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Cheese+Beer=Low Stress Cheer!

By Veronica MeewesPhotography by Whitney Arostegui At my house, dinner parties have been known to take on a life of their own; a verbal whim between a couple of friends could quickly morph into ...

DIY Cocktail Bar

By Paula AngersteinPhotography by Dustin Meyer When planning the beverages for a party, the urge to go with wine and beer can be almost insurmountable—it’s easy to set out bottles, ...

By Kristi WillisPhotography (above) Courtesy of Southern Outdoor Appeal Extending the entertainment space of a home with an outdoor kitchen is a more affordable option for many than adding a room to ...

Pairings-Pint to Plate

By Kristi Willis Photography by Jenna Noel It’s not unusual to be offered a wine pairing with a particular dish at a restaurant, and increasingly, servers are also suggesting a preferred ...

Tales from a Supper Club

By Mady KayePhotography by Aimee Wenske The table is splendidly dressed: fine clothes, bone china, sterling flatware, sparkling glassware and an imposing vase of resplendent flowers—ready for ...

Cookie Exchange

By Jessica MaherPhotography by Andy Sams In my family, baking cookies for the holidays is a competitive sport. Outside of a professional bakery, I don’t know anyone else who buys butter by the ...

2011 Texas Wine Holiday Gift Guide

By Terry Thompson-Anderson This year, when shopping for the perfect wines to serve at holiday get-togethers or give as hostess gifts at parties, think TEXAS. There’s a stunning array of fine ...

Around the Island

By Elizabeth WinslowPhotography by Jody Horton Once a month, I get together with a group of friends—Lois, Sarah and another Elizabeth—to cook. Though practiced in our own personal disciplines, ...