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Entertaining: Purveyors of the Lost Art: Sounds of a Savvy Soiree: Holding Back the Years by Gretchen Parlato

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Sounds of a Savvy Soiree: Holding Back the Years by Gretchen Parlato. I adore this song, originally by Simply Red and now Gretchen Parlato's rendition. Taylor Eigsti is just superb on the piano! This is a staple on all of my dinner/cocktail party playlists.classy, jazzy and chic.Enjoy! Holding Back the Years by Gretchen Parlato. A modern spin on hosting cocktail and dinner parties from an urban sophisticate's perspective. New York, NY, United States. View my complete profile. MoMA-Museum of Modern Art.

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Great Gespectations: From Pantone #7511C to Pantone #7490C, A.K.A. Emesis Gravidarum, A.K.A. Morning Sickness

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From Pantone #7511C to Pantone #7490C, A.K.A. Emesis Gravidarum, A.K.A. Morning Sickness. Immediately upon the discovery of my new mommy-to-be status, I began to. Worry if I would endure one of the most dreaded and despised symptom of pregnancy…morning sickness. In order to be prepared, I devised a plan of action to combat this potential inconvenience by arming myself with knowledge, dietary adjustments and known natural remedies to ward off this beast if I ever encountered it. In my normalcy, I’m ...

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Entertaining: Purveyors of the Lost Art: Savvy Soiree: Sights & Sounds...Cocktail Party Scenes in Chic Music Videos

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Savvy Soiree: Sights and Sounds.Cocktail Party Scenes in Chic Music Videos. Savvy Soiree: Sights and Sounds.Cocktail Party Scenes in Chic Music Videos. To know me is to know that I LOVE music! As I plan my annual fall cocktail party, A Mid-Autumn Night's Chill, I look forward to winding down and celebrating with friends over great food, convo and libations. What I also look forward to, and I mean REALLY look forward to, is creating this year's event play list (click here. I Want You" by Common. Favorite ...

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Entertaining: Purveyors of the Lost Art: The Savvy Palate: Mediterranean Vegetable Terrine

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The Savvy Palate: Mediterranean Vegetable Terrine. Ah, the terrine.such a mysterious being. Soooo, what constitutes something as being a terrine? Is it anything that's prepared in a terrine dish or does it have be prepared with aspic/gelatin, set, chilled then served as a sliceable mold? Okay, so we have the quasi-answer to the original question, here's another, do all terrines have to consist of poultry liver? 3 large red bell peppers. 1 tablespoon olive oil. Savvy recommends Treasures of Tuscany).

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Entertaining: Purveyors of the Lost Art: Reader Q&A: To Shake or To Stir...

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Reader Q&A: To Shake or To Stir. Q:When serving cocktails, how do I determine what mixes to shake and what to stir? Viv H, New York, NY. A: As a rule of thumb, always ask your guests what they prefer. If they have no preference, remember this easy point.always shake opaque drinks and stir clear drinks. The exception would be to shake clear drinks if you want a head (foam on top). One simple thing to always keep in mind, never shake cocktails with carbonated ingredients. New York, NY, United States. The R...

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Entertaining: Purveyors of the Lost Art: Savvy Soiree Playlist: The Urban Sophisticate

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Savvy Soiree Playlist: The Urban Sophisticate. My Urban Sophisticate playlist consists of pure neo-soul and down-tempo hip hop vibes that will stand out, however not overpower mingling and conversation. Influenced by jazz and soul classics, these artists truly represent the sophisticated side of the hip hop generation and prove that you can entertain in style and stay true to your personality! A Tribe Called Quest. My Urban Sophisticate Picks. Say How I Feel. A Tribe Called Quest. Get to Know Ya. My favo...

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Entertaining: Purveyors of the Lost Art: The Savvy Guest: Hostess Gift Etiquette

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The Savvy Guest: Hostess Gift Etiquette. The Savvy Guest: Hostess Gift Etiquette. What to give and when to give a hostess gift is such a hot topic, especially now during the holiday season. This is one of those subjects that tend to stump invitees and I get asked about it quite often. The quick and easy answer is yes, you should definitely bring a hostess gift if you're attending a cocktail or dinner party, also if you're a house guest. It's just simple gratitude. Is it a no-no if you don't give a gift?

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Entertaining: Purveyors of the Lost Art: Savvy Style: Favs for Accessorizing Your Soiree

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Savvy Style: Favs for Accessorizing Your Soiree. Savvy Style: Favs for Accessorizing Your Soiree. I adore shopping for my home just as much as I love shopping for myself.I get especially thrilled when it comes to shopping for those unique elements that add extra flair to my social gatherings. Admittedly, living in NYC offers tons of deals and a vast array of options, however, with a little diligence and great broadband, anyone in any city can outfit their soiree with style. IKEA, IKEA, IKEA! My favorite ...