Food & Entertaining
The Ultimate Kick-off Checklist
It's that time of year: football pre-game shows, cheerleaders, Hail Marys, safety blitzes, play-by-play commentary and halftime extravaganzas. Whether you’re heading to the stadium or cheering with close friends from the comfort of your home, make sure you have the essentials to make the most of the day.
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Home Exchange is the Newest Travel Option
How would you like to have free accommodations the next time you travel -- not in a hotel but in a comfortable home away from home. The Broggers of Los Angeles, Calif., are among the growing number of worldwide travelers who have discovered the secret of home exchange and the “ticket” to incredible vacation opportunities.
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Halloween Isn't Just for Kids Anymore
A trip to the mall, with stores featuring Halloween décor, costumes, greeting cards, party favors and more, drives home the point that it's not just kids who are looking forward to celebrating this holiday.
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Stocking Your Bar
Next to the kitchen, the home bar is where many guests are likely to congregate. Unfortunately, this area of the house tends to get overlooked because the idea of properly setting up a bar can be rather overwhelming for most people.
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This Grilling Season, Think Beyond Burgers and Brats
Football season is underway and for the next several months, the delicious smells of food cooked on the grill will be wafting in the air. But it won't just be burgers and brats you're smelling. These days, people are being more adventurous, traveling down their grocer's freezer aisles to find other options.
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Take the Toil Out of Meal Planning
Hey, honey, what’s for dinner? It’s 5:00 and you’re in your usual dinner frenzy. The microwave is buzzing with quick-defrost and you’re slicing and dicing everything in sight. The kids, already full of cereal, wince as you sling the food across the dinner table.
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Pretzels with Pizzazz Make a Great Holiday Treat
The next time you’re invited to a holiday party, and asked to bring something along, instead of slaving over a hot stove for hours, why not wow the crowds with a tasty holiday-themed creation you whipped up in no time. Decorative pretzel rods take just minutes to make, but leave a lasting impression.
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Make Entertaining a Breeze
Stop struggling to find the time and money needed for formal entertaining and focus on casual, inexpensive get-togethers in your own back yard. Make the switch from uptight to laid-back and get ready to greet company with a glass of wine in your hand and comfortable shoes on your feet. Whatever the occasion, here are a few major ideas that require only minor planning.
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