So you’ve tasted the offerings of the caterer and you’ve selected your main menu options. What about drinks? What’s on tap Much like selecting the menu options, you will need to factor in what kinds of drinks everyone would like to drink.
It has been said that cocktail parties were birthed as a result of prohibition in the 1920’s when people turned from bars to in home entertaining and drinking gin straight from the bathtub.
Well this
week's tip is going to be with Shiitake mushrooms.
A tasting with vintners from the Judean Hills shows the country's promise and growth

I spotted this in an issue of Bon Appétit and think it's simply beautiful. It is a splurge, but if you are a wine lover as I am, a decanter like this blue one by Nouvel Studio will be used often.
Monja Decanter | $105 at Vivi
If you've ever heard of The French Laundry in Napa, California, (who hasn't?) then you know dining there is an indulgence. Known for its impeccable service and food, the restaurant is reputable for its delicious and once-in-a-lifetime dining experience. So when you see a dessert cookbook titled "Indulge:100 Perfect Desserts" by the head pastry chef, Claire Clark, you know they will be spectacular and something to showcase at your holiday dinners this season.
"Indulge: 100 Perfect Desserts" l $24 at ecookbooks.com