Inspirations filtered by category: Entertaining

Beer & Food: Made for Each Other
Food pairings don’t have to focus on wine. With an influx of small, local micro-breweries making new, inventive beers meant to be paired with meals and older bigger breweries paying more attention than ever to flavor, it’s a great time to match up your favorite brews with some of…
Be a Tailgating Tastemaker
The best part of the big game takes place before the game even begins: tailgating! We’ve got some simple and delicious tips that will show off your culinary expertise and help you party with ease and style. With a little planning and a make-ahead menu to please your hungry crowd,…
Bloody Marys, Bloody Good!
We love a good Blood Mary. The drink itself, rich with tomato juice (and its accompanying jolt of Vitamin C) and brightened by spices (and by vodka, unless you like yours alcohol free), is delicious and satisfying. But it’s when we add extras—from sauces and spices to veggies to …
Beach Party!
Have you ever noticed how kids simply flourish when there’s water around? Be it an ocean beach, a Great Lake, a small pond, a pool, a hose, or a sprinkler, water means fun. Take the crankiest child and get him in the water, and you’ve got a happy camper on your hands almost immed…
Tennis party recipes you’ll love-love
Every late June/early July, in the London suburb of Wimbledon, there takes place a tennis tournament the whole world loves to watch. For two weeks, spectators from around the globe arrive en masse, lucky to have nabbed tickets via lottery or hopeful to snag limited day-of tickets…
Host a Happy Hour at Home
At the end of a busy week, there’s nothing like meeting up with friends and unwinding for a well-deserved and aptly named happy hour. A beverage or two, some appetizers, and plenty of friendly chit-chat help make the hectic work week fade away. Instead of gathering at a local …

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