The season of twinkling lights, mulled wine, and present wrapping is almost upon us, and who better to guide us through the holiday party season than the ultimate hostess herself, Martha Stewart? Throwing a holiday party is about much more than just tasty food. Hosts create an atmosphere that helps guests feel welcome, comfortable, and cozy in their home. From the table settings to the lighting choices, every detail matters. And few understand this better than Stewart.
Agrapat & Fils 7 Crus Extra Brut, $80 Comprised of 90% chardonnay and 10% pinot noir, this shows racy minerality, purity and opulence. Pair with rock cod, shellfish stew or scallop carpaccio. Philipponnat Royal Reserve Non-Dose, $75 So versatile, this zero dosage Champagne of 67% pinot noir, 31% chardonnay and 2% pinot meunier, accompanies everything from sushi and light Asian dishes to vegetable tempura, caviar and brie.
This apple cider sangria recipe is my new favorite cocktail for fall entertaining! It's my family's favorite too-they liked it so much the first time I served it that I made it again for another family gathering the next weekend. It's been a staple at our fall get-togethers ever since. Sweetened with apple cider, packed with fresh apples, and warmly spiced with cinnamon and star anise, it's full of festive fall flavor.
Every dinner party, even those with the most robust menus, requires a little something for people to snack on when they arrive. Thanksgiving, the Olympics of dinner parties, is no different. If you're like me and find it hard to convince yourself to squeeze anything more complicated than a cheese plate onto an already lengthy to-do list, then you'll appreciate this breezy galette. It's basically a cheese plate in pastry form.