Organic Party

Will you rise to the Super Bowl party reduced-waste challenge?

January 28, 2015, 2:53 p.m. by Robin Shreeves

The Super Bowl Central team is challenging locals to reduce waste from food. You don’t have to be in Phoenix to take part. We have simple tips to help you.

5 skinny cocktails for summer

May 21, 2012, 4:07 p.m. by Robin Shreeves

If you’re stocking up for your Memorial Day Weekend parties, you might want to serve some skinny cocktails that use real ingredients to your guests.

Elopements are the new wedding trend

March 26, 2012, 11:59 p.m. by Starre Vartan

In a down economy, weddings for 2 instead of 200 are on the upswing (and they're more eco-friendly and personal, too).

Go local and durable with your Oscar party

February 22, 2012, 10:26 a.m. by Robin Shreeves

Forget the gold paper plates and the disposable red carpet for your Oscar party. Bring out the china, the crystal and the good food.

Girls' night in for Valentine's Day

February 9, 2012, 2:15 p.m. by Starre Vartan

Single? Welcome love into your life, and celebrate — don't shun — the holiday.

Hitting the green sheets: '12 edition

February 1, 2012, 4:55 p.m. by Matt Hickman

Looking to avoid a date with pesticides this Valentine's Day? Outfit your love <s>dungeon</s> den with stylish sheets and bedding made from organic cotton and other eco-friendly materials.

5 tips for safe packaged ice

August 24, 2011, 4:30 p.m. by Robin Shreeves

If you’re buying ice for your end of summer parties, we’ve got some tips to make sure there’s nothing but water in that ice.

Red, white and booze: 11 eco-friendly drinking accessories

July 1, 2011, 4:30 p.m. by Matt Hickman

With a major summertime 'drinking holiday' just around the bend, make sure that you have a few libation-related odds and ends on hand for when your thirsty party guests need a refill ... or a distraction.

Weekend reads: Dinner party dos and don'ts

June 18, 2011, 11:03 a.m. by Robin Shreeves

Food news and items of interest from around the Web for your weekend reading.

The Shareable Feast

April 22, 2011, 2:29 p.m. by Shareable .net

Find out how to enjoy a cooking group with friends (and then a delicious meal).

Beverages and bites for your Oscar party

February 25, 2011, 1:38 p.m. by Robin Shreeves

Dig into MNN's recipe archives for eco-friendly and healthy food and drinks to enjoy while critiquing gowns and arguing about who should win this year's Academy Awards.