Most people like to spend their 4th of July celebrations outdoors, like on a picnic, to a place where they can enjoy the end of the day fireworks display. And no picnic is complete withoout bringing something sweet. When it comes to choosing what dessert to make for a picnic, it is always best to … Read more
Running into the house for extra glasses, plates, utensils or drinks is never fun when you are hosting a backyard party. Having a spare of everything outside is a nice solution, but you can’t leave all those things lying around in the open and just anywhere. What you need is some kind of a serving station. Something … Read more
Children are always energetic, but in the summer time they spend a lot more of that energy than any other time of the year. All that running around, playing and swimming needs to be fueled with the occasional in-between meal snack and nothing is more suitable for the summer than some fresh fruit. The sweet … Read more
Eating a cold, refreshing popsicle is part of everyone’s loving childhood memory of the summertime. As we grew older, the popsicle was left behind with many other childhood favorites. Even now we may enjoy the occasional frozen treat, but if we want to make it truly refreshing, we need to make it a “poptail”. Fir the past few … Read more
Every celebration involves drinking, but that is especially so for St Patrick’s Day. Beer is the number one choice of beverage for St. Paddy’s and there are plenty of other Irish cocktails to choose from. And a celebration is fun only when everyone can join in. There is always at least one designated driver that has to … Read more
No party is ever complete without a few dozen balloons. They make everyone happy, from youngest to oldest. After the party is all over, instead of popping them all (although that is very fun too), you can use them to make something new creative and useful. Here are a few ideas that will surely get your … Read more
Football season is starting and the kick off for this year’s Super Bowl Sunday is on February 1, so you’d better start with your preparations. If you have at least one football fan in you home, and the chances are there is, then you might end up hosting a Super Bowl party. In that case, spread … Read more
Even if your taste in beverages doesn’t include wine, you can’t say no to having a glass of champagne to make the first toast of the new year. To make the moment even better, make sure that the glass you raise looks as cheerful as the occasion. No need to buy new ones, turn your plain … Read more
With its white and red swirls, the candy cane has become a symbol for Christmas, almost as much as Santa and the Christmas tree. Now, with Christmas over, we are left with tons of candy canes that no one would eat, so why not use them for some New Years’ desserts? Here are some recipes … Read more