Dinner Party Tips
The Ethical Consumer at Thanksgiving – Green Recipe Tips for Turkeys
You can be an ethical consumer and still enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving dinner! These green recipe tips for turkeys are from the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA).
“On Thanksgiving Day when Americans give thanks for the abundance of food on their table, they should also appreciate the global impact of what they are [...]
24Oct2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 1 comment | Continued
8 Thanksgiving Gift Ideas for Turkey Day
How about a turkey cage or Thanksgiving novelty tie? These eight Thanksgiving gift ideas for turkey day are suitable for anyone from a mother-in-law to the boss’ wife! And if you’re invited to a Thanksgiving potluck, you might find Invited to a Potluck on Turkey Day? Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas helpful.
Before the Thanksgiving tips, a quip:
“On Thanksgiving Day, all over [...]
14Sep2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 7 comments | Continued
Invited to a Potluck on Turkey Day? Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas
These Thanksgiving dinner ideas are perfect if you’re invited to a potluck on turkey day, and don’t know what to bring! Also included is info on choosing the right wines at Thanksgiving.
Before the Thanksgiving potluck tips, a quip:
“The funny thing about Thanksgiving, or any huge meal, is that you spend 12 hours shopping for it and then [...]
14Sep2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 0 comments | Continued
Cooking at Home – 7 Tips for Saving Money in Your Kitchen
Spending less and saving more money is simple if you cook at home as often as possible. Here are seven easy, effective tips for saving money in your own kitchen. You’ll achieve your financial goals much sooner by cutting your restaurant and grocery costs — and you may even drop a few pounds!
Before the tips, a quip:
“I cook with [...]
20May2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 5 comments | Continued
6 Decisions to Make Before Thanksgiving Day Dinner
Here are six things to think about before the holiday meal — six decisions to make before Thanksgiving Day dinner arrives! These holiday tips will reduce your stress level and help you feel organized for a happy Thanksgiving.
Before the tips, a quip:
“What we’re really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of [...]
9Nov2008 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 2 comments | Continued
7 Tips for Staying Slim at Christmas
Holiday weight loss goals are easy with these seven tips for staying slim at Christmas! You can enjoy mouth-watering turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving and Christmas without gaining an inch. In fact, these tips could actually help you lose weight over the holidays.
“I think the hardest thing is losing weight,” says [...]
1Nov2008 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 4 comments | Continued
How to Reduce Stress at Christmas for Kids
These holiday tips for reducing stress at Christmas for kids will ensure a positive experience for the whole family. Stressed children at Christmas can not only ruin the holidays for them – it can affect the whole family. Plus, the after effects of holiday stress can for weeks after after all the gifts are unwrapped and the [...]
18Oct2008 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 0 comments | Continued
9 Ways to Make Your Thanksgiving Day Dinner Easy
These simple, effective nine ways to make a Thanksgiving Day dinner easy are based on my years of experience cooking for family and friends! Whether you’re cooking a big Thanksgiving Day dinner for the whole family or just for the two of you, these tips will make it easy and fun.
Before the tips, a quip:
“How wonderful it would be [...]
13Oct2008 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 0 comments | Continued
How to Roast a Turkey in 7 Easy Steps
These seven easy steps will show you how to roast a turkey — it’s an easy, delicious oven roasted holiday turkey recipe! I’ve added a few additional turkey roasting tips at the end, too (such as how long to thaw a frozen turkey).
Before the tips, a quip about being thankful:
“Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the [...]
4Oct2008 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 0 comments | Continued
10 Tips for Cooking for a First Date
These tips for cooking for a first date will help you enjoy your evening together without stress, anxiety, or pretensions! Cooking a meal at home on a first or second date can be more relaxing and fun than going out to a restaurant because your focus isn’t on each other.
“The trick is knowing when to compromise and [...]
8Jul2008 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 4 comments | Continued
