Entertaining on Sunday
When we were growing up in our family of six children, our mother would go on strike every Sunday. She just put down her knives and pots and said, "Right, that's it. Sunday is my day of rest. All of you
Entertaining
Entertaining with seafood
It's September - time to get moving. So take yourself down to a river on the West Coast, or make friends with someone up north who has a boat. Late in the month when the water is warm and the moon is
Peanut butter balls
Peanut butter and chocolate is a great combination. The flavour will depend on the peanut butter you use. If it's salt free, then make sure you add a little salt to the mixture. Makes 20, ready in 20
Entertaining the Basque way
I am travelling in the Basque country in north Spain. Along with the scenery, the thing that stands out for me is the people - they possibly invented the word hospitality. It's a really interesting mix
Entertaining for Father's Day and beyond
Father's Day was invented in Americain 1908 so men didn't get jealous of Mother's Day. I have the father most people wish they had - kind, gentle, loving, witty and taken to gambling. When asked what his
How to be a good guest - dietary requirements
To have your friends over for a meal is always a joy, and you want them to be happy. However, one way to spoil it is to let guests dictate your culinary choices. No-one had food allergies when I was a
Entertaining on the go
Entertaining doesn't have to be done in the home - it can be done anywhere. A really wonderful thing my friends and I used to do when I lived in oontreal was the day-long breakfast. on wintry Sunday mornings
How to host a budget friendly bash
Here's the scene: You're tired of doing all the cooking at your place, you'd appreciate some company and you're broke. The phone rings - joy! You've been invited to a birthday dinner. ooh, you think,
How to: explore a farmer's market
It's hard these days to know what a vegetable's true season is, as some of our food is imported. The best way to find out which vegetables are in season is to go to a farmers' market as they only sell
Entertaining at home - how to graciously end the night
We know that good food, laughter, conversation, wonderful table decoration, lively people and happiness make for successful entertaining. You've all read my columns and are now experts at having all the
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