Category Archives: Parties

Halloween – My Kitty Litter Cake

It’s almost Halloween, so let’s go camping… I mean CAMPy. For your Halloween displeasure and for grossing out your friends, Lizz Winstead and I whipped up for Howdini.com one of my personal favorite things to take to dinner parties: My … Continue reading

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Aunt Jean’s Cook Off!

When British Chef Michael Hales came for a visit, Aunt Jean set out to prove that American food takes the crown. Will it be the English Cheese and Onion Pie or traditional American Mac-n-Cheese that wins the day? And what … Continue reading

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How to Be a Perfect Host

Had the pleasure of joining Maureen Anderson on her radio show Doing What Works. Since it’s summer and I love a good party, she wanted to know my thoughts on how to be a good host. From our conversation, she’s … Continue reading

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Housewife TV! Click the Wig & Watch!

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Oscars – On the radio with Rita

If you’ve been following along, I’m often asked to comment on American culture. One of the things that I like so much about our big events — The Grammy’s, The Superbowl, The Oscars — is that those spectacles bring us … Continue reading

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Happy Valentine’s Day!

Today is the day that it isn’t sappy to spread some love. I tied ribbons around heart-healthy dark chocolate bars and gave one to everyone in my yoga class this morning. The smiles I received far outweighed the few bucks … Continue reading

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Idea for a Happy New Year

Thankfully, we’ve survived multiple world end theories and are clicking over to another year… and you know what that means? Resolutions!!! Here’s a Life 101 idea… don’t make resolutions! Instead, sit in bed on New Year’s morning and make a … Continue reading

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Holidays – Ho ho ho!

Back in the days when we owned a restaurant, I liked to suit up. But when I grow up, I don’t think I could ever be a mall Santa. According to a survey of the Amalgamated Order of Real Bearded … Continue reading

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Life 101 – Pumpkin Carving!

‘Tis the season to craft your pumpkin! My fabulous friend Lizz Winstead and I take to the Howdini stage to show you the easiest of all pumpkin carving tricks. Here’s a Life 101 idea for fall: Go out this weekend … Continue reading

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Holidays – Happy July 4th!

Today we celebrate our freedom. “IN CONGRESS, JULY 4, 1776…The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events,…” Our Declaration of Independence and fight for freedom has continued to be an inspiration … Continue reading

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