girls night

The old bikkies and dip have come a long way since I was a kid. Now it’s all Instagram-worthy spreads, specialty cheese and the latest food trends. It goes by many names like grazing board, grazing table, grazing plate, grazing platter, charcuterie board, charcuterie table, and antipasto. But whatever you call it, it’s an easy way to feed a crowd and almost always looks too good to eat. A few months ago I went to a lunchtime birthday party where they had a large grazing table. There were quite a lot of adults at the party and I kept wondering [...]

The only place you need to search for the perfect drink for your next girl’s night. Whether it's a bachelorette party, a movie night or just quality time building a female friendship, these drinks are sure to take your girls' night to the next level. Before you even look at new recipes, you will need some basic tools and equipment to make even the simplest drinks. large pitcher strainer jigger muddler bar spoons cocktail shaker cocktail glass cocktail toppers like umbrellas Or try cocktail kits that have everything you need. And don’t forget the ice cubes! Are you ready for [...]

A spread to feed a crowd that goes by many names. Charcuterie Grazing Table Grazing Plater Mezze Antipasto Snack Plate (as my daughter calls it) Whatever you call it. It's delicious, simple and always a party pleaser. You can put in as much or as little effort as you like. There are different charcuterie board ideas to suit any budget, occasion, diet and age group. With a selection of things like smoked salmon, cured meats, too many cheeses I can't pronounce, seasonal fruits and something sweet, these unique charcuterie board ideas will make it easy next time you need to [...]