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Children's Tea Party Ideas & Inspiration

How to set a tea-table to remember, make a birthday cake of dreams and other fun birthday party things

Sep 28 •

The Third Sunday in July

Photos from Redentore night plus recipes for a simple, salad-y, summer-y menu

Aug 6 •

A Very Good Menu for a Nice Summer-y Lunch

What I cooked for my godfather's birthday

Jun 30 •

When Friends Do Wonderful Things

It's the best excuse to have a party

Oct 20, 2024 •

A Simple Formula for Effortless 'Entertaining'

And a nice summer-y menu (too soon to say summer?!), as well as a recipe for pistachio cream & raspberry cloud cake

May 10, 2024 •

A Birthday Dinner

The Menu A birthday means a party. Maybe a big party, maybe a fancy party (why not?). Maybe there are balloons involved and champagne and all of the…

Apr 12, 2024 •

A few thoughts on hosting at home

How to plan the menu, what to wear, and an excellent recipe for Campari & Pomegranate Jelly

Mar 13, 2024 •

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