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 [...]
Celebrity chef Rob Rainford knows his grill stuff. We wanted to get the scoop on the must-have barbecue accessories for doing it right, and Rob helped us out with his list. Which is a very good thing because frankly, my idea of must-have barbecue accessories is a bottle of Stella Artois and this apron: [...]
Firstly, let’s clarify something: If your diet does not include butter, there are many excellent recipes out there for everything from brownies to cakes to cookies that intentionally use alternative fats: oils, soy or vegetable margarine, even ground nuts, seeds or chocolate. By all means, Go! Bake! Enjoy! What we’re talking about today is the [...]
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 [...]
In a recent meeting, we discussed the upcoming title, The Eat-a-Bug Cookbook; and as soon as I saw the cover, I thought to myself how great a parting gift this would be for every player on the long-running reality show Survivor. If you’re like me and watch Survivor on a regular basis, you know [...]
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 [...]
Butler Boot Camp Day 2: Housekeeping Tips Housekeeping is the day–to–day work that goes into tidying, reorganizing and detailing rooms in a home after it has been properly cleaned. Housekeeping is that extra touch that goes into good presentation. This includes fluffing pillows, positioning furniture correctly, organizing magazines and books, properly making a bed and [...]
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