I have a confession.

When most of you voted for us to tackle a True Blood menu this month (Harry Potter in July), I had never seen a single episode. I’d assumed it was just another supernatural show cashing in on the Twilight hype. But, I thought, if you guys like it this much, I should catch an episode or two.

Less than two weeks later, I’ve seen 24 episodes. The entire first two seasons.

Yes, it’s that good. It’s addictive.

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One of the marks of a great TV show is that the characters cross your mind, like real people, and you wonder about them.

“Mad Men” is one of those shows. For almost a year, I’ve been wondering … Did Betty go through with it? Will Roger and Joan ever get back together? And, most importantly, could Don Draper possibly get any hotter? Sweet goodness. I intend to find out this Sunday, July 25, when the new season premieres on AMC.

Oh, and to celebrate, we’ve come up with another “Mad Men” Premiere Menu, inspired by the characters and food trends of the 1960s. After the main menu, you’ll find last year’s picks, a Retro 60s Family Dinner, cocktail party suggestions, a menu based on Don and Betty’s trip to Rome and a “What Would Jackie Kennedy Serve?” French-inspired dinner. Bon appetit

Continue reading: “Mad Men” Menu Extravaganza! Release the Draper!

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What you call love was invented by guys like me to sell nylons.–Don Draper

Have you heard enough about the return of Mad Men yet?

I won’t bore you with a synopsis, because if you’ve never seen the show, a summary won’t make sense anyway.

People write a lot about the 60s-inspired fashion and cocktail culture, but Mad Men is more than a time capsule or an adult version of The Wonder Years. It’s the best kind of television show, the kind that has you waking up and wondering about the characters.

Caring about them

Continue reading: Mad Men Premiere Party Menu

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