Posts By Karen

Are you bored with your plain, builder-grade, cookie-cutter kitchen? Does it need an injection of color, personality or simply brought into this century? Are you embarrassed to host your guests …
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As the host of an event it is generally your responsibility to invite your desired guests. Here are a few general rules of invitation etiquette from The Invitation Shop to ensure no …
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Spiked coffee is warmly welcomed at most dinner parties and is often a great accompaniment or replacement for dessert. Be prepared to keep the drinks flowing well past dinner …
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My Mother is one of those super women. You know the type. The kind of woman who has two kids, a full-time job, a spotless home and a healthy meal on the table …
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I love love love grocery shopping. Well all shopping but especially grocery shopping. I will spend hours just looking at neat products and daydreaming about the wonderful concoctions I can …
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Whether it is to a wedding, a dinner party, shower or gala event, an invitation comes with some important obligations. Here’s a quick guide to keep you on the guest …
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I’m not the biggest lasagna fan on earth but I gotta say, this one is the best lasagna I have ever had. My husband agreed so I will stand by this …
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Many of us are accustomed to serving our wines one of two ways, fridge chilled for whites and room temperature for reds. Then there are a few that insist on …
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Set out these easy party dips to please hungry guests as they arrive. Perfect to make ahead and serve with your choice of bread, crackers or crudité.

Mixed Olive Hummus

Ingredients

• 1 can …
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What’s old is new again and when we’re talkin’ potlucks, fun again! Although potlucks have been happening everywhere, forever, it has become quite taboo to call your “gathering that everyone brings something” …
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