Variations on Bubbly

It's the most festive season of all and nothing screams celebration more than a cold, crisp glass of bubbly! It's the instant party picker-upper guaranteed to put anyone in a good mood. I firmly believe that there is magic captured in the effervescence and it goes

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Holiday Entertaining Guide

The Holidays. Images of shiny, happy people, laughing with their mouths open, cozily clutching wine glasses or swishing martinis. The table is set beautifully, whether be it glam or rustic, plates and silverware casually strewn about, pine cones and poinsettias, tinsel and glitter… The food

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The Peninsula and Papinee SnowPages

Every Christmas there is one place in Manila I find that encapsulates that joyful festive spirit - The Peninsula. The grand lobby with the orchestra playing classical versions of holidays melodies, the towering christmas tree with luxurious yet tasteful decor, the gingerbread house that after

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Easy Entertaining

I love to entertain at home but I never like the feeling of a caterer suddenly taking over my house and transforming it into their domain. Even if I do get some outside help I still like to have my own touches that make guests

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Homemade Caviar Terrine

An indulgent staple in chic cocktail parties, the Caviar Pie has been a crowd favorite since its appearance a few years ago. Most of the time ordered through specialty food entrepreneurs or caterers at a rather hefty price tag, this simplified recipe allows you to

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