Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

So, you've invited a bunch of people over for a gathering. It doesn't matter the reason! Maybe you're throwing a fancy bridal shower or a big holiday meal. Or maybe it's just really nice outside and ...

Dinner party, garden party, or birthday party: When the guest list starts to mount, it can seem intimidating to make cocktails for a crowd. But if you want a signature drink at your next event -- and ...

As the golden leaves of autumn replace the golden rays of summer, the art of hosting a seamless gathering is not left behind. Though often vilified as the in-between season of celebrations—stealing ...

Entertaining during the holidays is a tradition that’s notoriously fraught with stress. What you serve as drinks doesn’t have to be the cause of it. There’s no reason to get stuck shaking, pouring, ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

Break out the punch bowl! Take the stress out of holiday entertaining by creating a signature drink (or two!) that guests can serve themselves. Here are seven big-batch cocktail recipes to try, from ...