Tricks for Treats
Go beyond dressing your pug in an owl costume this year. How about costuming your food? Spooky and kooky surprises are part of Halloween, and these recipes are delightfully different …
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Best for Guests Part I: a Warm Welcome
Celeb designer and featured hayneedle.com blogger Evette Rios returns! In part one of a series, she shows us how to ensure house guests enjoy a most satisfying stay.
Set the Table to Shine
Give the gift of glam to your guests this holiday and set your table with a side of sparkle. Perfect for any holiday occasion, a luxe look is easily achieved with just a few key elements …
Kamado Cookin’
George to the Rescue contest winner Chef Mike shares a couple of his favorite smoked/grilled recipes. Forget burgers and take a walk on the interesting side …
Savory & Sweetie Pies
Everybody loves pie … and here are two variations on a theme for your fall and holiday gatherings.
Inventive Cheese Plate
Make your presentation a sensation. Annette shows us some simple ways to make serving pieces that please. You can create unique plates to serve up anything from finger foods to favorite fruits to, oh, say, cheese …
If It Ain’t Baroque, Fix It!
Add a few fashionable frills to your space with fanciful decor.
Itchin’ for a Bigger Kitchen?
For us commitment-shy, a kitchen island on wheels is like the perfect relationship: an ideal mix of stability, space, and freedom. Here we take a peek at our design-your-own island, with a nary a misfit toy to be found …
Seasonal Staple: The Hall Tree
Hit up a hall tree for a little help with fall/winter organization.
A Grill’s Best Friend
With a stock of fresh ingredients and a guest list in mind, what’s a girl to do? Fire up the grill, of course. Entertaining is easy and pocket-friendly with some staple ingredients and – wait for it – a hot grill …