It is easy to give an individual look to a table setting by placing monogrammed Easter egg cakes on each plate. It not only looks special but dessert is easy to serve! When there are the usual last minute details to take care of right before dinner is served, it is good to know
An Easter Table Setting: Roses, Mousse, and Candy
The white chocolate mousse turns up again and again on our tables because guests love the dessert and it can be made in advance. I have noticed the cloth napkins are seldom used; however, they look so nice that I almost always put them on the table. Then I add paper napkins because guests
Centerpiece: Using Easter Egg Candles & Flowers
The Easter centerpiece was easy to put together by placing the egg candles in votive candle holders and then on a cupcake stand. I didn’t light them, though! Keeping the cellophane on the candles adds a nice shine. Adding little bits of the fresh flower, Baby’s Breath, easily fills in spaces on the arrangement.
Christmas Centerpiece: To Add or Not to Add Lights
Which centerpiece photo do you prefer: the one with lights or the one without lights? The LED lights add a brightness to the table; however, I think they look the best at night because the strings really stand out during the day. Next year, I am going to spend more time working with them because I
Nordic Table Settings on Display at the American Swedish Institute
If you are interested in holiday traditions and table settings as much as I am this exhibit is one you won’t want to miss! I spoke with Karen R. Nelson, Marketing & Communications Manager at ASI, and she explained that along with the Jewish community five Nordic countries are featured: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and
Using Gift Wrap as Table Runners at Bachman’s
Dan Varey, Designer, and Paul Sternberg, Stylist, from Bachman’s worked with layering and colors to create an extremely festive table setting. Their idea to use gift wrap on the table was really resourceful! The table setting began with a white tablecloth and then two different lengths of gift wrap. A fabric runner was placed on
Table Setting for Fallen Comrades
Ceremony and tradition Fellow Marines and friends, Today marks the 241st anniversary of the United States Marine Corps. As such, Marines the world over gather to celebrate at luncheons, formal balls and when necessary, helicopter delivered beer dropped on the DMZ, Mosul, Kanduhar and any other place where Marines are needed. Today at Pebble Beach,
Centerpiece: Using a Serving Dish
Sometimes the best way to pull the pattern of the dishes together is to simply place flowers in a serving dish that can work as the centerpiece. It didn’t take long to arrange the flowers and added a splash of color to the table. A wire frame on the bottom of the serving dish helps
Cioppino: Bringing Coastal Flavor to the Midwest
1 onion, chopped ½ cup green onion, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 tablespoons olive oil One 1-pound, 3 oz. can tomatoes OR One container of diced tomatoes from deli 1 ⅓ cups tomato purée Old Bay Seasoning, about 6 shakes ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (Lea & Perrins) 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon kosher salt