Food and Beverage: Winter Cravings

As the front door opens and the guests enter your home, offer warm, mulled apple cider with a cinnamon stick as an accent, served in small servings.Serve White Russians in addition to your usual cocktail recipes.

For the kids as well as adults, be sure to include a Hot Chocolate Bar with fresh whipped cream, chocolate shavings, mint sticks covered in chocolate and marshmallows. The marshmallows can be found in blue as well as white.

For dinner, make a meal that reminds you of winter. This might mean a turkey or a ham, chili, or grandma's secret beef stew, but whatever it may be, make sure it brings back your memory of a winter feast. Check out other winter or holiday recipes ideas to make the perfect meal.

For dessert create the Ultimate Ice Cream Bar with berries, chocolate, hot fudge, granola, and various candies and toppings. You may also serve macaroons and coconut balls for added decor. Don't forget holiday cookies as the perfect accompaniment.