TIP OF THE DAY: Beer & Salsa Party Bar With Mexican Beer For Cinco De Mayo

One of our favorite ways to celebrate Cinco de Mayo is with a Mexican beer and salsa bar: a tasting of different beers from Mexico, different salsas, and our favorite corn chips from Food Should Taste Good. Bohemia* is one of our favorite Mexican beers. It was named after a region in the former republic…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Slate Makes A Great Plate

A stunning presentation for mixed hors d’oeuvre or mini desserts. Photo courtesy Chapter 40 restaurant | Kerry, Ireland.   Stylish restaurants are always looking for new plates and other dishes. After all, the presentation—the plate and the garnish—generates the “ooh!” factor when food is set before guests. Sometimes, the eating receptacle is not part of…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Mashed Potato Martini

Mashed potatoes are more festive in a martini glass…with custom toppings. Photo courtesy IdahoPotatoes.com.   Yesterday we suggested a baked potato bar. Today, we’re adapting the idea to mashed potatoes—specifically, a Mashed Potato Martini. This could be the best mashed potato recipe: a fun and memorable way to serve guests. You dish out the mashed…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Set Up A Baked Potato Bar

Whether for family, buffet or other festivity, a baked potato bar is fun and delicious. For an impressive yet easy display, bake a batch of Idaho potatoes and set them out. Pick out some favorites from the list below, and allow guests to customize their own toppings. Baked Potato Bar Toppings Black or kidney beans…
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ST. PATRICK’S DAY: Oysters & Champagne

Oysters and bubbly are not just for New Year’s Eve. Oysters on the half shell are a favorite in Ireland. While they’re popular bar food with a beer, you can create a real celebration with sparkling wine. Whether with Champagne or the lighter and more affordable Cava and Prosecco sparklers, invite friends over to toast…
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