This is our favorite time of year to entertain. Our houses are probably the cleanest they’ve been all year, and we are eager to show off our tree and other holiday adornments. We’ve got stacks of baked goods and scads of aromatic candles. The problem? We, along with everyone around us, are overscheduled. If we’re [...]
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Thanksgiving Throwdown
It’s an exciting time! Well, it’s exciting until you find yourself at the grocery store on Wednesday, or God help you, Thursday morning. We’re gearing up for our holiday and want to bring you along for the ride! To get us started, here’s a list of what Drawl is doing [...]
Turkey Day Twists
For people who love to cook and entertain, Thanksgiving is high on the list of ideal holidays. It’s a time for both tradition and trying out new recipes, for getting out the good china for dinner and flopping on the couch later with the half-empty pie pan. Most of us have a [...]
10-Minute Hosting: Black Friday
Do you, like us, hide from the masses the day after Thanksgiving? You can’t pay us to leave the house and venture out on Black Friday. If you’d like to skip the chaos but still have something to look forward to, host a little Black Friday floating party. Pour some drinks, set out [...]
Tofurky Sucks
If you are a non-vegetarian who is cooking for a vegetarian this Thanksgiving, here are some tips.. First, please don’t assume that a vegetarian needs an exact substitute for whatever meat is being served. Some people are vegetarians for ethical or health reasons, but many of us simply don’t like meat [...]
Spinach-Artichoke Dip
This creamy, savory dip is always a hit with sturdy tortilla chips and can double as a sandwich filling. Spinach-Artichoke Dip Serves 8-10 Ingredients 20 oz. frozen, chopped spinach, thawed, liquid squeezed out 1 tsp. olive oil 1 small onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced dash of white wine 1 14.5 oz can of [...]
Creepy Cocktail
Our blood-red beverage for Halloween can do double duty for adults and kids; whether you spike it or leave out the vodka altogether, this one’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser. Creepy Cocktail Serves 12+ Ingredients 1/2 gal. cranberry juice 1 can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed 1 bottle grenadine syrup 1 can tart cherries (pitted [...]
Halloween Playlist
Are you a little worn out on “Elvira” and “Monster Mash?” Well, we are too. They’re great, but sometimes you need to break out of your holiday music rut, and the $3.99 CD of “haunted house sounds” may not cut it if your crowd is over six years old. Here’s a nice little list of [...]
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