September is here. Labor Day weekend is over. Some days are still hot, some do feel like the season is turning. It is as if fall is saying “I’m getting there, just wait a minute!”. The holidays are just around the corner, and with the assumption that you will have family, friends, colleagues, customers, PEOPLE over for a drink / coffee / dinner / party, it is time to start preparing for the season! Continue reading Holiday Prepping 101
The markets are with abundance of fresh local produce, crocuses and daffodils are in bloom, the days are getting longer, it is cool, then warm, then cool again, and we have just adjusted to daylight savings time. Spring is definitely here! Continue reading Springing Forward
Avoid the restaurants, hotels, and bars, and stroll into a fab private setting this Valentine’s Day!
Thanksgiving is a day away, getting us even closer to the end of autumn and its bountiful harvest, and setting our preparations for winter into an even higher gear. It is a time to give thanks for our fortune, and share with family and friends the blessings of the passing year. Continue reading Giving Thanks
It has been our pleasure here at Palette Dome Cuisine to join forces in several events with Kelli Bland of A Moment’s Notice Event, an event planning company for the DC Metro area. I asked Kelli to introduce herself to my clients and followers, and here is her introduction: Continue reading Introducing A Moment’s Notice Events
Spring is turning into summer in gigantic steps. Especially given the extended winter season we “enjoyed” this year, we’re excited to be able to get outside, to garden, to entertain, and to enjoy the lengthening days and blue skies. Continue reading Are you “Summer Garden Ready”?
A simple dip that is always a pleaser, no matter who the guests are; fresh crab, goat cheese, hot sauce and lemon zest make this one a favorite in any party. Continue reading Southern Style Crab Dip
This recipe is a definite party pleaser and a winner on all fronts: it tastes wonderful, it looks homemade, it is as easy to make as can be, and it is even low in fat. What else could you ask for in a party snack?!
Warning: these nibbles will disappear the minute you put them on the table!
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