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6 great host gift ideas 6 great host gift ideas
6 great host gift ideas
If you’ve received an invitation to a dinner or large fête, show your appreciation by giving your host a small gift. here are a few helpful suggestions and things to consider. rethink the bottle of wine "most people show up with a bottle of wine, and i'm bored to tears of it," says...
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CD party invitations CD party invitations
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Style at Home party checklists Style at Home party checklists
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How-to video: Canapes How-to video: Canapes
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How do you handle being a holiday hostess? How do you handle being a holiday hostess?
How do you handle being a holiday hostess?
Holiday entertaining doesn't need to be a hair-pulling, teeth-grinding experience every year. before getting overwhelmed with to-do lists, grocery lists and guest lists, take a moment to relax and gather some tips to get you through this hectic time of year. for invaluable advice from real...
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Holiday open house Holiday open house
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Casual get-togethers Casual get-togethers
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Easy entertaining Easy entertaining
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Easy entertaining with Trish Magwood Easy entertaining with Trish Magwood
Easy entertaining with Trish Magwood
Trish magwood, the owner of dish cooking studio in toronto and host of party dish on life network and fine living, offers tips on stocking your pantry and making quick and delicious party snacks. style at home: what should every pantry contain? trish magwood: it depends on what kind of...
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Bonnie Stern's entertaining basics Bonnie Stern's entertaining basics
Bonnie Stern's entertaining basics
We all know how stressful entertaining can be. appetizers , entrée, dessert – there's so much to think about. and if you don't entertain often, it can be even more stressful. even famous foodie bonnie stern knows this. “there are so many different things involved in entertaining that...
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The lost art of dinner parties The lost art of dinner parties
The lost art of dinner parties
Rosemary clooney had it right when she sang, "come on-a my house-i'm gonna give a you figs and dates and grapes and cakes". the power of food to comfort, nurture, and connect people has been understood for centuries. so why have dinner parties seemingly fallen out of fashion? in this age of...
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Outdoor entertaining with the Designer Guys Outdoor entertaining with the Designer Guys
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Grill tips from Mario Batali Grill tips from Mario Batali
Grill tips from Mario Batali
Mario batali's latest cookbook, italian grill , is a must-have for any food enthusiast who craves that little taste of the outdoors during the hot, canadian summer. in this exclusive excerpt, batali outlines the four basic grilling techniques that will lead to consistently exceptional meals....
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Entertaining at home: Simply summer Entertaining at home: Simply summer
Entertaining at home: Simply summer
Chop down that massive to-do list. summer's here and the living is -- or should be -- easy. (didn't you get the memo?) al fresco entertaining is all about relaxing and enjoying company. don't stress over the timing of each course or fret about your table linen. no need to fuss with mixed...
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How to: Host a perfect dinner party How to: Host a perfect dinner party
How to: Host a perfect dinner party
Cynthia david is a toronto-based food writer, who regularly travels the world. she invites friends over as often as possible to test new recipes. cynthia's writing has appeared in canadian living, the toronto star, and food & drink magazine. we asked cynthia to share her best entertaining...
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Entertaining with style Entertaining with style
Entertaining with style
Inviting friends or family to your home for dinner is one of the most personal ways to express your feelings for them. follow these easy tips so that when people you care about come over you can entertain with flair as well as feeling. hosting a sit-down dinner 1 having the table set ahead...
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Add style to outdoor entertaining Add style to outdoor entertaining
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Up close and personal with Jamie Kennedy Up close and personal with Jamie Kennedy
Up close and personal with Jamie Kennedy
Chef jamie kennedy is all about the food. granted, it may seem logical for a chef to be focused on food, but the reality is, in an age of corporatism, licensing deals and tv-series ambitions, not to mention the usual bottom-line concerns that drive the restaurant industry (50-80% of new...
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How to: Plan the perfect party How to: Plan the perfect party
How to: Plan the perfect party
You probably know her as the chic and with-it host of party dish (hgtv canada), but trish magwood is more than just a party gal par excellence. when she's not helping some hapless would-be event thrower pin down a theme, tabletop decor scheme and dream menu on her show, she's usually busy with...
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How to: Throw a pizza party How to: Throw a pizza party
How to: Throw a pizza party
There's a reason why pizzas look so binge-worthy at restaurants and not as styled at home. the crust is golden brown, the cheese is melted to perfection, the ingredients are imaginative and the pairings are as perfect as a hollywood "it" couple. try turning your home kitchen into a pizza joint...
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A guide to afternoon tea A guide to afternoon tea
A guide to afternoon tea
There's more debate about the etiquette of teatime than one might imagine. should you put milk or sugar in your cup? purists will tell you no, but some of us swear by a squeeze of lemon in our chamomile. what time should tea be taken? diehards say the official time is four o'clock in the...
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Entertaining with Massimo Capra Entertaining with Massimo Capra
Entertaining with Massimo Capra
It's hard to imagine a lager-than-life chef limiting his culinary creations to only being cooked in one pot. usually, a gourmet meal requires a variety of items from saucepots, stockpots to sauté pans. but for massimo capra, a well-known toronto based restaurateur, chef and one of the rotating...
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How to: Welcome guests in style How to: Welcome guests in style
How to: Welcome guests in style
In the great country manors of victorian england, inviting guests for extended stays was a normal part of the social calendar. while you may not live on a sprawling estate or employ a large staff, the art of welcoming out-of-town guests is still alive and well. according to author and martha...
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Classic summer lemonade Classic summer lemonade
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How to: Throw a Beaujolais nouveau party How to: Throw a Beaujolais nouveau party
How to: Throw a Beaujolais nouveau party
Want beaucoup fun? kick off the holiday season by throwing a beaujolais nouveau party. beaujolais nouveau is a very young wine made from gamay grapes in the beaujolais region of france. made from grapes picked earlier that same fall, the wine ferments for mere weeks before being bottled and...
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