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Thanksgiving Toast

Thanksgiving Toast

Toast your blessings with a fabulous Thanksgiving cocktail that compliments the meal. Cranberry, orange, pomegranate…with the flavors of the season wrapped up in one glass, this will be your go-to cocktail for the holiday season. Pomegranate Cranberry Kiss Cocktail (Makes 1) 2 cups ice 2 […]

A Latte to Love

A Latte to Love

Halloween is over, but we haven’t put the pumpkins away yet. When we make pumpkin pies for Thanksgiving, we’ll reserve a little pumpkin puree and whip up a delicious pumpkin spice latte with this recipe by fabulous food blogger Jenna Marfori Lang, editor of Eat […]

Gravy Boast

Gravy Boast

It’s true that gravy boats are an essential Thanksgiving serving piece, but why let these beautiful pieces gather dust in your china cabinet the other 364 days of the year? Our favorite gravy boats are too pretty to hide away…and they aren’t just for gravy. […]

Deck Your Tables

Deck Your Tables

The build up towards Christmas is half the fun. It’s about tradition, anticipation and celebration. And the memories. In fact, there are two memory triggers that tug at my heart strings each and every year. The first trigger is my holiday decorations. Some are made […]

The Feast of St. Nicholas

The Feast of St. Nicholas

It is a German tradition for children to leave a boot and a paper plate outside their bedroom door on the eve of December 5 in hopes that St. Nicholas would stop by. According to tradition, when the seasonal skies turn red at sundown, it […]

Win Villeroy & Boch Toy’s Delight Dinnerware Delight

Win Villeroy & Boch Toy’s Delight Dinnerware Delight

Just in time for the holidays, we’ll be awarding a Toy’s Delight Serving Platter, 4 Toy’s Delight Mugs and 4 Toy’s Delight Salad Plates (value $189.55 USD) to one lucky entrant in our November On The Table Blog contest. Our Toy’s Delight pattern is designed in […]

Isabelle von Boch: Healthy Halloween

Isabelle von Boch: Healthy Halloween

Growing up in Germany, we didn’t celebrate Halloween. While raising my children in California, I embraced Halloween traditions and started a few healthy traditions of my own too! I am very conscious of what I serve my family and try to offer them healthy food. […]

Liquor Treat: Ghost Martinis

Liquor Treat: Ghost Martinis

Adults deserve a treat on Halloween too. These boo-tiful ghost martinis are sweet rather than spooky. The flavor is sweet and creamy but tastes like a marshmallow. Ingredients (Makes 1 Ghost Martini): 2 ounces Pinnacle Whipped Vodka (tastes like sugar) 1 ounce vanilla vodka 1 […]

Spooktacular Halloween Recipes

Spooktacular Halloween Recipes

Tricks, treats, costumes, jack-o-lanterns…everything about Halloween just screams for a party. These tempting treats will please adults as well as the kids at your next Halloween Party. Halloween calls for sweet treats like these delicious caramel sugar pears and pumpkin spice cupcakes. If you like […]

Spotlight: Instant Centerpieces

Spotlight: Instant Centerpieces

Classic candle holders take on a fresh new look when used as centerpieces. Our Helium Vases and Hurricane Lamps are beautiful in and of themselves, but we love how they make easy yet elegant centerpieces for any occasion. We turned to party and wedding expert […]