Party! Archives | Page 19 of 22

Easy Thanksgiving table settings you can do at the last minute, no crafting skills required.

by Jane Sweeney | Nov 25, 2015 | Party!, Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks

If you’re like me, your focus on Thanksgiving is almost entirely on the food. I’ll have grand intentions of crafting my own decorations but, in reality, I’ll run to the florist, buy some candles, and then start swearing about last year’s wine-stained napkins....

A French 75 cocktail and mocktail to kick off the holiday eating and drinking season.

by Stacie Billis | Nov 6, 2015 | Columns, Party!, Recipes

In my calendar, the holiday eating and drinking season begins on November 1st and so, even though it’s been 70 degrees in New York City (huh?!), it’s only proper to toast the winter holiday season. Whether made traditionally or with a twist, the holidays...

A tipsy (or not) farewell to our pumpkins, aka tasty pumpkin drink recipes.

by Stacie Billis | Oct 30, 2015 | Columns, Halloween, Party!, Recipes

Pumpkins look pretty on your stoop or porch through Thanksgiving but, honestly, come November first and I’m done with mine, especially if they’ve been decorated for Halloween. Instead, I pull out the wreathes and gourdes (fancy!) and use my uncarved...

Weekend Toast: A maple cocktail and mocktail for a fun-filled fall weekend.

by Stacie Billis | Oct 23, 2015 | Columns, Party!, Recipes

Fall isn’t all about pumpkin, you know. There are lots of other fall flavors that make delicious drinks, including apples and apple cider perfect for these tasty apple cider drinks; pears, which we used to make these skinny pear cocktail and mocktail recipes;...

Weekend Toast: Halloween cocktail recipes that are scary, grown up style.

by Stacie Billis | Oct 16, 2015 | Party!, Recipes

Last week was all about non-alcoholic Halloween drinks, so this week we’re boozing it up Halloween style. If you’re having a party with grown ups, we think a selection of both cocktails and mocktails is the way to go—and there’s no reason for the kids and non-boozy...

An easy guide to an allergy free Halloween: Tips, treats, recipes, and more.

by Stacie Billis | Oct 15, 2015 | Party!, Recipes, Tips + Tricks

Celebrating an allergy free Halloween used to be a chore, but with growing awareness of food allergies and cool initiatives like The Teal Pumpkin Project, it’s getting easier to host an allergy-friendly holiday. Most of these tips and recipes are for families with...