Summer is a great time to entertain at home - the weather is great, the days are long, and people are somehow more relaxed. Dinner with guests can be easy with the help of a grill and great summer produce and the focus is just...

Make a delicious batch of sangria for a spring day of staying in. Choose a red wine - it does not need to be an expensive vintage red, for sangria always turns out to be a refreshing concoction. Try a reasonably priced red from Valencia,...

3/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Fresh basil, sage or terragan (optional) These delicious snacks are easy to make and will be the perfect accompaniment to just about any wine you are serving. Coarsely grate about 3/4 of a cup of Parmesan cheese and add fresh herbs, like...

If you have an outdoor area, even a small patio, host an intimate gathering under the fall night sky and serve this Austrian concoction that will infuse your body and heart with the kind of warmth that can only be felt during this time of...