If you have ever noticed, certain foods seem to taste better during certain times of the year.  So whatever the season you plan your party in, these hors d’oeuvres are guaranteed hits! Winter Seasonal Vegetables: Kale Leeks Radishes Rutabaga Turnips Beets Broccoli Sweet Potatoes Parsnips Onions Celery Artichoke Carrots Cabbage Seasonal Fruits: Chestnuts Grapefruit Lemons Oranges Tangerines Mandarins Kiwis Hors d’oeuvre Ideas: Cranberry-Caramelized Onion Cheese Spread (delicious recipe served with an assortment of crackers) Carrot Coconut Soup (delicious recipe) Balsamic Glazed Pear and Goat Cheese Crostini...
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What could go wrong? Living in an apartment has kept me on my toes. Entertaining guests can be a challenge even with careful planning. During Thanksgiving dinner with family, my girlfriend suggested that we entertain a few close friends at our place in a “guys-cook-for-the-girls-night”. Personally, I love to cook so I thought it sounded...
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It seems like everyone is trying to save a few dollars without totally derailing their lifestyles. I would say that I’m in the same boat as that group so, here are a few ideas for a fun night on the cheap. A feast for the eyes: This is the holiday season so get out and enjoy...
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If you’re anything like me, you’re not about to host a dinner party any time soon (unless it’s a pot luck of sorts). When it’s just me and the kitchen I tend to under-do it. Okay, I’ll be honest: Even when friends are over, it’s sometimes pretty sparse. Here are two of my favorite...
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A favorite Caribou Coffee drink of mine is the Turtle Mocha. It’s a great dessert drink, with a lot of sugar. Check out “How To Make a Vanilla Latte at Home” to get the basics for this drink. Then you’ll need: Chocolate syrup Caramel syrup Whipped cream Snickers
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Creating a delicious vanilla latte at home is pretty simple. I’m sure most coffee shops might disagree. But unless you’re a connoisseur, I don’t think you’ll mind (or notice) the difference. Learn how to make your own vanilla lattes at home, with ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen!
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Making dinner isn’t usually something most people spend a lot of time doing and certainly don’t spend a lot of time planning. However, living in an apartment I have found that a little careful meal planning can go a very long way. Take a few minutes to make some careful choices can save time...
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Hosting a casual wine party is a great way to reconnect with old friends and meet a lot of new people in a relaxed environment. I have hosted several of these very casual events and the most important part of the evening is all the planning that is involved before the first guest even...
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My family has a lot of get-togethers around the holidays, mostly involving food and gifts. A couple years into my adult life I realized my contribution expectations had changed. Though I never received a manual, it become obvious I was expected to help out during the holidays (as I should be). The problem was...
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Sick of spending $4 on coffee? Me too. Save time and money with a French press. You might be surprised at just how easy “gourmet” coffee truly is.
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