Having the gang over to ring in the new year? Rather than spending the final hours of 2012 slaving away over the stove cooking a full-blown meal for everybody, it's way more doable and enjoyable to serve up a scrumptious, diverse spread of hors d'oeuvres, perfect party bites made for munching one-handed while the other tips back a celebratory cocktail.... CONTINUE READING 8

Arriba! It’s almost time for Cinco de Mayo (Wednesday, May 5!). This holiday started off as a celebration of Mexican heritage (and it still is), but today it’s enjoyed but folks far and wide, Mexican-American or not. The best part about this day is how fun it is. So, forget heading to a crowded Mexican restaurant. Grab your maracas and... CONTINUE READING 2