The Logistics of Hosting a Baked Potato Bar
A look at the pros and cons of doing a baked potato bar and exactly what I bought to serve 17 people.
Party Planning 101: How to Plan a Party Menu
The fifth of a six-part series about Party Planning basics continuing with how to plan a party menu.
How to Host a Chocolate Tasting Party at Home
The steps to hosting a chocolate tasting party at home - what to buy, how to taste, and ideas to make it special.
I Hosted my First Taco Party and Here’s Exactly How Much of Every Ingredient I Served
A breakdown of exactly how much of each item to buy for your next taco party. Serve 12 people for less than $100.
A $25 Grilled Cheese Dinner Party
This post tells you about my $25 grilled cheese and tomato soup dinner party.
A Thai-Inspired Dinner Party
A few months ago I wrote a blog post about how to host monthly dinners with your friends. Last Monday it was my turn to cook again. Usually I find it to be a complete pain in the butt to choose a menu for a dinner, but this time it came together flawlessly – all based on the fact that I had some thai iced tea laying around I’ve been meaning to use.
How to Make a Hot Chocolate Bar
The biggest addition to the party this year was a spiked hot chocolate bar. They’re all the rage on Pinterest these days.
DiBruno Brothers Cheese Pairings
DiBruno Brothers in Philadelphia, PA gives alcohol suggestions to pair with their cheeses including gouda, goat, blue, parmigiano-like, butterscotch & caramel hints, cheddar, and other goodness.
Dessert Party Ideas
Seven ideas for dessert-inspired parties and corresponding movies you can watch during the party.
An Easy Brunch Idea: Egg Strata Recipe
As you probably all know by now, brunch is one of my favorite things. It’s just so delicious and simple and filling. And I love that it can be sweet or savory. I feel like it’s so easy to come up with sweet things to make – pancakes, french toast, waffles – but it’s not always quite as easy to come up with something savory. That’s where egg strata comes in.
How to Host a 1920s Party
ips and tricks on the basics of hosting a 1920s party, plus the food, drinks, decor, and music that will make you feel like you’re partying at Gatsby’s in West Egg.
DIY Mini Wedding Cupcakes
A Q&A about how to make +1,000 mini wedding cupcakes for a wedding and the process my friend Johanna executed.
An Italian Antipasto
A breakdown of how much food to buy for an Italian Antipasto including deli cheeses, deli meats, pickled items, and extras.
Providing Food for Large Groups
How much food you need to buy if you want to have a taco night or pasta dinner for a large group. This is especially helpful for resident assistants.