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The Gift: 60 Celebration Guides
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January
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New Year’s Day Brunch
Winter Wonderland
Super Bowl Sunday
Soup’s On
Pot Luck Dinner
February
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Chase The Winter Blues
Love is in the Air
Romantic Valentine’s Dinner For Two
Chinese New Year
Mardi Gras
March
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Venetian Masqued Ball
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Ladies Tea Party
It’s Greek To Me
Family-style Dinner Party
April
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Spring is in the Air
April in Paris
Easter Brunch
Easter Supper
The Best Kid’s Party Ever
May
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Dance Around the May Pole
Kentucky Derby Luncheon
Bella Italia Sunday Supper
Mother’s Day Brunch
Latin Fiesta
June
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Summertime-Summertime
Summer Solstice Soiree
Father’s Day BBQ
A Summer Wedding in the Garden
Wine Pairing Dinner Party
July
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All Day 4th of July Celebration
Poolside Party
Summer Olympics
Vive La France
Hawaiian Luau
August
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Harvest Moon Ball
Tuscan Feast
Mid-Summer Clam Bake
Tex-Mex Fiesta
A Vegan Spectacular
September
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Labor Day BBQ
Farewell to Summer Party
Bollywood Ball
Thai One On
Casino Royale
October
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Fall Harvest Festival
Oktoberfest
Halloween Costume Party
Apple Picking Party
Pasta Night
November
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The Holidays Are Here
Pizza Bonanza
Tailgate Party
Thanksgiving Dinner
Cookie Exchange Party
December
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‘Tis the Season Cocktail Party
Holiday Open House
Christmas Eve – The Seven Fish
Christmas Day Supper
December Finale – New Year’s Eve Bash
More Presents
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The Recipes
The Well-Appointed Kitchen
The Well-Stocked Pantry
The Well-Stocked Fridge
About
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About C.h.e.f. Edward Fava
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The C.h.e.f.s Introduction
Dedication
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The Gift: 60 Celebration Guides
Menu Toggle
January
Menu Toggle
New Year’s Day Brunch
Winter Wonderland
Super Bowl Sunday
Soup’s On
Pot Luck Dinner
February
Menu Toggle
Chase The Winter Blues
Love is in the Air
Romantic Valentine’s Dinner For Two
Chinese New Year
Mardi Gras
March
Menu Toggle
Venetian Masqued Ball
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Ladies Tea Party
It’s Greek To Me
Family-style Dinner Party
April
Menu Toggle
Spring is in the Air
April in Paris
Easter Brunch
Easter Supper
The Best Kid’s Party Ever
May
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Dance Around the May Pole
Kentucky Derby Luncheon
Bella Italia Sunday Supper
Mother’s Day Brunch
Latin Fiesta
June
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Summertime-Summertime
Summer Solstice Soiree
Father’s Day BBQ
A Summer Wedding in the Garden
Wine Pairing Dinner Party
July
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All Day 4th of July Celebration
Poolside Party
Summer Olympics
Vive La France
Hawaiian Luau
August
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Harvest Moon Ball
Tuscan Feast
Mid-Summer Clam Bake
Tex-Mex Fiesta
A Vegan Spectacular
September
Menu Toggle
Labor Day BBQ
Farewell to Summer Party
Bollywood Ball
Thai One On
Casino Royale
October
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Fall Harvest Festival
Oktoberfest
Halloween Costume Party
Apple Picking Party
Pasta Night
November
Menu Toggle
The Holidays Are Here
Pizza Bonanza
Tailgate Party
Thanksgiving Dinner
Cookie Exchange Party
December
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‘Tis the Season Cocktail Party
Holiday Open House
Christmas Eve – The Seven Fish
Christmas Day Supper
December Finale – New Year’s Eve Bash
More Presents
Menu Toggle
The Recipes
The Well-Appointed Kitchen
The Well-Stocked Pantry
The Well-Stocked Fridge
About
Menu Toggle
About C.h.e.f. Edward Fava
Forward
The C.h.e.f.s Introduction
Dedication
Guestbook!
The Well-Stocked Pantry
The Well-Stocked Pantry
The Well-Stocked Pantry
Storage & Cooking Materials
Aluminum Foil - Plastic Wrap - Wax Paper - Parchment Paper
Variety of Sizes of Zip-Lock Bags
Dried & Canned Goods
Beans: Dried & Canned
Pasta: Variety of Shapes
Rice: Basmati - Long Grain/Wild - Brown - Quinoa (Grain & Pasta Product)
Steel-cut Oats / Oats / Cream of Wheat / Cornmeal / All-purpose Flour / Almond Flour
Canned Tomatoes (plum, crushed, stewed, paste) & Canned Vegetables (in a pinch)
Raisins - Dried Cranberries
Fresh Foods
Fresh Onions (store in a cool dark place)
Potatoes (store in a cool dark place) - Yukon Gold Baby Bliss - Sweet Potato
Spices
Cumin
Cilantro (use fresh whenever possible)
Cinnamon Sticks
Ground Cinnamon
Dill
Ground Flax
Ground Ginger (fresh or pickled are terrific too)
Marjoram
Mint
Garlic Powder
Onion Powder
Ground Mustard
Oregano (in this case dry is better)
Parsley Flakes (flat leaf fresh is best)
Sesame Seeds
Paprika
Crushed Red Pepper
Rosemary (fresh is better & more subtle)
Turmeric
Anise
Course Kosher Salt
Fine Salt
Sugar (white - brown - course granulated)
Agave
Stock
Vegetable (low sodium)
Chicken
Beef
Vinegar
Balsamic
Red Wine
White
Rice
Cleaning Supplies
Paper Towel - Toilet Paper - Tissues
Dish & Dishwasher Detergent - Clorox - Windex - Laundry Detergent
Woolite - Spot Remover - Sponges - Pine-Sol - Murphy's Oil - Pledge