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Private chef guides from The Mobile Chef in Summit County: group dinners, apres ski food, wine pairing, dietary needs and cooking at altitude.
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Ugly Sweater Party Ideas for a Ski House
Ugly sweater party ideas for a ski house: a contest with real rules, games for a rented living room, food that suits the sweaters and how to pack…
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How to Host a Murder Mystery Dinner Party at a Rental
Plan a murder mystery dinner party at your rental: kit or your own script, casting, invitations and how to pace the game around four courses.
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Who Pays for the Rehearsal Dinner?
Who pays for the rehearsal dinner? The old rule, what couples do now, how any two families can share it, who to invite and how to raise the…
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A Make Ahead Dinner Party Menu That Leaves You at the Table
A make ahead dinner party menu, course by course: what holds overnight, what must wait for the night, safe cooling and a day-before plan for a calm host.
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How to Thaw a Turkey When You’re Staying at a Rental
How to thaw a turkey at a rental: safe fridge and cold water times, planning around your arrival day, and why a snowy porch is not a safe…
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How to Give a Toast at a Dinner Party
How to give a toast at a dinner party: a simple four part structure, how long to speak, when to stand between courses and how to include guests…
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How Much Turkey Per Person for a Rental Thanksgiving
How much turkey per person for Thanksgiving at a rental: where the figures differ, a table by guest count, and the oven check to make before you buy.
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How Long Can Food Sit Out at a Party?
How long can food sit out at a party? The two hour rule, when it drops to one hour, and how to apply it to grazing tables, après…
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Dinner Party Theme Ideas That Work at Altitude
Dinner party theme ideas that work at altitude: six themes built from a menu, a table and a playlist, chosen by what your rental kitchen can really do.
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Christmas Morning Brunch Ideas for a Mountain Rental
Christmas morning brunch ideas for a mountain rental: four formats, what to do the night before, and timing around gifts, first chair and dinner.