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Dinner Party Themes: 16 Ideas With a Drink Plan for Each

A theme makes a dinner party easier to plan, not harder. It gives you a frame for the menu, the drinks, and the table, so every choice points the same direction. It also gives your guests something...

Hosting Drinks: Setup Guides and Cocktail Kits for Every Occasion

Hosting drinks is different from making drinks. When you are making a single cocktail, precision matters. When you are hosting twelve people for brunch, logistics matter. The questions change from ...

10 Bloody Mary Skewer Ideas for Brunch and Cocktail Parties

The Bloody Mary is the anchor of any brunch table. And if the drink is the anchor, the garnish is the party. Bloody Mary skewers turn a cocktail into an experience. They are edible, shareable, and ...

Bloody Mary Pitcher Recipe: How to Make Bloody Marys for a Crowd

A bloody mary pitcher recipe should be simple. Combine your seasoning, tomato juice, and citrus in a pitcher. Chill it. Let guests add their own vodka and garnishes. That's the format that works fo...

Gluten Free Brunch: Recipes, Ideas, and Hosting Tips

Gluten Free Bruch Ideas   Gluten free brunch has a reputation problem. Too often, people think of sad toast or cardboard muffins. But brunch without gluten can be just as indulgent and satisfyin...

Christmas Bloody Mary: The Holiday Cocktail Your Brunch Deserves

Christmas Bloody Mary: The Holiday Cocktail Your Brunch Deserves Forget the eggnog. Forget the tired mulled wine. This year, let's give your holiday gatherings a backbone with a Christmas Bloody Ma...

What to Serve with Bloody Marys: Food Pairings, Appetizers, and Party Ideas

A Bloody Mary is bold, savory, briny, and spicy. The food next to it should be able to keep up. That means pairing with dishes that complement the tomato-forward flavor profile rather than fighting...