Category: Entertaining

TIP OF THE DAY: Entertain Friends & Family With A DIY Ice Cream Sundae Bar

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Updated July 2026 How about a make-your-own-sundae ice cream and/or sorbet bar for get-togethers. It’s fun and pretty easy to pull off. The biggest challenge is how to keep the ice cream cold on a buffet table. We use a punch bowl filled with ice, and nestle the pints or quarts into the ice. The…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Plate Decorations

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If you admire the fancy plate decoration done by fine chefs, here’s a tip: It’s easy to makes everyday food look quite spectacular! There are three easy steps: 1. Consider placing a bright-colored sauce or purée atop the plate, under the food. If you’re not using a sauce, try a circular or zig-zag drizzle. 2.…
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FOOD HOLIDAY: A Scotch & Chocolate Tasting For National Tartan Day

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It’s National Tartan Day, which recognizes Scottish-Americans’ contributions to America. Tartan, familiar in Scottish kilts, is a pattern consisting of criss-crossed horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colors. Originally woven wool, it is now made in many other materials, and can even be found as wallpaper. Nineteen of the 56 delegates who signed the Declaration…
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