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

Best start practicing those bottle popping skills because yet another champagne-soaked New Year's Eve is right around the corner. It's a yearly tradition to break out the bubbly to toast in the new year, but champagne doesn't have to be confined solely to a fluted glass come New Year's. No, we're spiking every course of our NYE meal with a... CONTINUE READING 13

Hanukkah is just around the corner, with eight festive, fun-filled nights kicking off this Saturday, and one of our favorite parts of the holiday are the latkes, those perfectly crispy potato pancakes that traditionally accompany the Hanukkah meal. We love tradition just fine, but even more so, we love putting our own spin on the classics, so to get you... CONTINUE READING 10

Today marks the 79th anniversary of Repeal Day, that faithful day when Prohibition was officially overturned with the 21st amendment, and you know what that means—lots and lots of drinking! We'll take any excuse for a party, and this historic event is the perfect reason to celebrate cocktails and our legal right to drink them. Hosting a Repeal Day party... CONTINUE READING 9

Halloween is quickly creeping up and you’re probably been busy bustling around these past few weeks perfecting all of your Halloween party plans. But if you’re still mulling over what to serve your costumed cohorts at your All Hallows Eve fête, don’t fret! We’ve got plenty of scrumptious party-ready snacks that’ll trick your eyes but treat your taste buds, from... CONTINUE READING 25

Today is It's My Party Day, which means it's the perfect time to throw a fabulous fall fête for you and your friends. Why? Oh come on, do you really need a reason to have a party? Simply celebrate this sensational season with a fun fiesta full of your fall favorites, from caramel-covered apples to the color-changing leaves, spiked cider... CONTINUE READING 16

It's finally Oktoberfest season and that means one thing: it's time to party it up! Planning an Oktoberfest-themed bash is simple and easy, mainly because the top item on the list is beer. The German theme can be as integrated as much as you want, from a lederhosen-only dress code to authentic beer steins to some... CONTINUE READING 14

For TV lovers, it's the most wonderful time of the year—the Emmys! Tomorrow night, stars of the small screen will take to Nokia Theater in their designer best in the hopes of taking home that coveted gold statue, and the rest of us will be watching to see if our favorite TV shows win big come Sunday night. If you're... CONTINUE READING 3

May is quickly sliding into June and with it comes the final days of National Strawberry Month. Nature's sweet treats are in season this month, so why not take advantage of all that natural deliciousness by plucking a few fresh, ripe berries and whipping up one (or all!) of these scrumptious strawberry-based recipes? From pizzas to salsas, homemade ice cream... CONTINUE READING 8

It’s time to kick off summer with festive Memorial Day Weekend! How will you be celebrating—a backyard barbecue? A day down at the shore? Whether you’re heading to the Hamptons, the Jersey Shore or your local beach this weekend, you'll be able to bring along these easy DIY entertaining tips for a fun and fabulous Memorial Day bash! Bandana Tablescape It truly... CONTINUE READING 14