Tag Archives: entertaining

Mark Kintzel’s Backyard Entertaining

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Dana from Maria's Kitchen

by Mark Kintzel The summer may be winding down, but entertaining knows no season. The projects I have in store today are perfect for the budget-conscious, environmentally friendly folks who prefer living simply. I’m repurposing old gear from around my …

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It’s Derby Weekend! Vote for Your Favorite Derby Day!

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Dana from Maria's Kitchen

I have a soft spot in my heart for the Kentucky Derby. I’m not a betting kind of woman, or a proponent of mistreating animals in any way, but something about all that glorious horseflesh (especially in high-definition) makes my …

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Dinner for 23—Part 2

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Rick

Well, actually, it turned out to be dinner for 25 (plus one kid with swine flu quarantined in her room with Ramen noodles). The day of preparation went as planned—except that Wegmans did not have any decent organic grapes. I …

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Dinner for 23—Part 1

Posted on October 19, 2009 by Rick

It’s my mother’s 81st birthday, and I’ve been elected to host a dinner for 23 family members at my house. Years ago, if presented with this goal, I would be totally freaking out by the day of the event. I …

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