maybe the Ladies’ Fingers cookies, which easily qualify as full-on creepy!)
1. Devil’s Food Cake with Flame Tuiles –Is is just me, or [...]

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Read more → Posted on October 12th, 2009 at 9:21am

7 Oct

Simply Stated: Preggatinis for Mom-to-Be

categories: Simply Stated, baby shower ideas, food and drinks

After a short summer break, I’m excited to be contributing regularly over at Real Simple again… starting with today’s feature – Preggatinis: Mixology for the Mom-to-Be. If you think being pregnant means no “fun” drinks for 9 months, think again!

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Read more → Posted on October 7th, 2009 at 5:01pm

5 Oct

Spooky Spider Eggs + More Scary-Good Halloween Treats from Sunset Magazine

categories: food and drinks, halloween

Who knew that black olives could make for such a spooky topper to deviled eggs? These Spooky Spider Eggs are the perfect appetizer for Halloween parties! Just slice up some olives to use with your own favorite deviled egg recipe – or even store-bought apps if you’re pressed for time!

I’m loving the combination of these [...]

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Read more → Posted on October 5th, 2009 at 6:53am