About Entertaining: Valentine's Day; Mardi Gras

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Entertaining Entertaining Plan a Party RSVP & Etiquette Birthdays From Donna Pilato, Your Guide to Entertaining. Last week was all about the Super Bowl party. This week you have two reasons to celebrate with Valentine's Day on Sunday and Mardi Gras next Tuesday. Any one is a good choice to take our minds off the blizzard. Have an Entertaining week! Foods of Love for Valentine's Day There may be a good reason why a romantic dinner is part of the Valentine's Day tradition. Aphrodisiac foods have long been thought to set the mood for love. Why not plan your own menu with these foods of love and test out this theory yourself? The Milk and Bread Run is On, But I Want Cheese I just returned from my local supermarket where it took me a few minutes in the parking lot to realize that the crowds were a result of the 'milk and... Read more Use Fruit to Decorate Your Valentine's Day Table Our daughters had their piano recital this weekend, despite the insane snowfall that hit our region. Their piano teacher always asks parents to bring a snack for a reward buffet for the kids' great performances. I created the fruit platter you see here. The fruits are kid friendly, but I made it look more special by putting a little effort into the slicing and arranging, instead of just chopping cubes and mixing them together in a bowl. This reminded me of the Valentine I created out of fruit a few years ago, and how I should make it again for this year's holiday. How to Host a Mardi Gras Party Entertaining Ads Kid Fun Games Party Planning Ideas Party Decorations Dessert Food Recipes Movie Theme Party Featured Articles Mardi Gras Party Ideas from Readers Valentine's Day Eye Candy Set a Romantic Table for Valentine's Day Host a Chinese New Year Party Chocolate Fondue Recipes Valentine's Day Dinner on a Budget   More from About.com Managing Dog Behavior Problems Understanding common dog behavior problems like barking, biting, and chewing is key to handling them appropriately. More > Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds Keep yourself, and your family, happy and healthy this fall with these tips. More > This newsletter is written by Donna Pilato Entertaining Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Entertaining newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads The True Meaning of RSVP Make a Diaper Cake Plan a Tea Party Advertisement