Food and Cocktails
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Cheese Plate 101: Building the Perfect Platter (PHOTOS)
A well-composed cheese plate is guaranteed to be a show-stopping hit at any party you're hosting this holiday season. With its practical setup—the appetizer requires no oven time and little more than a large board and a few basic knives—the only challenge is choosing your cheeses. For some stinky, delicious guidance, we turned to Jason Sobocinski, owner and founder of New Haven's award-winning Caseus Fromagerie Bistro.
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The Taste Makers
These days, well-dressed can describe both what you make out of a closet and inside a kitchen. As foodie-ism has come into fashion, the fashionable set has flocked to the world of food. Meet eight women making their way at the intersection of sustenance and style. Fashion Editor: Ashley Furnival
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Best Stadium Picks for Serious Foodies
Whoever said football was about winning and losing clearly didn't know where to eat.
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Eat These 7 Foods to Look Years Younger
We inject, lather, scrub, gulp, and zap to stay young, but it's what goes into our body that's most important. We chatted with Junelle Lupiani, R.D., Nutritionist at Miraval Resort & Spa in Tucson to find out which foods are the best anti-agers.
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Throw a Dinner Party Like a Pro
Learn how to throw a summer dinner party like a pro, with expert tips from celebrity event planner Mindy Weiss.
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Eat It, Don't Tweet It!
The days between Thanksgiving and New Year's are filled with social-media obstacles. Kate Schweitzer offers advice for managing your musings so that you and your followers have a happy holiday.
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Rosé Rules
A guide to our favorite summertime beverage courtesy of our go-to wine expert, Grapefriend.
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For V-Day, Wine is in the Air
Celebrate Valentine's Day with a wine that complements the state of your relationship.
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6 Easy Outdoor Dinner Recipes
Prepare this simple, seasonal menu plan — complete with appetizer, entrée, sides, and dessert — at your next party.
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Outdoor Grilling Tips for Women: 5 Common Problems Solved
Elizabeth Karmel, author of the St. Francis Girls' Guide to Grilling, schools us ladies on how to take back the tongs.
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Sorority Girls Gone Wild (and Really, Really Gross)
Two separate Ohio-based Pi Beta Phi sorority chapters have come under fire this month for hosting shocking, out-of-control parties.
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Get Your Margarita On: 3 Recipes for Cinco de Mayo
Stretch your multicultural muscles and celebrate one of Mexicos favorite holidays, Cinco de Mayo, with a batch of refreshing (and potent) margaritas.
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From POW to Pastry Chef
Once a prisoner in Iraq, Shoshana Johnson soldiers on.
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How to Make the Perfect Burger
Chef Laurent Tourondel shares his recipes for the perfect beef and turkey burgers.
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The Gourmet Bachelor's Exclusive Thanksgiving Menu for Marie Claire
Want to put your own sophisticated, but uncomplicated, twist to the day? We asked Chad Carns of the Gourmet Bachelor cookbook for a fresh, simple menu that blends classic and modern flavors.
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How to Make the Best Pizza
Learn the basics from Wolfgang Puck.
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How to Throw a Party
Staying in is the new going out.
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Valentine's Day Recipes
MarieClaire.com presents recipes for Chocolate Fondue and Chocolate Body Paint for Valentine's Day.
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7 Ways to Entertain on a Budget
Just because the economy is suffering doesn't mean your social life has to as well.
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Ming Tsai's Guide to a Chinese New Year Party
The Chinese New Year festival runs for 15 days in January and/or February, beginning with the first day of the new moon of the year. It's a perfect time to have people over for a homemade Chinese banquet.
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Wolfgang Puck's Guide to Throwing a Movie Awards Party
Expert entertaining advice
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Recipes for a Chic Sunday Brunch
Star chef Marcus Samuelsson shares his recipes for brunch.
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How to Cook a Fish
Quick tips and tasty recipes for how to cook a fish.
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Recipes for a Serious Crabfest
Star chef Tom Douglas's recipes for a serious crabfest.
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Nancy Silverton's Recipes for an Antipasto Feast
You can prepare everything on this menu ahead of time and arrange it on platters before people arrive.
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Navigate The Bar Like a Pro
Don't be that bill-waving hussy at the end of the bar. Tips on how to sit and sip in style.
