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Archive for October, 2009

Serving Up Traditional Sweets

Author: blogmaster Friday Oct 30,2009

For this year’s dinner party, why not go traditional with your desserts or sweets? Christmas Goodies has provided a recipe for sugarplums that is simple to make and delicious to eat. Most people have probably only heard, but never tried the delectable treat. Wouldn’t your guests love to finally try the sweet holiday confection that [...]

Take the Pain Out of Your Christmas Card Ritual

Author: Laura Friday Oct 16,2009

Is sending Christmas cards a pain in the neck for you every holiday season? Does it seem like Christmas always sneaks up on you, and pretty soon it’s almost here and you still don’t have your Christmas cards sent out? You can avoid all of this hustle and bustle by getting your Christmas cards ready [...]

Dinner Party Menus

Author: Laura Wednesday Oct 14,2009

If you’re hosting a multi-course sit-down dinner for the first time or always find yourself struggling to plan a menu for Christmas dinner, What’s Cooking America can help you out. They offer free menus for everything from a luncheon to a 7-course dinner, and each one includes all of the recipes you’ll need to make [...]

Vegetarian Christmas Dinner

Author: Laura Monday Oct 12,2009

For a vegetarian family member who does not eat meat, the traditional Christmas dinner of turkey or ham can be a bit of a turnoff. But it doesn’t seem right to expect the host or hostess to fix a special meal just for one or two people. If you’re the one hosting Christmas dinner this [...]

Video: Preparing for the Party

Author: Laura Saturday Oct 10,2009

With all of the Christmas decorations starting to roll out onto store shelves, it’s the perfect time to beat the rush and stock up on all of the decorations, serving platters, or dinnerware you might need for your Christmas dinner party. This video will help you determine what you’ll need to host your party this [...]

Celebrating Advent

Author: Laura Thursday Oct 8,2009

If everyone attending your Christmas party is of the same religious persuasion as you, you could always consider adding a celebration of Advent to your festivities. You can get your family or guests involved with readings and devotionals as you light the advent candles. If your celebration is on Christmas Eve, you can conclude with [...]

Make Memories While You Decorate

Author: Laura Tuesday Oct 6,2009

Decorating for Christmas is a time when you want to make your home look warm, inviting, and festive–but there’s so much more to it than that, if you really think about it. How big of a role do those decorations play in what you remember about Christmases past? Chances are, you remember a lot of [...]

Formal Table Setting

Author: Laura Saturday Oct 3,2009

If your Christmas dinner party is formal, you’ll want to learn how to properly set a formal table setting for your guests. It can be complicated, with all of those glasses, plates, and utensils, but it’s easy to learn. If you need pointers, this video featuring professional chef Cat Cora from Cooking.com can help you [...]

Save Time with Freezer Cooking

Author: Laura Thursday Oct 1,2009

If you find yourself hosting a lot of company throughout the holidays, freezer cooking could be your friend. Pre-assembling and freezing some favorite casseroles, soups, stews, and other dishes can save you a lot of time, so you’re never caught without something to cook, even if company just shows up at the door. For some [...]