http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:35:20 -0700 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:13:28 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m11d19-A-party-equipment-rental-company-can-be-a-DIYers-best-friend?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner Photo courtesy of Keith W. Criss of www.tradigitalworks.com Are you planning a big shindig this holiday season? Throwing a party in your home requires a good bit of logistical planning. If you are using a caterer, your caterer will often recomm... Party Resources Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:13:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m11d19-A-party-equipment-rental-company-can-be-a-DIYers-best-friend?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Holiday-entertaining--DIY-vs-professional-help?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner "It is one of the greatest feelings known to humans, the feeling of being a host, of hosting people, of being the person to whom they come for food and drink and company." -Anne LamottAre you planning a holiday party? How do you dete... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:46:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Holiday-entertaining--DIY-vs-professional-help?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m10d31-A-chunky-apple-compote-for-National-Apple-Month?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner Anyone who knows me knows that I am a big fan of brunch, whatever the season. Autumn, however, seems to offer some especially irresistible brunch dishes- cranberry muffins, pumpkin waffles, wild mushroom frittatas, and a cornucopia of apple treats.... Outdoor summer parties Party Recipes Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:21:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m10d31-A-chunky-apple-compote-for-National-Apple-Month?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Halloween-in-historic-places-around-town?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner Halloween pumpkin patch at the Original Farmer's Market As you've no doubt all heard by now, Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, making it just a bit more convenient to party, from daytime into the night.Los Angeles is not exactly known fo... Holidays Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:55:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Halloween-in-historic-places-around-town?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m10d17-An-antipasto-sandwich-for-your-tailgate-party?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner \ Tailgate Ready I was driving near USC one night last weekend, and happened to notice that it’s football season. Okay- so I’m not a big football fan, but I am a big fan of parties, which got me thinking about tailgate parties. They ... Outdoor summer parties Outdoor parties Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:53:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m10d17-An-antipasto-sandwich-for-your-tailgate-party?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m9d29-A-small-plates-menu-offers-value-for-holiday-entertaining?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner Butternut Squash Soup ShootersAre you thinking you may have to forgo the company holiday party this year due to costs? This weekend I attended a cocktail reception at a very fancy hotel serving “small plates” of food as appetizers. ... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:26:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m9d29-A-small-plates-menu-offers-value-for-holiday-entertaining?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Go?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner The Marrakesh Room-Phot Courtesy of Mara Myers The “going green” trend has been huge in the event industry for the last year or two. Luckily for those of us here in Los Angeles, we have a couple of wonderful brand new party rental space... Holidays Party Resources Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:03:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m9d23-Go?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Hold-your-holiday-party-in-a-trendy-gallery?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner G2 Gallery in Venice Okay, I know we’re just hitting our September heat wave period, but it’s high time for planning your holiday parties to ensure you get the dates you want. Remember - everyone is going to want to throw a party on... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:32:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m9d17-Hold-your-holiday-party-in-a-trendy-gallery?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m9d12-A-honey-party-to-break-your-Yom-Kippur-fast?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner A couple of months back I was privileged to join the Bay Area’s Baker’s Dozen, a group of food professionals and amateurs alike, who love food, generally, and baking, specifically, on a field trip to the Marshall Honey Farm in Napa Coun... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:33:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m9d12-A-honey-party-to-break-your-Yom-Kippur-fast?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m9d6-An-end-of-summer-party-for-grown-ups-only?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner Summer is winding down and we’ve reached what in So Cal are the season’s hottest and most languid days. The kids have just been packed off to school. You deserve an adults only, sophisticated little cocktail party with cool treats and ... Sun, 06 Sep 2009 18:58:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m9d6-An-end-of-summer-party-for-grown-ups-only?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m9d2-How-about-a-luau-for-one-last-summer-party?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner Labor Day’s long weekend offers us the last chance for a big holiday party. So I say why not go out with a bang and plan a luau? By the way, it’s also the perfect time to honor Hawaii’s 50th anniversary of statehood. The luau was a... Wed, 02 Sep 2009 17:35:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m9d2-How-about-a-luau-for-one-last-summer-party?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m8d21-The-Mojito-Party?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner El Medianoche- the Cuban sandwich Sigh- we may not be able to visit the balmy little island of Cuba-yet, but we can sure celebrate the great food and music it’s given us with a Mojito party!Like Margaritas, Mojitos are a completely refreshing ... Fri, 21 Aug 2009 22:28:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m8d21-The-Mojito-Party?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m8d16-Anas-Pupusa-Party?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner This week my Salvadoran sister in law buried her father. He lived to the ripe old age of 94 years old, and was father to a very large family of children. They all eventually emigrated from El Salvador and are now flung to places on the globe very f... Sun, 16 Aug 2009 22:30:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m8d16-Anas-Pupusa-Party?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Throw-a-Sea-Shore-Themed-Shower?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner For those of us who live in SoCal, the beach is a way of life. You may have met your beloved by the beach, spent hours courting there, or you may be having an ocean side wedding. So it’s a natural to have a beach themed wedding (or baby) shower... Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:45:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Throw-a-Sea-Shore-Themed-Shower?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m7d30-The-Margarita-Party?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner Insert photo caption or credit here Okay- we live in Southern California, so the Margarita party is a natural, right? I happen to be a purist, but I know there’s a lot of love out there for strawberry, mango, even prickly pear Margaritas.... Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:06:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m7d30-The-Margarita-Party?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m7d20-The-Sangria-party?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner Southern California happens to share the climate of the Mediterranean which means the proven summer food and libations from Italy, Spain and the south of France are a natural for us. So how lucky are we?Few drinks go down more easily on a warm nigh... Mon, 20 Jul 2009 17:34:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m7d20-The-Sangria-party?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m7d18-The-Rose-party?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner Photo courtesy of The Wine Country in Long Beach I have had a healthy fascination with Rosé wines since I first encountered the name Tavel de Trinquevedel on the menu when I was a young waitress in a French Provençal bistro in Man... Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:43:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m7d18-The-Rose-party?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Sizzling-Summer-Theme-Parties?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner A Trio of MargaritasThere’s nothing worse than another boring party. I am a firm believer that when you invite guests to your home to celebrate, you are responsible for offering them an entertaining time. After all, they are taking time out of ... Outdoor summer parties Tue, 14 Jul 2009 13:16:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Sizzling-Summer-Theme-Parties?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Take-your-party-out-to-a-free-concert?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner  "The Rat brought the boat alongside the bank, tied it up, helped awkward Mole safely ashore, and swung out the picnic basket. The Mole begged to be allowed to unpack it all by himself. He took out all the mysterious packets one by one and ... Outdoor summer parties Tue, 07 Jul 2009 23:37:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m7d7-Take-your-party-out-to-a-free-concert?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Fifth-of-July-Sunday-Brunch?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner Croissant Case at Le DijonaisseThere’s something so indulgent about a leisurely Sunday brunch. It’s an especially enjoyable and low key way to entertain out of town guests at the end of a long holiday weekend. It’s perfect right th... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:08:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-15192-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner~y2009m7d3-Fifth-of-July-Sunday-Brunch?cid=exrss-LA-Party-Planning-Examiner