Party Panache, Sausage and Pepper Pizza Spirals

Big Game Saturday! We will need food! Alabama vs Ole Miss We will have a house full of Alabama & Ole Miss fans, friends, and alumni… These fans are much bigger this year!  And we have a new addition, he’s going to need an outfit One of my favorite dips is this Pigskin Tailgate Dip, … Continue reading

Recipe Box, Pimento Cheese Omelet in a Jar

To celebrate the first cool morning on the coast I made an omelet “to go” and took my breakfast outside A bright crisp sunny morning was perfect for a Pimento Cheese Omelet in a Jar I love a grab and go breakfast, even if I’m only going to the porch And it’s so much fun … Continue reading

Tablescapes, Seaside September

September by the seashore The sun seems brighter than before The skies sparkle blue The water is a different hue The colors of summer quiet down Pastels, textures and very soft browns faded colors and pale tones surround We’re dining inside at a table top for 2 Chocolate truffles wait chair side for when we … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, BLT Tortellini Salad with Pinot Grigio Vinaigrette

This do ahead salad is loaded with garden bounty, but you can make it any time of year You can cook the tortellini, corn, asparagus and snap peas ahead of time Toss together and refrigerate Go ahead and add the dressing and Parmesan Season with salt and pepper When it’s time to serve add chopped … Continue reading

Creations, Making Fall Fabulous!

Make fall even more fabulous with these fun ideas~ Start the season off with some Apple Walnut Pie Fries with applesauce and caramel for dipping Remind everyone of the season with some chalkboard art and an apple vignette Make a FAN-tastic wreath to show your team spirit Fill a lantern with autumn things Nest a … Continue reading

Party Panache, Advance Planning for Easy Entertaining

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Creations, Jazzing up a Table Runner

Beach themes and burlap are the furthest things from everyone’s mind as we are all waiting for crisp fall air So pretend that starfish is a pumpkin, okay? This is a  quick way to change up a table runner and give it more width and a little accent… Wide contrasting burlap ribbon and a few … Continue reading

Party Panache, Italiano Morsi

I’ve been busy this week hosting the Gulf Coast Bloggers It was a challenge getting ready for the September meeting at my house the day after Labor Day After  throwing my family out the door Monday morning  encouraging my family to leave early to beat the traffic Monday,  I got busy  shoveling toys and laundry  … Continue reading

Tablescapes, First Signs of Fall

Have you experienced the first signs of fall? Has the temperature dropped where you live at all? We are still blasting the AC and suffering high humidity The only thing I’ve noticed are the shorter days And the changing angle of the sun’s rays… I think the light turns magical this time of year The … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Butter & Sage

I got a little lazy over Laborless Labor Day weekend, so I am sharing a re-post of one of my favorite autumn recipes for today’s Take-out Tuesday, Pumpkin Ravioli This ravioli is made with wonton wrappers… it’s easy peasy and makes wonderful pasta pillows I actually used eggroll wrappers and cut them in half They … Continue reading

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