Party Pananche, Effortless Dinner Party
Do you ever make weekend plans at the beginning of the week, and then life happens… Well, that’s sort of the way I seem to roll.. Here’s a meal you can put together in just a few minutes, for a dinner everyone will enjoy Start with an Italian style dip, marinara baked with a layer … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Hopping to Easter
Are you thinking of Easter and all things Spring? Bunnies and carrots and lots of green things… We’re hopping towards Easter with a bunny or three They brought colored eggs for all to see Fresh garden vegetables in the basket for guests Lot of carrots of course, they’re always the best! A candlestick formed with … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Creamy Chive Potato Pie
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! A very important holiday around our house, Happy Birthday CC! We are LUCKY indeed! Okay, now, what could be more appropriate to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than a Potato Pie? This pie is not only full of creamy potatoes and chives, it is baked in a puff pastry crust which gives … Continue reading
Secret Recipe Club, Sweet and Savory Stuffed Croissants
It’s Secret Recipe Club time again! This time I was assigned SteakNPotatoesKindaGurl. You can tell right away that Desiree is a fun loving, down to earth girl with a love for bacon [she signs off her posts with “peace and bacon grease”] I knew I was in good hands! After perusing her recipe index, … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Chocolate Cupcakes with Peppermint Ganache filling and Creme de Menthe Frosting
There’s still time to get your green on for St. Patrick’s Day! How about a decadent chocolate cupcake filled with a minty chocolate ganache and topped with cream cheese icing and a chocolate mint candy? These cupcakes are bound to be a solid gold hit with any leprechauns~ I found this recipe on Your Cup … Continue reading
Party Panache, Chalkboard Flower Pots
I found these pots and thought they were super cute, “wish I’d thought of this,” and fabulous A terra cotta flower pot painted pink, then the base painted with chalkboard paint~ imagine the possibilities! They would be easy to make, but for $6 each, I scooped them up Just what I needed for CC’s birthday … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Pot o’ Gold Soup with Lucky Croutons
You don’t need a rainbow to find this Pot o’ Gold Soup, the rainbow is already in it! It’s full of a rainbow of vegetables 🌈 and golden cheese This “pot o’ gold” is simple to put together Since it’s full of colorful vegetables, that cancels out the cheese and cream 😊 Saute the vegetables … Continue reading
Creations, Crazy Daisy Wreath
After a challenging winter, Spring will be most welcome this year Last year I made an Watering Can wreath to encourage April Showers This year I am celebrating the arrival of Spring with a whimsical wreath full of “daisy fairies” inspired by the delightful world of Patience Brewster Patience is an extraordinary artist with an … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Broccoli Candy
I have a little confession to make…as much as I love vegetables, I rarely eat broccoli I HATE Broccoli is my very least favorite. I know it’s full of nutrients, so I decided to roast it like I do my other favorite vegetables I adapted this from several different recipes that I found sliced garlic, … Continue reading
Creations, Turn Something Old into Something New with Color
I’ve had this vase for years…it’s not a valuable antique, just a purchase from a Home Goods type store I recently found it when I was Refreshing Spaces for Spring, and thought, why not… Ever since I took the Home Goods style quiz and found out my style is SASSY, I’ve been going wild with … Continue reading
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