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Autumn Cocktail With a Tiki Twist?
Travels With Bella Figura USA | October 6th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
I'm flat-out amazed. Last Thursday I posted a recipe for an Autumn cocktail: the Pumpkin Pie Cocktail. I thought it was a brilliant take for evoking the mood of the season. But to my astonishment, I've now read two articles... read more
Autumn Cocktail
Travels With Bella Figura USA | October 2nd 2008 by Patricia Campbell
There's a definite nip in the air; in fact mornings have been downright chilly here in northern Virginia. So it's high time to start thinking about some new drinks. Specifically, cocktails - cocktails whose ingredients reflect the flavors and fragran read more
China, The Olympics, Cocktails - Bring It On!
Travels With Bella Figura USA | August 8th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
As we sit back tonight to enjoy the Olympics' Opening Ceremony, we believe a celebratory libation is in order. Join us, and raise a glass to the athletes! For your pleasure - The Chinese Cocktail Ingredients: 1 tsp. Triple Sec... read more
How To Throw A Party - 4 Simple Steps
Travels With Bella Figura USA | July 15th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
1 - Invite interesting people 2 - Serve good food 3 - Have refreshing drinks 4 - Provide entertainment That's it. WHAT??? You were expecting more? I've written pages about Entertaining (see right sidebar - PAGES.) And I've gone into... read more
The Very Best Fourth of July Food!
Travels With Bella Figura USA | July 3rd 2008 by Patricia Campbell
Tomorrow is Independence Day - Yahoo! - and for all you still scrambling (like me) - finalizing the menu, grocery shopping, etc. - maybe this bit of info will be of help. According to Consumer Reports, these products have been... read more
Too Hot To Cook? Chill Out With Eric Ripert , Entertaining - Tip…
Travels With Bella Figura USA | July 1st 2008 by Patricia Campbell
One of our favorite internet friends, Casey from Philly, emailed recently to "nag a bit." (His words.) He wrote: "What the heck happened to all the Entertaining tips? You were posting them on a regular basis, then after early spring... read more
Classic & Sophisticated - The Gilroy
Travels With Bella Figura USA | May 9th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
While we're in Egypt... We're still celebrating. And here's a really lovely, classic cocktail that will make any party! Gilroy Cocktail 1 1/2 oz. gin 3/4 oz. Cherry Herring 1/2 oz. dry vermouth 1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice 1 dash... read more
Get Your Julep On!
Travels With Bella Figura USA | May 2nd 2008 by Patricia Campbell
The Kentucky Derby is tomorrow - and if you're still looking for that perfect mint julep recipe, look no further. This recipe is courtesy of Jane Linton, and we LOVE it because it serves 44! Jane knows how to prepare... read more
Easter Brunch
Travels With Bella Figura USA | March 20th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
Last week our newsletter included this recipe for french toast. A number of people emailed to let us know they made it - and loved it - so we're reprinting it here. Great for company - and you can put... read more
Entertaining - Tip #13: A Toast To Spring
Travels With Bella Figura USA | March 6th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
With spring right around the corner - YAHOO! - visions of entertaining and dining al fresco keep popping into my consciousness. And while I've tried to ignore them (I'm supposed to be making decisions about a photo shoot for new... read more
Spring's Aroung The Corner - Bring On Lighter Fare
Travels With Bella Figura USA | February 27th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
I'm longing for spring. It's not so much the cold that bothers me; I grew up in an area where it was not unheard of to have a light snow fall around the Easter holiday. But the sun - or... read more
Entertaining - TIP #12
Travels With Bella Figura USA | January 24th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
25 Easy Tips For Gracious Entertaining Over the next weeks, we’ll post a tip every few days on Entertaining from BOTH sides of the aisle – when you’re the Host/Hostess, and when you’re the lucky guest. For all of you... read more
The Cocktail Party - No Children Allowed
Travels With Bella Figura USA | January 15th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
The last "Entertaining Tips" post was all about introducing children to "hosting" duties and etiquette, by giving them tasks to perform at the adult gatherings. Obviously, the tasks were quite limited and once finished, the children were "out of sigh read more
Entertaining - TIP #11
Travels With Bella Figura USA | January 11th 2008 by Patricia Campbell
25 Easy Tips For Gracious Entertaining Over the next weeks, we’ll post a tip every few days on Entertaining from BOTH sides of the aisle – when you’re the Host/Hostess, and when you’re the lucky guest. For all of you... read more
Entertaining - TIP #10
Travels With Bella Figura USA | December 8th 2007 by Patricia Campbell
I've been remiss in posting our "Entertaining TIPS" - and as Tina pointed out - "this is the time of year I REALLY need them." So, trying to get back on schedule, here's #10. 25 Easy Tips For Gracious Entertaining... read more
Entertaining - Tip #9
Travels With Bella Figura USA | November 21st 2007 by Patricia Campbell
25 Easy Tips For Gracious Entertaining Over the next few weeks, we???ll post a tip every few days on Entertaining from BOTH sides of the aisle ??? when you???re the Host/Hostess, and when you???re the lucky guest. For all of... read more
Thanksgiving Cranberry "Sauce"
Travels With Bella Figura USA | November 20th 2007 by Patricia Campbell
Claire's email about interesting veggie recipes got me thinking about all the "traditional" Thanksgiving dishes that will be served on Thursday. Of course, traditional is a relative term - since everything depends on what your own family served when read more
More Thanksgiving Recipes - Veggies
Travels With Bella Figura USA | November 20th 2007 by Patricia Campbell
Claire emailed to say that the cornbread recipe is appreciated; but what she really needs are interesting recipes for side dishes - specifically, vegetables. Well Claire, you're in luck because we've got two fabulous recipes we use ALL the time.... read more
Entertaining - Tip #8
Travels With Bella Figura USA | November 15th 2007 by Patricia Campbell
25 Easy Tips For Gracious Entertaining Over the next few weeks, we???ll post a tip every few days on Entertaining from BOTH sides of the aisle ??? when you???re the Host/Hostess, and when you???re the lucky guest. For all of... read more
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