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Passover Seder Table Settings Ideas

Mon, 03/01/2010 - 11:48
Celebrated with family and friends, the Seder meal is the start of the Jewish holiday of Passover. This ritual feast, which includes eating symbolic foods, takes place around a table traditionally consisting of elegant place settings with a Seder plate as the centerpiece. Our Seder table setting ide...

Oscar Party 2010: Official Governors Ball

Wed, 02/17/2010 - 14:09
The 2010 Academy Awards will be presented on Sunday, March 7, 2010, with a televised broadcast of the ceremony beginning at 5 p.m. PT/ 8 p.m. ET. For foodies and party peeps, the menu and decor for the annual Oscar Party after the ceremony is just as exciting as the envelope openings! This year's G...

Oscar 2010 Home Party Based on The Official Governors Ball

Wed, 02/17/2010 - 14:05
Oscar Party Decor
  • Create amethyst-colored floral arrangements in brushed silver metal containers to replicate the various centerpieces that will adorn the Governors Ball party tables.
  • Drape Champagne-colored lengths of satin fabric over neutral tablecloths on a food buffet ...

Oscar Party 2010: Fun Facts

Wed, 02/17/2010 - 14:00
Oscar 2010 Fun Facts
  • 1500 Guests
  • 900 Staff
  • 250 Culinary Staff
  • 10,000 Pieces of Cutlery
  • 1200 Bottles of Moët & Chandon Champagne
  • 18 Piece All Female Orchestra
  • Cocktail waitress dresses, waiter uniforms and orchestras dresses - specia...

Oscar Party 2010: Official Governors Ball Menu

Wed, 02/17/2010 - 13:58
Tray Passed Hors d'Oeuvres
  • Tempura Shrimp and Lobster
  • Mini Kobe Burgers with Aged Cheddar and Remoulade
  • Wasabi Pea Crusted Crab Cake with Mango and Thai Basil
  • Smoked Salmon Pizza with Caviar and Dill Creme
  • Black Truffle & Ricotta Cheese Pizza

Oscar Party 2010: Official Governors Ball Decor

Wed, 02/17/2010 - 13:55
Nostalgic nouveau with a postmodern flair will set the tone for the 2010 Academy Awards Governors Ball. Photo credit: Todd Wawrychuk / ©A.M.P.A.S.

  • The 82nd Annual Academy Awards Governors Ball will be highlighted by a style that depicts designs of the late 1930s "Streamline Moderne" ...

Jelly Bean Easter Basket Cupcakes

Tue, 02/16/2010 - 10:35

Jelly Bean Vanilla Fudge

Mon, 02/15/2010 - 17:17

Jelly Bean Necklaces

Mon, 02/15/2010 - 17:04
Invite all your daughter's friends over for an after-school Easter craft day.  Tell each girl to bring about 2 dozen jelly beans in her favorite flavors.   The best part - she can nibble her way through the last school day before the long awaited Easter break!

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Jelly Bean Crafts and Recipes

Mon, 02/15/2010 - 16:45
It's almost impossible to think of Easter without thinking of Jelly Beans.  Jelly Beans are a kid and adult favorite thanks to their sugary sweet taste and chewy texture.  Sure to satisfy any sweet tooth, Jelly Beans are usually the main attraction in Easter baskets.  But did you ever...

Shamrock Craft Projects

Thu, 02/11/2010 - 08:52
Shamrocks are a great way to decorate for St. Patrick's Day. From easy paper cutouts to more intricate wearable crafts, here is a list of ways to use shamrocks for your celebration.
  • Easy Shamrock Sun Chaser Construction paper and tissue paper make an easy decoration to hang in your win...

Painted Shamrock T-Shirts

Thu, 02/11/2010 - 08:51
It always seems like there is never anything green to wear when St. Patrick's Day rolls around. This quick project remedies that situation and ensures you won't be pinched all day.

Supplies:
  • shamrock template
  • heavy cardstock
  • green fabric or acrylic paint
  • ...

Thumbprint Shamrocks

Thu, 02/11/2010 - 08:49
Though this art project is geared toward kids, teens and adults may find it's easy to get wrapped up in making shamrock people and scenes with only ink and fingers.

Supplies:

  • green inkpad
  • green marker
  • various art supplies for embellishments

Shamrock Wreath

Thu, 02/11/2010 - 08:44
Decorate your front door with good luck. Shamrocks made from craft foam and a foam wreath help create this easy-to-make decoration.

Supplies:
  • round foam wreath form
  • wide green ribbon
  • shamrock template
  • green craft foam
  • green or gold glitter

Shamrock Pins

Thu, 02/11/2010 - 08:40
Because you can stick these shamrock pins on anything, they are great for decorating, wearing or giving. Using felt gives surprising texture to place cards, shirt collars or small gifts. You could also use a magnet in place of the pin to create an easy refrigerator decoration.

Supplies:

Shamrock Arts & Crafts

Thu, 02/11/2010 - 08:38
As the national emblem of Ireland, shamrocks play a big role in the St. Patrick's Day holiday. Even if your heritage isn't Irish, celebrating on March 17 is always a hit thanks to the color green, the taste of beer and the wishes for good luck. Making shamrock arts and crafts is also a fun way to ta...

Mardi Gras Unmasked

Wed, 02/10/2010 - 17:15

Mardi Gras and Masks didn't always go hand-in-hand. You'll be shocked to know that variations of Mardi Gras have been going on in other continents for centuries.

The history of Mardi Gras began long before Europeans set foot in the New World. In mid-February the ancient Romans celebrated t...

Donate in the Name of Mardi Gras

Wed, 02/10/2010 - 17:00

  • If you attended a Mardi Gras party and you were (ahem) lucky enough to come home with enough beads to give you neck pain, you might want to think about repenting the good old fashioned way - donate your beads!

    Check your local church, which may use them for crafting and decorat...

Mardi Gras Masks: History & Scandal

Wed, 02/10/2010 - 16:34
The History of Mardi Gras Masks goes back to the 1800s when elitist society in New Orleans participated in Mardi Gras events. These extremely rich and often times corrupt members of the coummunity, would not unmask themselves in order to remain anonymous (and powerful).

It is well documented ...