Author Archive — Nina

Cooking & Baking with Food Network’s Dave Lieberman

I first "met" Dave Lieberman years ago when he signed my copy of his first cookbook, Young and Hungry. So I was thrilled to attend an event last week featuring the opportunity to cook alongside Dave himself, who also happens to be one of People's hottest bachelors in addition to a Food Network host, chef and food writer.

Celebrations Expert Cheryl Dent on TLC Tonight!

Set your DVR's! Celebrations' very own Cheryl Dent will be appearing on TLC's Battle of the Wedding Planners tonight! Cheryl will be one of 3 wedding planners competing for the chance to plan the wedding of Abbie and Drew on a $15,000 budget. We hope Cheryl is the chosen planner!

Celebrations Radio: Thanksgiving Ideas

Check out this month's episode of Celebrations radio, hosted by Jeanne Benedict and featuring event planner, Shawn Rabideau as well as chef and author, Steve Poses.

Thinking Tuna with Ted Allen

I recently attended a super-tasty event for Starkist Tuna where Ted Allen himself shared some of his own recipes featuring Starkist's line of flavored tunas. As host of Food Network's Chopped and the foodie guru of Bravo's Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, Ted Allen knows a thing or two about delicious food. I love tuna as a go-to lunch or dinner and have always enjoyed dressing it up with my own spices (red pepper is a favorite), but I hadn't considered it a dish for serving to guests because it seems too easy and I never really considered the different ways you could dress it up.

“Pumpkin” Green Tea

I was first turned on to Primula Products when I received a personal tea maker and flowering teas as an apartment-warming gift last year. I am not much of a green tea fan, but drink it for the health benefits and as a sometimes alternative to coffee.

Halloween Party Ideas on BlogTalkRadio

In case you missed it, check out our Halloween party ideas BlogTalkRadio episode, which aired yesterday.

GIVEAWAY: Wii Birthday Party Bash Game

We’re gearing up for our next Celebrations online radio show, featuring a variety of budget party tips and ideas for both kid’s and adult birthday parties! To participate in our Birthday Party Bash Game giveaway, help us spread the word!

For a Chance to Win a Birthday Party Bash Game, What is Your Child’s Favorite Birthday Memory?

We’re gearing up for our next Celebrations online radio show, featuring a variety of budget party tips and ideas for both kid’s and adult birthday parties! For a chance to win a Birthday Party Bash Game, we want to hear from your little ones, what is their most cherished birthday memory? Featuring over 20 classic birthday games such as Pinata Blast and Hot Potato, the Big Party Bash Game is the perfect way to throw an easy and budget-friendly birthday party. The game even includes invitations for 12!

Del Monte Fruit Chillers Tubes Product Launch

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Bobby Marro Photography

Last week I had the pleasure of attending a super cool event on one of the hottest summer days so far in New York City. Held at Soho House, the product launch of Del Monte Fruit Chillers was a sweet surprise as I'd heard of the Fruit Chillers cups, but had never tried them or their new version, Fruit Chillers tubes.