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An unexpected cocktail party treat: Savoury mini-cupcakes

Here’s a great party food appetizer that I just saw in Toronto’s  The Globe and Mail.
It’s a delightfully different cocktail party appetizer created by columnist Sebastien Centner, director of Eatertainment Special Events, in Toronto.
The “cupcake” is actually cornbread, spiced with rosemary and roasted red peppers.  The “frosting” is cream cheese “sharpened with goat cheese and […]

Joyous wedding ceremony entrance

Sometimes, it’s just wonderful to see people celebrating a time-honored tradition in their own special way.Just saw this video and wanted to share the sheer joy of this bride and groom and their friends as they entered the church for the couple’s wedding ceremony. May Jill and Kevin bring the same sense of joy to […]

Louisiana-inspired barbecue menu

Almost all of us enjoy serving classic barbecue party fare, such as grilled juicy burgers and hot dogs, or grilled chicken or steak, served with potato salad and coleslaw. However, it’s also fun to excite your guests’ palates with unexpected flavors.
For a nice change, we love the idea of bringing the bayou to the barbecue–with […]

Party easy: Sunny, yellow dinner party inspiration board

Photo credits: Yellow-themed floral arrangements  (bottom left),  by White Poppy  florist,  and Limonata lemonade bottles in footed trifle  bowl (top right) both photographed  by Darby Elizabeth photography  and posted on Blue Orchid Designs.  Sangria by K Sherrie+Company,  citrus macarons (center, right)  by Bake it Pretty, and yellow place card by Plum Party.   Foods shown in […]

Easy patriotic decor: Festive, low-cost flower ideas

        
Add fresh floral arrangements to your patriotic party décor—very easily and affordably.
Last year, we showed you how to create a patriotic centerpiece of fruit, flowers, and mini American flags. This year, we’re making an even easier and more cost-effective suggestion for party flowers that are simple to create and simply beautiful.
The arrangements above are […]