We’re together in this new normal – physical distancing and, for some of us, isolation, as we handle an unprecedented event. So how can you stay connected and still share food and fun with friends and family? Why not try one of these ideas: Idea 1: BYOB Neighborhood Cocktail Hour On Friday, March 27, International […]
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Planning an Indoor or Outdoor Spring Party? Our SIX-PICKS from the Web Will Help Make Your Gathering Hassle Free
Hosting a party for a special event whether it’s a first birthday party for your child, your daughter’s sweet 16 or an anniversary party for your grandparents can seem like a daunting task but it needn’t be. Of course we know you’ll want the food catered by Gersky’s but, what about the rest: a fun […]
Winter Entertaining at Home #4 – BYO Craft Cocktail Party
Craft Cocktails are all the rage but why go out to a noisy bar, spend big bucks and barely hear the conversation? Our suggestion? Host a BYO Craft Cocktail Party at home! You provide the snacks, apps and sweets and each person, or couple, invited brings all the fixins’ for 1 craft cocktail. Why do […]
Winter Entertaining at Home #3 – Host a “Celebrity” Night
You haven’t played Celebrity yet? I think it’s the easiest and funniest game night to host since there’s almost no prep – just chairs for everyone, slips of blank paper and plenty of pens to go around. The game rules: Each player/team gets 3-5 sheets of blank paper and writes the name of one “celebrity” […]
Winter Entertaining at Home #2 – Nostalgic Game Day
Who doesn’t love Dominoes, Monopoly, 1980s Trivial Pursuit, or the Game of Life? Nostalgic games are perfect for any group of friends or family including older kids. The beauty of this type of get-together is that everyone already knows each other as well as the rules of the games to be played. A Nostalgic Game […]
Which Festival of Light Is Celebrated the World Over?
It’s New Year’s Eve of course – with 24 hours of celebrations around the globe! Back in the day of the Concorde – a supersonic jet built by Great Britain and France in the 70s, you could celebrate New Year’s Eve in London listening to Big Ben chime, then fly to the Big Apple in […]
Kwanzaa: Celebrating African Heritage in America
The third December Festival of Light is Kwanzaa, a week long holiday, celebrated each year from December 26 to January 1st. Kwanzaa was established in the United States in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor of Africana studies, as a non-religious, non-political African-American holiday celebrating the family, community and culture in America but has […]
Christmas Traditions: December 24 to January 7 and in Between!
The second Festival of Light this month is Christmas on December 25, however, in Orthodox Christianity it’s celebrated on January 7, observing Christ’s birth according to the Julian calendar. But, did you know that in many cultures, Christmas Eve is a celebratory holiday as well, complete with unique foods and traditions? For Christians around the […]
It’s Really No Secret – What Your Guests Want at Your Wedding
Did you know that wedding guests have a secret? They actually have five that they wish you knew while you’re planning your wedding reception. They secretly long for: an easy to get to location, comfort & conversation, fabulous libations, great music, and late night snacks. 1. Location: This first one’s quite simple: make it easy […]
Outdoor Summer Birthdays, Wedding Showers, and Graduation Parties…oh my!
Summer is the perfect time to host an outdoor party at your home. It doesn’t matter the occasion, the planning & organization should be fun for the host or hostess as well as the guests. Follow our tips to plan the perfect summer event. TIP 1: No ho-hum parties for you! Pick a theme and […]