• Have you always wanted to throw the perfect party?

Have you always wanted to throw the perfect party? Join nationally known authors and TV personalities Holly Clegg ("The Today Show") and Beverly Church ("Home and Garden Television") for their special Food Fun and Friends: The Trim and Terrific Way.

Holly and Bev will show viewers how to entertain in style with tips on decorating and some easy, great-tasting recipes that are also healthy. "We are going to keep it easy, make it affordable and make it fun," Church said. Their "Blooming Brunch" features such mouthwatering favorites as Bread Pudding Florentine, Cheese Grits, Cranberry Yam Bread, Banana Bread to go with Mimosas and Strawberry Smoothies. Since football season is just a few weeks away, Holly and Bev demonstrate how to entertain friends before the big game with Chili Boats, Artichoke Dip and Shrimp Salsa. "Lunch on the Run" features Chicken Salad, Pasta Salad, Brownies and Spicy Tea Punch. Finally, Holly and Bev’s "Decadent Dessert Party" features Fantastic Trifle, Strawberry Cheesecake Squares and White Chocolate Bundt Cake. Other segments include a "Caribbean Dinner By the Pool" and "An Old Fashioned Southern Fish Fry." Bev will also explain how to use flowers, unusual flower containers, vegetable centerpieces and other decorations to make any home a showplace and your party memorable.

Baumer Foods of New Orleans, Louisiana Fish Fry and Healthcraft Cookware provided underwriting support for the program.

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