Posted on August 27th, 2010 by JoAnne
Yesterday, the Seattle Times ran a feature about fancy new versions of burgers now served at area bars. As in many other locations, the bar burgers in Seattle have gone haute.
Here, taken from reporter Tan Vinh’s round-up, are some of the area’s gourmet bar burgers.
We think they offer great suggestions on more items to include […]
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Posted on July 7th, 2010 by JoAnne
If you’re a follower of Celebrate with Style, you know that one of our favorite entertaining tactics is to have at least one make-ahead component of a party menu. Pre-cooked ingredients makes entertaining simpler and more stress-free.
We especially love the idea of grilling extra chicken or beef when you have a barbecue, and using it […]
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Posted on July 2nd, 2010 by JoAnne
July 4th weekend is probably the biggest barbecue weekend of the year. All across the country, families are getting ready to fire up the grill and cook more hamburgers (and hot dogs) than at any other time.
According to the website mywebgrocer, hamburger purchases in the week ending July 3, 2009 increased by more than 100% […]
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Posted on June 22nd, 2010 by Corinne
We came across this beautiful little girl’s birthday party and just adored it. The theme, “peaches and cream,” was thoughtfully designed and executed by Jessica Levitt, author of the blog “Juicy Bits…” Jessica, a talented textile designer and crafter, posted photos and the details of her daughter, Aurora’s, lovely “peaches and cream” party, held last […]
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Posted on April 18th, 2010 by JoAnne
One of the nicest things about celebrating Earth Day is that you can honor the planet and teach kids about being eco-friendly while having fun!
We’ve got lots of ways to enjoy Earth Day with your kids. Some simply involve downloading kid-friendly activities to do together. You’ll also find suggestions for locating activities at zoos and […]
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Posted on March 31st, 2010 by Corinne
Looking for an activity to keep the kids busy before or during you Easter celebration? Here are some adorable, free Easter printables from designers.
Dress up traditional Easter eggs: Add some more fun to your egg decorating festivities with a colorful fairy creature costumes for eggs created by Vanessa Valencia of A Fanciful Twist. Vanessa shows […]
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Posted on March 30th, 2010 by Corinne
You just ran out of brown sugar, or forgot to add another key recipe ingredient to your shopping list! No need to panic. Use easy substitutions and no one will be the wiser. Here’s how to avoid having to make a mad dash to the convenience store during your holiday gathering!
Following are common ingredients for […]
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Posted on March 24th, 2010 by JoAnne
Found this, from Pillsbury, and thought it was adorable. I must admit that I’ve never bought refrigerated cookie dough, though friends have told me that I missed out on simple, kid-friendly, edible activities when our son was a young child.
So here it is–a fun Easter cookie to assemble with the kids. Or perhaps a surprise […]
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Posted on January 26th, 2010 by JoAnne
Please join us in helping to raise awareness of the need to improve women’s heart health, and about all the ways we can help protect ourselves from the #1 killer of women.
The American Heart Association is once again sponsoring “Go Red for Women,” and as part of this extensive national effort, everyone is invited to […]
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Posted on January 15th, 2010 by Corinne
There’s no greater gift then making special memories with your kids. This Valentine’s Day spend fun, quality time with your kids in the kitchen. Let them help you bake tasty, festive desserts to celebrate the holiday together.
You can easily create a great Valentine’s Day party with festive cups, napkins, plates, and fun activities. Crayola offers […]
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