We have just returned from our first dinner party with our new survivor group. The head of the homeowner’s association, Mrs. Glenn, had us and a few of the neighbors over for dinner. It was such a lovely evening getting to know our new suburban community (even if the potatoes were a little overcooked). It … Continue reading
I prefer to stay on the sunny side of the street most of the time, but I must say that one of the worst things about living in a post-apocalyptic wasteland – perhaps even more than zombie breath — is the distinct lack of refrigeration. Sure, if you have a generator you can get a few … Continue reading
Today, we were hit by a terrible turn of events. No, our bus did not break down in zed-infested territory nor were we waylaid by cannibals. It was something so much worse: the CD player in the bus broke. We did not have a huge collection of CDs but was better than a bus full … Continue reading
The only thing missing from Mrs. K’s excellent guide to cocktail parties is the grand tradition of drunken sing-alongs. Below I, Mr. K, have compiled a dozen of our favorite songs to belt out at the end of the night: Is That All There Is? by Peggy Lee Waiting For the End of the World by … Continue reading
We have covered tea parties, holidays and birthdays but so far we have neglected perhaps the most important social gathering of the post-apocalypse: the cocktail party. In a world full of zeds, rabid dogs, cannibals and Miss Petersen, who doesn’t need a drink sometimes? Of course, hard alcohol is a bit more difficult to make than wines and … Continue reading
I stole this recipe from my fellow junior league member Miss Li, may she rest in peace. She used this recipe to win the hearts of all of her male conquests (she had many) before dying a gruesome death in 2019. Her tart recipe, however, lives on. Ingredients: (As always, feel free to use substitutions … Continue reading
“Well that was the silliest tea party I ever went to! I am never going back there again!”– Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland Miss E writing. Before I begin my useful guide about the ins-and-outs of hosting tea parties in the new world, I need to make a quick clarification. When I talk about tea parties, I’m … Continue reading
Dear Miss E. and Mrs K., Thanksgiving is only a week away and I’ve never dressed a turkey, let alone decorated for a post-zombie world holiday. Can you offer some advice for how to find, kill, and prepare a bird for dinner? Are there acceptable substitutes? Any other suggestions for a festive meal, centerpieces, and … Continue reading
Gracious Living in a Zombie World: A Ladies’ Handbook 