Entertaining

Cakes and cookies count as decorations, too.

Mary Burgers, creative director of Burgers Architecture, shares her tips for both hosts and guests—along with her recipe for Torte di Mele, Italian Apple Cake

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S.Pellegrino is the ultimate food pairing, wine complement, and palette cleanser this holiday season

Stock up on these pantry must-haves for a taste of Italia at home.

You just need a helping hand from one of the country's most amazing hardware stores.

Shop till you drop at this year's holiday markets and craft fairs.

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Say thank you with a gift that secures an invite back this holiday season

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Looking back on some of our bizarre recipes from the '70s and '80s.

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BCAA home insurance experts provide important tips on safely welcoming guests into your home this summer

Good things come to cheapskates that wait.

We've got the key to getting a restaurant-grade turkey dinner at home, no holiday fuss required.

Here's how our editors are keeping calm and carrying on during the weirdest spring of our lives.

An editor (guess who) is steel fired up about his last scrubbing nightmare.

There’s an appreciation for simple, beautiful, everyday things, like the spring-fed lake or the towering cedars and Douglas firs that provide plenty of blow-down for nightly bonfires. 

These five tips from the Lazy Gourmet's Shannon Boudreau will take your party from blah to blockbuster.

"Food is all about the connection, so I don't want to spend the whole day cooking and end up in the kitchen by myself."

This make-ahead recipe from the new Vancouver Eats cookbook that gives the illusion that you've been slaving away at the stove all day.

Fresh scones, finger sandwiches and a hot cuppa—high tea is elegant entertaining made effortless.

Plus a you're-gonna-want-to-eat-this-all-season-long beet salad recipe from the Salted Vine Kitchen and Bar's chef Jeff Park.

Spotlight Events founder Paige Petriw shares her top tips for a standout soiree.

Filosophi's Erin Bishop shares her best tips for easy summer entertaining.

Pikanik's Joanna Schultz shares her secrets for serving an allergy-friendly holiday dinner.

Railtown Cafe's Tyler Day helps you feed a crowd without breaking the bank.

The acclaimed mixologist shares her tips for throwing the bash of the season.

Janette Ewen, longtime decor expert and hostess extraordinaire, shares her favourite tips to make this holiday season easy, stress-free and fun.

Because Pokemon Go isn't the only type of Poke-fun in town.

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Canada's only guilded butler gives us a few tips on entertaining.

Cheer on your boy Leo in style.

This Valentine's Day, think beyond standard red roses and basic chocolates with this roundup of creative gourmet goodies from across the West.

Tricks to make NYE entertaining a breeze—because we all know the best party is one the host can actually enjoy, too.

Forget the fussy signature cocktail—a big batch of easy-to-make, easy-to-drink punch is the secret to keeping the good times going strong.

We found the 8 best restaurants and caterers across the West that will prepare, cook or deliver your Thanksgiving meal.

Find party inspiration in this round-up of bites and appetizers.

Throw your next dinner party in style with tips from the designers at Monogram Dinner by Design.

Be the best barbecuer on the block with these tricks from grill king Brian Misko.

In honour of iconic meat-centric festival Brewery and the Beast, host a suave protein party of your own.

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Grey Goose Vodka presents insider tips from Alex Ploughman, Sous Chef at Chambar

It's time to break out the board games.

Artist Bobbie Burgers is the master of easy outdoor entertaining. Let her effortless alfresco dinner party inspire your own.

In the 2015 Canadian Cheese Grand-Prix, seven Western Canadian producers stood out.

We’ve enlisted the Iron Chef to create a simple outdoor menu that’s short on fussiness and long on taste.

Master the art of mussels eating with this handy guide from The District Brasserie.

Designer Craig Stanghetta dreams up a cocktail party that celebrates la dolce vita.

Baker Jackie Kai Ellis styles a brunch with plenty of Parisian flair.

We’ve got the scoop on how to make your next outdoor gathering a success with these tips from Sebastien Fauteux, Creative Director of Urban Barn.

What better way to celebrate Mother's Day than a pretty and perfect high tea?

Culinary Artists Dana Ewart and Cameron Smith of Joy Road Caterings host a long–table dinner at God's Mountain Estates.