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A curious guest can permanently disconnect you from hosting. Everyone was having a good time until someone came back from the bathroom and asked what […]
Continue reading »One of the perks of working in an office is access to snacks that you don’t have to pay for. When I worked for a […]
Continue reading »In a brain that is constantly torn with uncertainty and anxiety, there is one belief that I am absolutely sure of: I can give orders. […]
Continue reading »I’ve never been to a Super Bowl party serving Cuban sandwiches and I’m convinced this needs to change. Of all the meat, melting, juicy, pressed […]
Continue reading »The baked brie serves as a kind of cheese ball; instead of air, the inside is full of sticky melted cheese (and a promise). When […]
Continue reading »As TVs have gotten bigger and more complex in their fairly young lives, our living rooms have evolved into in-person viewing rooms. But as interesting […]
Continue reading »I love collecting vintage kitchen utensils, including beautiful teak cheese domes and serving boards. They look nice, especially the domes, but they don’t smell very […]
Continue reading »If you didn’t already know, we at Skillet are big fans of cheese balls . They are amazing, impressive, shareable and just crazy. I understand […]
Continue reading »A good exchange of holiday cookies will give you a feeling of comfort, contentment and joy. Poor cookie sharing is frustrating, unexpectedly competitive, and may […]
Continue reading »Holiday parties aren’t complete without snacks, music, and festive drinks. (Oh, and friends too, but back to the drinks.) Choosing the best holiday drink is […]
Continue reading »With winter break and the new year approaching, I think it’s safe to say that it’s official party time. Whether you are arranging snacks or […]
Continue reading »Grilled cheese leads the category for reliable sandwiches. Simple in method and easily liked by the crowd, their only real drawback is that they are […]
Continue reading »Inviting friends and family over for the holidays is stressful enough, but if any of your guests have food allergies, you might be especially worried. […]
Continue reading »You can seriously think about Thanksgiving. You can start planning a careful schedule weeks in advance, make a bunch of preparations to reduce the amount […]
Continue reading »Last week we took a close look at the worst things you can do when cooking for Thanksgiving , but food is only half of […]
Continue reading »I can’t turn down pumpkin holiday meals, regardless of the actual pumpkin content. Anything will do – pumpkin desserts, pumpkin beer, and even something shaped […]
Continue reading »There is something to be said about portioned snacks. They are easy for your guests to snack on, have little clutter, and are actually quite […]
Continue reading »Halloween is almost here and you forgot to decorate. Maybe you didn’t have time or didn’t think that someone would come, but suddenly the plans […]
Continue reading »To get the most spooky effect from pumpkin lanterns this year, you need some smoke coming out of their cold, dead mouths. However, candles don’t […]
Continue reading »There is a problem with raw plates as party food. It’s one thing if you eat raw broccoli alone, but if I come to your […]
Continue reading »I love hosting dinner parties, but I hate host anxiety. To combat this, I’m always looking for beautiful, impressive recipes that are secretly simple. Ina […]
Continue reading »Grilled meats like burgers, hot dogs, and chicken tend to take center stage at picnics, as do many others happening this holiday weekend, but the […]
Continue reading »There are two types of overnight guests: scheduled and unscheduled. Scheduled guests are usually family members and friends on vacation or in town for the […]
Continue reading »Sex parties are nothing new. Bonobos had orgies before humans existed, and the earliest evidence of group sex between humans dates back to cavemen attending […]
Continue reading »In cooking, as in life, a little bit of healthy competition can motivate people to show up, show off and shine. Cooking, baking, any food-related […]
Continue reading »Super Bowl party food is traditionally salty, cheesy, fatty, and meaty . Wings, pizza, burgers, doggies, and creamy sauces with chunks of bacon are all […]
Continue reading »Beer is the official drink of football, but perhaps it doesn’t always have to be. When it comes to the biggest game of the year […]
Continue reading »When it comes to lunch, it’s hard to beat church dinner, especially if you’re in the South or Midwest. Casseroles, all kinds of fried foods, […]
Continue reading »The turkey was stuffed, the political arguments, thankfully, went their own way, the pants were unbuttoned, and the chairs dozed (well, everyone except you, if […]
Continue reading »The Oscars are one of the biggest awards of the year, and since you root for your favorite actors, directors and films, one way to […]
Continue reading »Your interest in blockbusters may have faded after the coronavirus and killer hornets hit closed theaters, but most of the movies we’ve forgotten are making […]
Continue reading »In general, the more pizza we have, the better. This is especially true for the Super Bowl party, so be prepared for some good news […]
Continue reading »I hope you’ve banished the idea of a “Super Bowl party” from your brain, because there is no scenario where it would be acceptable for […]
Continue reading »You don’t have to watch football to enjoy the abundance of chicken wings, but I can’t watch sports without them. Whether they’re grilled, oven-roasted, fried, […]
Continue reading »Guacamole is as good as the avocado you make it from, and much of the fruit’s strength comes from ripeness. If you live in an […]
Continue reading »At some point, I decided to do my best to use Google Home devices. I love being able to ask what the weather is now, […]
Continue reading »When you cook dinner, at least in my house, one question always arises: what are we planning to drink with him. While some pairings are […]
Continue reading »Tournament “greatest of all time» Jeopardy! In full swing. And if you haven’t had the opportunity to take part in the show yet, now you […]
Continue reading »They say revenge is a dish best served cold, and the same goes for horror movies. What makes winter the perfect backdrop for a horror […]
Continue reading »New Years Eve, a 2011 romantic comedy set hours before the New York City ball falls, is a horror movie. You probably know this because […]
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