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+ How Instagram and Pinterest ruined holiday decor for the rest of us.

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Kyle and I are having some people over this weekend for a holiday get-together.  We had intended to have an apres ski party outside, but you try finding a rentable outdoor heater these days.  So we’ll just open all the windows to get the air flowing; all the guests are vaccinated, so we should be fine.

One of the best parts about hosting a party is the snacks.  Snacks are the best.  Appetizers are even better.  Like this Brie and Candied Bacon Grilled Cheese.  Or Mini Banh-Mi Inspired Tacos.  Or just anything on the Snacks and Starters Pinterest board that I never get to cook from enough.

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