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The best host gifts usually fall into one of three categories. They’re consumable, useful, or comforting. Even better, they don’t take up much space. Here are five thoughtful host gift ideas for the holidays that feel warm, personal, and easy to give.

Holiday joy doesn’t usually happen by accident. It comes from having enough space to enjoy the people, traditions, food, and quiet moments you actually care about. That space comes from a plan - one you can find right here,

A darker, more sinister twist on the Paloma, Dracula's Kiss delivers a spicy bite you won't be able to resist!

It's caramel-y and nutty and sweet and salty and...just delicious all around! You'll love all the rich flavor the Autumn Bliss cocktail delivers.

These are my favorite spooky cocktail garnishes because they’re fun to make, easy to customize, and just dramatic enough without requiring a full witchcraft setup in the kitchen.

A fun, festive Halloween cocktail that's sure to please, the Mummy-tini will be a hit for all your spooky season events!

The black-and-orange plastic pumpkin era had a good run. But today’s Halloween decor is bolder, moodier, weirder, prettier, and about ten times more fun. The hardest part of planning a Halloween Party now is choosing your favorite theme. Do you want velvet drama? Dusty desert doom? Cute vintage charm? Full witchy chaos? Good news: there is no wrong answer! Here are five eyepopping Halloween party themes to truly amaze your guests!

A creepy addition to Halloween charcuterie creates a dramatic focal point, while also providing a delicious hors d'oeuvre everyone loves. Is it kind of icky? Absolutely!

If your Halloween costume has been “tired witch” for the last three years, it may be time for a glow-up. This year, the goal is simple: walk into the Halloween party and get the good kind of stare. The “wait, that’s amazing!” stare. The “please pose for a photo near the skeleton punch bowl” stare. These five things will help you bring more drama, more polish, and far fewer “so... what are you supposed to be?" moments.

A dessert cocktail with warm rich flavors and a creamy texture that everyone will love? It does exist when you mix up this scrumptious, rich Bananas Foster cocktail.

Transform your fall entertaining with this complex, warm fig simple syrup that takes cocktails and desserts to the next level.

Pickled jalapeños are the perfect complement to all our favorites - chili, nachos, soups - anything that can use a little heat! And when I get to the end of summer, I have a bumper crop of jalapeños just waiting to be pickled for the fall. I love this easy recipe for making these peppers so their ready to grab from the fridge any time. No canning accessories or specialty ingredients needed!

Oktoberfest may be one of my favorite times of the year. I love all of the German food, pastries, and yes - beer! And NO one does it quite like Cincinnati. Oktoberfest has it's own traditional, unique flavors - so why not combine them all into a tasty appetizer everyone will love? May I present: Oktoberfest Nachos.

You don’t need fancy tools or a huge budget to create unique, sophisticated cocktail garnishes. A baking sheet, a peeler, a few skewers, and some fresh produce can do a lot of heavy lifting. These 5 easy homemade cocktail garnishes to wow your guests can be made before a party, so when it’s time to pour drinks, you’ll look like a bartending pro.

Fall decorating gets so much easier when you visit your local nursery! A quick wander through a nursery in autumn gives you the whole mood at once: pumpkins by the wagonload, mums in every color, grasses swaying in the breeze, and a few quirky little treasures you didn’t know you needed.

Football is in the air, there's no denying it. Fans around the country are gearing up to cheer on their favorite teams. And tailgating is almost as popular as the game itself! Whether you're tailgating outside your team's stadium, or 'tailgating' in your own backyard or neighborhood, here are the five must-haves to make it a hit!

Easy to make and full of amazing flavor, this fall sangria - with the delicate balance of chardonnay, bourbon, and apples - is goodness in a glass.

A good party drink does more than warm people up. It gives them something to gather around, talk about, customize, and come back to for seconds. That’s why a decadent hot chocolate bar is such a fun idea for fall and winter hosting. The best part is that it works for almost any gathering. Family movie night, holiday party, cookie exchange, Friendsgiving dessert table, snowy game night, Christmas morning, neighborhood open house, you name it. If people are walking in from chil

That first crisp evening of fall has a way of making everyone want to be outside, wrapped in a sweater, hands around something warm, with a fire crackling nearby. A bonfire party fits the season perfectly because it's all about relaxed entertaining.

Too many tomatoes - NEVER! Not when you can make this gorgeous, tasty galette.