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Parsley

Parsley is more than just a garnish! The ancient Romans used parsley to cover the smell of alcohol on the breath and aid in digestion. If a person looked like they were at death’s door, it was said that they were in need of parsley — the herb was sprinkled on corpses as a deodorizer. In ancient Greece, parsley was used in funeral ceremonies and wreaths given to athletes. People believed that the demi-god Hercules had used parsley in his garlands; the herb was fed to horses in the hopes of increasing stamina. By the Middle Ages, parsley was used … Continue reading →

Entertaining: Serving Your Guests

This article isn’t going to be about food, so much as it is about how to serve your offerings to your guests. If you’d like to learn more about recipes, cooking techniques, tools, and particular foods, please check out our great Food Blog. Here, we’re going to address presentation. How food and beverages are presented can make or break your event. Everything should of course be served in an attractive manner, but how do you translate that into action? One of the best ways to do so is to look at the colors and textures of the items you’re serving … Continue reading →

Entertaining: Lunch with the Girls

This is a great time of year to invite your friends over for a leisurely lunch. The weather is still nice, the kids are in school, and everyone can take a deep breath and relax before it’s time to start concentrating on the holidays. Go all out and make it really special. Make pretty place cards. Pick up some fresh cut flowers. Make sumptuous foods and decadent desserts. Wear something cute and get out of those jeans for a while. Turn on some fun, upbeat music. Serve lunch outdoors or in, but make an afternoon of it. You can even … Continue reading →

Mother’s Day Meal Special Effects

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Mom will surely appreciate anything you make for her, whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner on Mother’s Day, but a few styling tricks will make the presentation something special and she’ll always remember the extra effort. She doesn’t have to know how easy it really is! Breakfast: This tip is from the February 2005 Sunset Magazine: Lightly oil a heart-shaped cookie cutter and put it in the middle of a shallow bowl. Fill it with yogurt or jam. Now surround the cookie cutter with regular oatmeal or cream of wheat. Remove the cookie cutter and you have a little love … Continue reading →