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Ready to Entertain: A Halloween Postscript

We had Mike’s Halloween Birthday Party on Saturday evening. Here’s an illustrated narrative. When guests arrived I was ready to entertain. The sink was empty. And the dishwasher was empty. Gracie had set the table earlier that afternoon. I carved … Continue reading

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Turkey & Black Bean Chili

I am on track for my one relaxed hour. My chili is done and waiting patiently in the refrigerator. If you too would like to do a  Chili Bar for your Halloween Party, here’s the recipe for Turkey & Black … Continue reading

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Happy Halloween Parties

Since my goal is to increase home entertaining nationally by 10% I want to encourage you to have more parties. But I don’t want you to have more parties and feel resentful — not of  your partner or your children … Continue reading

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Why Don’t You Have a Halloween Party?

Halloween falls on a Saturday about every seven years. (Leap years mess up this exact formula.) And this year is one of those Saturday Halloween years. So this Halloween is an especially good one to plan a little trick and … Continue reading

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