The holidays are here and, if you’re anything like us, that can only mean one thing: wine and cheese parties! There’s just something so timeless and sophisticated about inviting over your closest friends, donning your ugliest Christmas sweater and indulging your senses with...
As the holiday season rolls in, it’s time to think about the centerpiece of any festive gathering: the drink menu. Whether you’re toasting to good health with a clinking cocktail or raising a glass of a cheer-filled mocktail, a delicious drink is an easy way to add an extra...
Ah, Thanksgiving. It’s the one day a year when home cooks turn into chefs, whipping up a wildly elaborate meal to be enjoyed by loved ones far and wide. It’s a day filled with family, food and yes, lots and lots of stress. If you’re like us, you’ve probably wished at least once...
It seems like there are a million ways to dress and cook a turkey. And whether you’re a seasoned chef or a first-time Thanksgiving host, we all want the same thing: juicy, flavorful meat with golden, crispy skin. From spatchcocking and smoking to deep-frying and more, this...
If you find yourself with a frozen turkey the morning of Thanksgiving, you are definitely not alone. And whether you’re a seasoned chef or a first-time cook, the looming deadline of dinnertime can seem especially daunting when you have the prospect of transforming a rock-hard...
‘Tis the season for gathering. As the colder months creep in and the holidays quietly approach, we start to feel an overwhelming urge to host. Whether it be the comfort of a few loved ones or the warmth of a full home, this is the time we break out our hosting hats and throw a...
There are a few things in life that are universally loved—music, good food, laughter and friendship probably top most of our lists. These also happen to be the recipe for a great party! And as the air grows a little crisper and autumn ushers in a season of cozy gatherings and...
We’ve all been there—standing in the Home section in front of a sparkling row of wine glasses, each with a unique shape, size or stem length, feeling completely overwhelmed. Is it truly essential to have a specific glass for each wine type? Does the shape of a glass really...
Easily one of our favorite entertaining ideas, DIY waffle bars give guests the freedom to fix their own waffle how they want, leaving you more time to mingle, play host and enjoy the company of good friends. It’s a special and creative way to host because it’s deceptively...