Holiday Cocktails

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Happy Friday! The weekend is upon us (finally) !! This weekend is sure to be filled with holiday parties, gathering with family and laughing with loved ones.  If you’d like to add a little extra “cheer” to your holiday weekend, these cocktails are just right.  [Read more...]

5 Fab Holiday Cookie Recipes

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Aside from decorating, baking cookies is one of my favorite things to do during the holiday season. This year my 2 nieces are old enough to join in the fun! My only dilemma is selecting which cookies to bake.  Check out these 5 fab cookie recipes to try this holiday season. Help me pick 2 recipes to bake!  [Read more...]

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Throw a Confetti Fete`

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Nothing says PARTY like confetti being tossed in the air! Wouldn’t make a great (and inexpensive) theme for a party? The bright rainbow of colors are cheerful and are sure to set the tone of happy fun.  Add some confetti to your next fete` using these tips! [Read more...]

Labor Day Luau

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The final summer holiday weekend is here. I’m sad to see summer go, but I am looking forward the crisp fall air and comfort foods that come along with it.  For some of us, it will be the last time we gather our friends and families for a BBQ. Why not turn your final summer bash into a LABOR DAY LUAU ???   [Read more...]

Celebrate National Wine Day With Cupcake Vineyard Wines

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National Wine Day could not have occurred on a more perfect day.  It’s Friday and most of us have a 3 day weekend to look forward to.  Woohoo! In honor of one of the most important holidays on our calendar, National Wine Day (oh and Memorial Day ;-) ) we wanted to highlight one of our favorite wine brands, Cupcake Vineyards.

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Cinco de Mayo : 3 Best Ways to NOT Drink a Corona

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Hola! Cinco de Mayo is this Saturday (as if we needed a reason to drink on a Saturday).  It’s no secret that more Corona’s are probably consumed on this day than any other day of the year. But what do you do if you’re like me and not a fan a beer at all? [Read more...]

How to Host: An Oscar Viewing Party

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On February 28th The 84th Annual Academy Awards (popularly dubbed The Oscars) will air and for those few hours Hollywood will stand still. If you are anything like me, you don’t necessarily need a reason to want to entertain guests; but, the biggest night in movie and film is a damn good one!

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Valentine’s Day Marbled Red Velvet Cheesecake Brownies

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Love Day is only 1 week away and the stores and sites are overflowing with candies, treats and all red and white everything! Although, I believe in showing love every day of the year, having one day that signifies the importance of love is a good thing.

There’s no way someone can think of  Valentine’s Day and not think: CHOCOLATE !! Chocolate covered fruit, chocolate in heart shaped boxes, chocolate cupcakes. Chocolate! Chocolate! Chocolate! Red velvet has become the newest flavor added to the chocolate craze and when I came across this recipe on The Novice Chef, I had to share it with you all!

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{Local Love} Stout + NYC

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It’s Local Love Thursday and I can’t wait to tell you where to get the best burgers in New York City! I spent this past weekend shopping, socializing and dining in the Big Apple with some close friends. And as usual, NYC did not disappoint. [Read more...]

{CGE Top 3} Tailgating Recipes

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What’s a tailgate party with out great food? NOTHING! Although the football game is the main attraction; the menu comes in at a close second. CGE’s Top 3 Tailgating Recipes will have your guests salivating for 3rds and 4ths! [Read more...]