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Labor-Free Labor Day RecipesSend your summer out with a bang - in the kitchen. |
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Bringing Home the Mighty AsadoNo meal is more interwoven into the South American way of life than the grill fest known as the asado. |
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Party Ideas for AugustEnjoy a gourmet picnic, some after-the-links drinks and a good old fashioned hukilau. |
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Throw A "Mad Men" Cocktail PartyThe stylish drama returns on July 25, and we've got your 60's-inspired entertaining tips. |
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Bastille Day CocktailsFête the French holiday in style with these sophisticated summer sippers. |
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Madeira: A Revolutionary Way to Celebrate the Fourth of JulyHistory shows our perceptions of this much-maligned fortified wine are all wrong. |
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Bourbon with Your BarbecueTurn to the historic whiskey as a fitting cohort to summer’s favorite food. |
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Sushi and Chablis at HomePair takeout Japanese with the minerally Chardonnays of northern Burgundy for an easy and eye-opening night of fun with friends. |
Wine Enthusiast’s entertaining section is a resource for anyone planning an at-home soiree. Here you'll find seasonal and themed party ideas; advice on hosting etiquette, keeping the costs down, and doing it al-fresco; tips from celebrity entertainers like Ted Allen and Molly Ringwald; and guides on serving sushi at home, throwing a beer tasting, going organic and, yes, even throwing a cupcake and wine party.