Special events mark something to celebrate between two people, the whole family, or the community. They are not declared as “official” holidays but with their nature of being personal milestones and events to commemorate, they need no declaration except the love that binds the people who celebrate them.

1. Recipes for Special Events
Special events mark something to
celebrate between two people, the
whole family, or the community. They are
not declared as “official” holidays but
with their nature of being personal
milestones and events to commemorate,
they need no declaration except the
love that binds the people who celebrate them.
How then do you plan for these special events? The menu should be
something that’s worth making (no matter how tedious or long the
process would be in cooking it) and remembering for years to come.
After all, special events commemorate the past while it creates
something for the future to look back on. In the site, we have recipes
for these special events, be it a dinner between two people, a party for
eight people, or a cocktail of wine and cheese.
For celebrating an anniversary (wedding or time of being together), we
recommend a romantic dinner with fine wine for couples. For groups
celebrating another kind of anniversary (founding anniversaries,
milestones of the organization and more), a buffet or formal sit down
dinner is in order. Buffets are advantageous for a large crowd so the
host does not need to worry about individual service).
For weddings, the menu usually depends on the preference of the
bride and groom, their budget, the date and time the wedding will be
held, as well as the resources available). Themes and concepts would
help couples decide what to include on their wedding day lunch or
dinner.
Valentine’s Day call for romantic food and drinks. Similarly, for “just
because” occasions, surprise each other with a romantic dinner. You
do not need a special occasion to bring out the china, whip up a big
fat roasted chicken, bake a
cheesecake, and toast with a glass of
champagne or rosé wine.
Father’s Day and Mother’s Day also
need a bit of planning especially if
you’re dining in and cooking the food
yourself. Remember how special these
two people are in our lives and prepare
your menu in their honor. Family dinners
should also be considered a special occasion since it’s that time of the
day when the whole family sits down to a good meal, share memories
and conversations, and revel in each other’s pleasant company.
Lastly, consider the pairing of wine and cheese as a special event. Host
one in your home and be guided by some of the tips on the site.