Category: Entertaining

RECIPE: Chocolate-Dipped Shortbread

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Back in the 17th century, sugar was costly and shortbread was considered an expensive luxury, a treat reserved for special celebrations, Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. Imagine how over-the-top-indulgent those party-goers would think us if they had these dipped shortbread fingers! We thank the folks at Walkers Shortbread for this festive yet easy recipe. Serve…
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TIP OF THE DAY: The Dish On Plates & Glasses

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Food looks more exciting when it’s well packaged. That means the right garnishes, but also the right plates and glasses. Use your nice cups and glasses to serve food—including the ones you have packed away in the “good china” closet. Use beautiful tea cups to serve yogurt, fruit salad, soup, ice cream, seviche or sides.…
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FREEBIE: Free Shipping From Rick’s Picks Artisan Pickles

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Get free shipping through October 31 plus a new Bloody Mary recipe. Photo courtesy of RicksPicksNYC.com. Our favorite pickle perfectionist, Rick’s Picks, is offering FREE SHIPPING in the contiguous U.S. (that’s the same as the Lower 48) through the end of the month, on orders of 4 jars or more. (It’s very easy to devour…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Pumpkin Table Settings

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Scatter miniature pumpkins and gourds to dress up the dining table from October through Thanksgiving weekend. They also can be used to hold place cards: Either cut a slit on the top with a sharp knife to insert the card, or use strong double-stick tape to affix it. See our favorite Halloween chocolates, which can…
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