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As you plan your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, here are some guidelines for the length of time you can keep cooked meats in the fridge.

How Long Can I Keep Cooked Meat in the Fridge?

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4 Things Wedding Planners Can Learn from the Fruit Snack Challenge

Have you ever been to a wedding reception where you are stuck in your seat waiting for the couple to be introduced? You are famished, but you are forced to sit and “watch” that pre-set salad wilt before your very eyes. It’s painful, isn’t it?!?  This guest experience is very similar to what some small […]

4 Things Wedding Planners Can Learn from the Fruit Snack Challenge

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Not too long ago, I attended a formal dinner that involved the use of chopsticks. Before that dinner, I paid very little attention to my use of chopsticks. But, since the dinner was formal, I wanted to be mindful of my dinner etiquette. So, I found that there really is no one rule for handling […]

5 Helpful Chopstick Etiquette Tips

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Spring Salad with Beets. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Last month, we had the pleasure of planning a wedding where the guest experience was the #1 top priority to the couple — This included the presentation of the dinner courses.  So, we worked with the caterer, the deejay, and the lighting company to create scenarios where each course was an experience, and as you can […]

How We Made a Wedding Dinner a True Experience for the Guests

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Mini Sliders at Wedding Reception. Howerton+Wooten Events.

If you are like me, you are probably living with a dietary restriction or two that affects your dining experiences.  So, what do you do when you receive an invitation to a party, a dinner or a reception?  Here are some quick do’s and don’ts. DO — Thank the host/hostess for the invitation and give […]

Etiquette Guide: How to Share Your Dietary Restrictions with Your RSVP

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Sangria Recipe. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Last week, we had the honor of having our “Newlywed Dinner Party” featured on the MunaLuchi Lifestyle Sunday series.  One of the food items featured in that styled shoot was one of my favorite recipes, kiwi and white wine sangria. Ingredients – 1 Bottle (750 ml) of Chardonnay 2 Cups of Club Soda ⅓ Cup […]

Refreshing Kiwi and White Wine Sangria

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White Bean and Collard Green Soup. Howerton+Wooten Events.

Are you looking for a fun way to spice up your New Year’s Day meal?  Check out our White Bean and Collard Green Soup recipe on the lifestyle section of the MunaLuchi Bride web site. This is a little bit of a Throwback Thursday because this recipe originally posted on the MunaLuchi Bride web site on […]

White Bean and Collard Green Soup for Your New Year’s Day Meal

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If you intend to carve the Thanksgiving turkey for the first time, there are web sites that offer step-by-step instructions. Here are some good ones.

Howerton Handbook: Carving the Thanksgiving Turkey 101

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