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5 Tips for Planning Your Party Menu

September 10, 2010
5 Tips for Planning Your Party Menu

The first principle of dinner party planning is that guests and the host tend to enjoy  simple dinners the most. So always make an effort to keep things simple. It will put less strain on your budget and nerves, and you’ll have more time to spend with your guests. Here are a few essential tips [...]

5 Must-Try Party Dips

September 10, 2010

Ever noticed that there’s always a crowd around the chips and dip? Most party dips are super-easy to prepare. All you have to do is slice up some vegetables, open a bag of chips and stand back to watch your guests munch to their heart’s delight. Dips are ideal for just about any event, including [...]

5 No Cook Appetizers

September 10, 2010
5 No Cook Appetizers

Every summer cooks throughout the world face the same dilemma – to cook or not to cook, that is the question. Just because it’s hot outside doesn’t mean you can’t throw a killer party. In fact, lots of tasty recipes don’t require a stove or an open flame. Here are five tried and true no [...]

What Food Should You Bring to Burning Man

August 31, 2010

I’ve been packing all day getting ready for a trip far into the Nevada desert… yep, I’m going to Burning Man. If you’re not familiar with Burning Man, it’s an annual event held in the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada. The event is described by many as an experiment in community, radical self-expression, and [...]

Pucker up! It’s National Lemonade Day

August 20, 2010
Pucker up! It’s National Lemonade Day

When life gives you lemons… make lemonade! I know… sometimes easier said than done. Summer has finally arrived in Los Angeles and nothing says summer than a nice tall glass of lemonade. To celebrate National Lemonade Day, we’re sharing some of our best member lemonade recipes with you! So why not make some yourself? Here’s [...]

A Day in the Life of an OC Fair Cupcake Judge

August 17, 2010
A Day in the Life of an OC Fair Cupcake Judge

I was honored to spend part of last Saturday judging dozens of cupcakes at the Orange County Fair’s annual Cupcake Classic.  I had such a great time! Having never been a judge before, I didn’t really know what to expect… and I was pleasantly surprised. Here’s a rundown of the event, along with some insights [...]

Foodie’s Guide to SXSW Panel Picking

August 11, 2010
Foodie’s Guide to SXSW Panel Picking

by Babette Pepaj Founder of BakeSpace.com Vote with your stomach. SXSW (South by Southwest) is a film, music and interactive media festival that takes place every March in Austin, TX. The Interactive program features five days of presentations and panel discussions from some of the brightest minds in digital media. Each year, thousands of panel [...]

The Mediterranean Diet

July 30, 2010
The Mediterranean Diet

Guest Post by Sabra Chef Colombe Jacobsen Photo: Sabra Grilled Veggie Wrap The Mediterranean diet is one of my favorite guidelines for eating. It’s full of flavor, delicious, and satisfying. There’s no compromise on taste like most diets. This is in a large part because of the fresh, high quality ingredients and enjoyable, active lifestyle [...]



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