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Dec 23, 2017

Recipe for a Quick Pickle

An easy “pickle” recipe that’s great for home or as a gift. I had a great Bloody Mary at Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, and they served a simply wonderful vinegary/garlicky green bean as one of the vegetable garnishes...

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Dec 16, 2017

Tips for Wrapping Presents for the Holidays

Isn’t it time to change up your Christmas wrapping skills? I was always the gift wrapper at my house while growing up. The rest of my family thought it was a big chore, but I loved it. I turned every...

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Dec 14, 2017

A New Holiday Party Idea for your New Year’s Celebration

Start a new tradition for ringing in the New Year with an Open House! One of the best times of the year to have a party is New Year’s Day. I’m not talking about New Year’s Eve – the one...

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Dec 09, 2017

Holiday Home Entertaining Tip – Stocking Stuffers!

A fun update for an ancient holiday tradition. I think one of the most fun and endearing holiday traditions is Christmas stockings. When I was a kid, it was a way to get a lot of candy. By the time...

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Dec 07, 2017

Holiday Appetizers: hors d’oeuvres and finger foods, yum!

Tips for making your holiday appetizers truly appealing. Planning a holiday party? Start with all the ones you’ve seen – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Why remember the bad and the ugly? Because, we don’t want to do...

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