Rich in iron and vitamins A and C, this salad is both delicious and filling. It’s a wonderful warm-weather dish, and can be eaten as a main course with fresh Italian ciabatta dipped in a little olive oil and lemon, or as an accompaniment to a quiche or any other light meal. Serves 4 [...]
It’s been called the silver tsunami, and it’s headed this way: by 2047, there will be more Americans over 60 than under 15. The numbers of the oldest-old, those over 85, proportionately will grow the most of any demographic. Our increasingly aged population will affect the allocation of physical, emotional, medical, and mental care [...]
Summer is here and it’s the time of year we want to move our entertaining outside. The days are warmer and the nights are longer. Plus it’s perfectly on trend, outdoor living spaces are super hot right now, whether it’s a dining room, living room or even a whole kitchen. So if you are looking [...]
The official date of summer is a few weeks away, but you’d never know it with the sun shining from above. There’s nothing better than taking your regular workout routine outside in the sun. That being said, you can mix up your day to day activities and incorporate some different techniques into your schedule. [...]
Recently one of our Imprint Sales Directors traveled to India on her sabbatical. Following along with her trip on social media, it was clear to see that she was loving the culture and the food in this beautiful country. That’s why we thought it would be fun to have her write about her experience [...]
Position your grill where you want to cook – close enough to the kitchen so you don’t have to run back and forth, but far enough from the house so you don’t fill your family room with smoke and set the roof on fire. Bring everything you need out to the grill before you [...]
Butler Boot Camp Day 5: Business Card Etiquette Did you know there is a proper way to present your business card? Don’t make a social blunder at your next business conference! Charles MacPherson (aka Charles the Butler) demonstrates… The Butler Speaks: A Return to Proper Etiquette, Stylish Entertaining, and the Art of Good Housekeeping [...]
Butler Boot Camp Day 4: The Perfect Guest Bedroom The comfort and style of the guest bedroom is part of your visitor’s overall experience and should reflect that of the rest of the house. You want your guest to be able to relax there and get a good night’s sleep. A word of advice: I [...]
Butler Boot Camp Day 3: Napkin Folding 101 Impress your guests at your next dinner party with a properly folded napkin at their place setting. Charles MacPherson (aka Charles the Butler) demonstrates the Royal Napkin Fold. The Butler Speaks: A Return to Proper Etiquette, Stylish Entertaining, and the Art of Good Housekeeping by Charles [...]
Butler Boot Camp Day 3: Cleaning a Bathroom Bathrooms require keen attention. A living room that is not properly kept may appear untidy and dusty, but a bathroom that is not properly cleaned will always create the impression that the home is dirty. Start with the least contaminated area and work your way to the [...]
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