Creations, Diaper Roses
Do your children think you are the Queen of Last Minute Miracles? Of course they do! You are entirely to blame of course, because if you didn’t always come through, they wouldn’t keep asking you! Sigh, someday your grandchildren will get them back! My Darling Daughter found out on Tuesday that she was in charge … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Twisted Marco Polo
Ham & cheese is one of my very favorite combos, and I’m a pretty big fan of crispy chicken too so any version of Chicken Cordon Bleu is appealing to me! I have tried many versions of this and finally hit upon one that I absolutely LOVE. Here’s a couple of twists on Chicken Marco … Continue reading
Tablescapes, It’s Just Us
If you go to somewhere else for Thanksgiving, do you still cook a turkey anyway? I know a lot of people HAVE to have some leftovers, or s special dish that they grew up with or it just isn’t Thanksgiving. The other day Hungry Husband asked, “If people make such a big deal about turkey, … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Party Recipes & Presentations
To be a RELAXED HOST OR HOSTESS there is one rule you MUST follow, KEEP IT SIMPLE. Especially during the holidays when there is so much stress anyway. When you are hosting a meal or a party this season, use some of your tried and true dishes, things that are always good, and tweak them … Continue reading
Party Panache, Baby He or Baby She?
Last weekend we had a little shindig to celebrate the bundle of joy that DD [darling daughter] & NG [nicest guy, my son-in-law] are expecting in March. We gathered the fam and a few special friends and had a “Reveal Party.” Reveal parties are all the rage right now, and let me tell you, it … Continue reading
Take out Tuesday, Mushroom Lasagna
Do you need a fresh idea for a Thanksgiving side dish? This Mushroom Lasagna is an elegant choice for any occasion. It is rich, BUT, it can easily be served in small portions and is a lovely compliment to any meat. We have had it with Grilled Salmon, as a main dish with salad, as … Continue reading
Gifts from the Kitchen, Mini Pumpkins w/brown sugar glaze
I made these little pumpkin spice cakes for a sweet treat watching the game last weekend I make this recipe every fall because it’s so versatile. The cakes are not overly sweet so these appeal any time of the day, breakfast, afternoon snack, dessert I bought this pan a while ago at Williams Sonoma, which … Continue reading
Party Panache, Party Formulas
I have given many parties and will be the first to admit, it can be very TRICKY figuring out HOW MUCH FOOD people will eat. I have devised several FORMULAS to help you plan a great party! Relax, I will share my best secrets with you… The standard caterer’s formula is based on appetizers per … Continue reading
Party Panache, Holiday Fragrance & Lemons
LEMONS! A thoughtful, sweet friend just gave us a big bag of beautiful lemons and I could not have been more thrilled. These beauties are often neglected in the Fall when our thoughts turn to pumpkins, acorn squash and cranberries, but lemons can play an important part of the upcoming holidays. And ROSEMARY!  Do you … Continue reading
The Organized Life, Jars, Chia seeds and Oatmeal in a Jar
JARS! Lately there are recipes all over the place for this and that in a jar. Last year I made Vanilla body scrub in a jar for Christmas party favors, which was EASY and my guests seemed to love them. This month I made Trick or Treat candy jars to give to my friends just … Continue reading
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