Entertain with creativity, enthusiasm and joy!
This particular pumpkin bread recipe has been a fall favorite for Miss Party for over 25 years! It’s moist and pumpkin-y, and just plain delicious! It’s a fabulous ‘go-to’ recipe that is ridiculously quick and simple to throw together and it makes two loaves at a time which is a big plus for a busy, […]
Miss Party created this easy, flavorful recipe to use for entertaining. As with many spice cakes and quick breads, it improves on the second day after baking which makes it a great choice for a busy hostess to make a day ahead. It’s perfect to serve with a hot beverage and good conversation! Preheat oven […]
There are so many beautiful, fall fruits and vegetables! You might have a pretty bowlful of apples, pears or mini gourds in your home right now. There are apples of all colors and sizes (ex: tiny Lady apples); pears; Clementine mandarin oranges; miniature, decorative gourds (including the ones that look like adorable, little pumpkins); and […]
Miss Party just loves the seasons! It thrills her to no end to see those first magical bridge weeks happen as one season changes into another. Even now in New England, there’s an undeniable coolness in the early mornings and evenings as she takes her Corgi pups out for their daily walks. A couple of […]
Miss Party doesn’t ‘do’ her family’s Thanksgiving Feast, she’s ever so lucky to have a fabulous Sister-in-Law who does it every year. It’s one of Miss Party’s family’s favorite times of year. What’s not to love –an exciting, non-stop visit to New York City, catch up with family we don’t see often, enjoy way more […]
Harvest Vegetable Soup is perfect for a frosty autumn day or a snowy winter’s night! What’s more welcoming to guests than the smell of a pot of soup on the stove? Soup is the perfect entertaining MAKE-AHEAD meal! This recipe serves a whole crowd and all ages love it for lunch or a light dinner […]
Autumn is quickly approaching in New England, the days are cooler and school is back in session! Host or co-host this casual gathering for friends you haven’t seen all summer to catch up on all their family news and summer travels. A fun ‘Fall Wreath Decorating Party’ that includes a light meal, is a perfect […]
This is a continuation for “Autumn Wreath Decorating Party, Part 1″. Pencil out an easy menu. If you decide not to do a meal, still offer beverages and something to snack on while ‘working’. Instead of a meal you might alternatively want to do coffee and pastry or a light dessert to have before or […]
Everyone will LOVE the apple-y smell of homemade Autumn Applesauce as it’s cooking and your family and guests will think you slaved all day just for them! Let them think what they will! Miss Party will never tell, but between us, homemade applesauce is really simple to make and this ‘no sugar added’ recipe is […]
Miss Party loves the anticipation and feeling of a coming season, whether it’s winter into spring, spring into summer, summer into autumn or autumn into winter! She loves them all! She spends those last few weeks of the current season being thankful for the good times, and yet she’s ready to jump with both feet […]
The flavors of pineapple and coconut together are synonymous with the Hawaiian and Caribbean Islands. You taste them in all sorts of food and drink, morning, noon and night. They just work perfectly together! Here is a fantastic summer fruit quick bread recipe that is easy to put together and delicious as an addition to […]
This yummy cookie recipe is an all-time favorite of Miss Party’s family for over 20 years now. Chocolate Krinkles just can’t be beat for how delicious and beautiful they are particularly during the winter months. Miss Party bakes these every holiday, but a wintery themed party would be the perfect time for this sweet treat. […]
This “Mixed Berry English Trifle” is a show-stopper dessert that wows a party crowd every time and works for all ages. What’s not to love about cake, fruit and whipped cream?! Now that berry season is back, it’s a great time to take advantage of it being less expensive to make. The very best part […]
This particular pumpkin bread recipe has been a fall favorite for Miss Party for over 25 years! It’s moist and pumpkin-y, and just plain delicious! It’s a fabulous ‘go-to’ recipe that is ridiculously quick and simple to throw together and it makes two loaves at a time which is a big plus for a busy, […]
French Lemonade is delicious and refreshing and a very popular choice in the summertime at the outdoor cafe’s in Paris. This easy pink version of French Lemonade is particularly pretty with raspberries and lemon slices floating on the surface. Your guests will love it! Miss Party prefers the tart, European-style version using club soda, but […]
So, it’s a month until our local high school’s Prom and the pre-Prom party Miss Party is working on. Plans are finally taking shape. It took a bit of brainstorming to find the right theme for this gathering, but Miss Party thinks a “Tiffany’s”-inspiration is perfect for the special occasion and clever to boot with […]
