April Birthday Dinner Party

Everything you need to know about the month of April you'll find in this article. From Zodiac signs (Aries and Taurus) to birthstone (Diamond) to all of your April holidays, it's all here. Not to mention a host of great gift ideas. Give a book of contemporary or classic poetry--April is National Poetry Month. Is it a big birthday? You've got to go with a classic diamond. Whether in a necklace, pin, or pendant, you can't go wrong with diamonds, after all. Read More

This simple and fresh recipe is sure to delight at your April Birthday Dinner party. It's super easy to do--just coat the bocconcini (literal translation: tiny mouthfuls!) in an olive oil and vinegar glaze, then assemble the skewers. Because the recipe is so simple, make sure to purchase the highest quality cheese and produce you can find. Get the cheese from your local Italian import store and the tomatoes and basil as locally as possible. Read More

This lemony chicken recipe is straightforward: pound, coat, and brown the chicken breasts, then refrigerate in a baking pan. Make the sauce from butter, shallots, olive oil, capers, Pinot Grigio, and lemon juice, and pour it over the cooked chicken. When you are ready to serve the dish, simply heat the chicken in the oven at 325 degrees F for 15 minutes. A beautiful dish that can be prepared a day ahead! Read More

Strawberry Shortcake: it's timeless, light, classically spring dessert. But is it any good? Too often it falls victim to soggy strawberries, cardboard-like storebought angel food cake, and canned whipped cream. Too many artificial flavors can absolutely destroy this dessert, which, because of its simplicity, should highlight fresh and light flavors for optimal effect. This recipe solves that problem--you'll make your own version of "shortcake," a chocolate version drizzled with Frangelico liqueur. Top with fresh strawberries, handwhipped cream, and toasted hazelnuts, and your Strawberry Shortcake just got an injection of indisputable class and style. Read More