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Cold Days, Hot Drinks
Nothing makes guests feel more at home than a toasty drink on a chilly day. These recipes come from Duluth’s own hostess extraordinare and owner of ApronElegance.com, Rachel Hart, who recommends creating a hot drink buffet for your next winter event.
Easy Crowd Pleaser – Easy Chicken Chili
The key to a successful “home-cooked” party is balancing your time with your tasks. If you’ve got a crowd coming, you don’t want to spend all your time in the kitchen. This easy crowd pleasing chili is perfect for fall and winter gatherings, can be easily doubled or tripled AND […]
Etiquette Isn’t a Bad Word
In this casual world of social media, blue jeans and informality there are still some common courtesies that apply to both the host and the guest.
Throwing a Holiday Party for Your Business
The holidays are approaching and you’re contemplating doing something nice for your employees by throwing a company party. You are in good company; according to a national survey, over 70% of business owners indicated that they were planning some sort of holiday party. Holiday parties have changed over the years, […]
Questions for Your Caterer (a List)
Playing 20 (or more) questions with your caterer is totally acceptable. We suggest these for must-know answers:
Just the Party Facts Ma’am
Just as the “Stay-cation” swept the nation a couple years ago, so did home entertaining. Tight wallets and the desire to socialize drove people to their own tables instead of expensive restaurants. It was so much fun that even as the economy improves, your table is the place to be […]
Tracy’s Tip: Delegating
One of the things I’ve learned over the years is that it’s a lot more stressful if you try to do absolutely every little detail yourself when you are planning an event. There are opportunities to do a little delegating regardless of what you are planning. Let’s face it, you […]
Open Bar? Cash Bar? Modified Bar? Oh My!
Creating the bar that is the best for your event and your budget can be one of the hardest planning aspects of your event, but don’t fret! The main thing to remember is that there is no right or wrong way. Every event is different and many factors can contribute […]