by Christina Refford | Dec 3, 2021 | Christmas, Party!, Recipes
More than anything, I’m looking forward to spending time with friends and extended family this holiday after our “quarantine Christmas” of 2020. And with more socializing comes the chance to try new cocktails in all the flavors of the holidays, from...
by Kate Etue | Oct 24, 2021 | Halloween, Party!, Tips + Tricks
My kids are getting restless for Halloween, so I’m thinking about pulling together an impromptu pumpkin carving party to hold them over. It’s the perfect way to kick off fall and get excited about the upcoming holidays. Even better, it’s a low-key,...
by Lisa Barnes | Sep 2, 2021 | Holiday Cooking, Party!, Recipes
Shanah tovah! So, let’s talk challah recipes, shall we? Rosh Hashanah begins this year at sundown, Monday, September 6, lasts until sundown Wednesday. This two-day Jewish celebration of the New Year will be extra special this year for families and friends who...
by Christina Refford | Aug 10, 2021 | Party!, Recipes
I’ve had to navigate the world of food allergies with my kids for almost two decades, but not eating eggs and dairy seems like a walk in the park compared to some families whose kids have to avoid eating all major food allergens to be safe and healthy. And that...
by Marsha Takeda-Morrison | Jul 5, 2021 | Party!, Tips + Tricks
Summer’s here! That means I’m thinking about all of those picnics, beach parties, and backyard barbecues — and also food safety. I hate to be a Debbie Downer, but the CDC estimates that 48 million people get sick from food borne diseases each year in the United...
by Christina Refford | Jun 30, 2021 | Party!, Shopping Finds
Guess what: Parties are back! Doesn’t that sound great?? After so many months in quarantine, we’re ready to celebrate, well, just about anything, and I know I want to make these moments extra special — -graduation, birthdays, “we survived...