It's My Party, and I'll Fry if I Want To

It's hard to believe that it's December already. If you're like most people, you may be facing an endless round of parties and social occasions, right up to the holidays and beyond. Whether you're throwing a party, having a family get-together, or contributing to a pot-luck, it can be easy to get so caught up in elaborate preparation and cooking that hospitality becomes a burden instead of a gift that we give to people we love.

If this has happened to you in the past, the easiest way to avoid a repeat is in the planning stages. First of all, food doesn't have to be elaborate to taste good. Good food, simply prepared, and presented in an attractive way are really all that's needed to make most of your guests happy.

I'll be posting recipe and menus ideas that can help you to Keep It Simple Sweety, so that you can Have Your Cake and Enjoy Eating It, Too.

So, take a deep breath. Let it out. And begin.

Unless you enjoy making something that has 27 ingredients and takes 15 incremental steps. In that case, you're on your own!