It’s another new year. If you’re anything like me, you have a laundry list of resolutions. This year, one of my resolutions is to step out of my cooking comfort zone and start making new and exciting dishes. My first thought was to make sushi rolls, but my more practical side interrupted and started whispering “baby steps.” I really wanted to try something with an Asian flare, so I decided to try and make this knock-off recipe of PF Chang’s Lettuce Wraps from Food.com.
While the directions may look complicated, this isn’t a difficult recipe. The hardest part was tearing
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New Year’s Table Decor
by T Akery January 2nd, 2012 | New Year's
The New Year's party is traditionally one of glitz and glamor. So, the New Year's table decor should reflect the same type of glittering decorations.
Silver is usually the traditional color of New Year's. So, start your table decor with a silver tablecloth as a background. The silver tablecloth can match a variety of themes while still maintaining the feeling of New Year's. Silver also has a tendency to make other colors on your table pop in comparison.
Add a bit of pizazz to your table by reusing your Christmas lights. Tape the string of either white or colored lights around
Silver is usually the traditional color of New Year's. So, start your table decor with a silver tablecloth as a background. The silver tablecloth can match a variety of themes while still maintaining the feeling of New Year's. Silver also has a tendency to make other colors on your table pop in comparison.
Add a bit of pizazz to your table by reusing your Christmas lights. Tape the string of either white or colored lights around
New Year’s Party Ideas
by T Akery December 29th, 2011 | New Year's
A New Year's Party does not have to be the same old thing. Champagne toasts and dressing up are fine, but they can get boring. Instead, try a party theme that gives a nod to the past. This way you can look back and celebrate the upcoming year at the same time.
Consider picking a year that most of your party guests can relate to, such as the 1970s, 1980s or 1990s. One reason is that your guests likely already have outfits they can use, and finding decorations is relatively easy for these particular time periods. You can go further
Consider picking a year that most of your party guests can relate to, such as the 1970s, 1980s or 1990s. One reason is that your guests likely already have outfits they can use, and finding decorations is relatively easy for these particular time periods. You can go further
New Year’s Party Favors
by Jessica B. December 26th, 2011 | New Year's
I admit, I need a few days to recover from Christmas, and so sometimes my New Year's Eve party feels a bit like a last minute scrape together. I like to find easy party favors which represent the New Year's theme, and I'm not a big fan of spending money on stuff that we all know is going to go directly into the garbage can. You won't catch me with 2012 glasses or paper hats. But here are some classics that never fail!
- Calendars – Of course, it is totally obvious, but what is better for New Years than a
New Year’s Eve Party
by Jaclyn Abergas December 28th, 2010 | Decorations, New Year's, Party Ideas
Planning a New Year's Eve party? Here are some tips.
Decor and Music
You can think of a theme or go with a general New Year's theme. Hang curled ribbons everywhere, on the ceilings, windows, staircases, tables, chairs, everywhere you can think of. You can choose to use the same colored ribbons, different colored ones or different colored ones mixed together. Stick Happy New Year! posters everywhere and look for Happy New Year toothpicks to decorate the food.
Food
There's not going to be a lot of people sitting down so make sure the food will be easy to carry and eat. Finger foods
Decor and Music
You can think of a theme or go with a general New Year's theme. Hang curled ribbons everywhere, on the ceilings, windows, staircases, tables, chairs, everywhere you can think of. You can choose to use the same colored ribbons, different colored ones or different colored ones mixed together. Stick Happy New Year! posters everywhere and look for Happy New Year toothpicks to decorate the food.
Food
There's not going to be a lot of people sitting down so make sure the food will be easy to carry and eat. Finger foods
