The party food landscape has become increasingly homogeneous, with its ubiquitous bag of Doritos rather than homemade fudge or stuffed mushrooms. Columnist Erin Nyren would like to bring back the house parties of yore, in which everyone cooked or baked something to share. Read more...
Photo: Crostini are simple and inexpensive to make, yet fancy enough to serve at an Academy Awards viewing party. The appetizers use roasted grapes, a baguette, toasted pecans, blue cheese and balsamic vinegar. (Mackenzie Possee/Daily Bruin)
