Recipe Box, Real Men Will Eat this Quiche!
Are you doing anything special for Father’s Day? We had an early celebration last weekend with the 3 generations going on their first red snapper fishing trip Very successful! How my dad would have loved seeing this, his son-in-law, grandson and great grandsons…sniffle sniffle… this brought back one of my favorite memories with my father~ … Continue reading
Tablescapes, No Wake Zone
Sail away on a blue tile sea It’s a no wake zone, so proceed quietly… Soft blue stripes And nautical knots And napkins secured with ceramic flip flops A no wake zone means idle speed No stress, no rush, there’s just no need … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Basil Pesto Naan with Caramelized Shallot & Pine Nuts
On this Flag Day 2016, it is more important than ever to stay strong America, and be proud Prayers to Orlando and all those affected in the latest tragedy to befall our nation… 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 ………….. Okay, if you ever make one of my recipes, make sure it’s this one This might be my … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Simple Sunday Supper Vanilla Surprise Cake
1 box vanilla cake mix + mini Snickers + Almond glaze= winner cake dessert for dinner! See how easy this is? I might have had a teeeeeeeeeeny little sliver for breakfast 😋 See the Snickers hiding inside? You can make it healthier by adding berries and cream… 😘 I garnished it with a few vanilla … Continue reading
Fearless Friday Fishing & Flopping
To be really fearless today, I’m going to share this hot mess watercolor iris This is kind of a “Glamour Don’t” post, as in don’t be caught dead looking like that kind of stuff… Or “bless your heart, you tried….” Yikes I just jumped right in, and here’s the problem, I am … Continue reading
Party Panache, Spur of the Moment Appetizer Buffet
My favorite way to entertain is to invite friends over for appetizers, it’s casual, perfect for last minute, and guests only stay for several hours Do everything in advance so you can sit back and enjoy the gathering Clean up is minimal with an appetizer buffet, there are less things to put away without a … Continue reading
The Organized Life, Keeping the “E”s in Entertaining this Summer
Entertaining has 2 “E”s…. To make sure they stand for Effortless and Easy, not Effort and Exhausting, while you’re entertaining this summer, Try simplifying things with these recipes and ideas I have to hide/store things in plain sight at the beach house due to limited space, so I like to make a centerpiece on my … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Wild Rice Salad with Corn, Peas & Blueberries
This salad is a nice change from pasta or potato salad It’s not mayonnaise based so it’s great for picnics and summer gatherings I used the Minute brand Brown & Wild ready to serve rice which comes in individual cups that you microwave for 90 seconds Then I mixed in sugar snap peas, microwaved in … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Watermelon Season
It’s Watermelon Season! and there’s got to be a reason why I’m crazy for this green, black and pink The slices look like smiles don’t you think? Oh and by the way, It’s time for a painted apron giveaway! An apron with a … Continue reading
Fearless Friday, Double Bacon Cheeseburger
Everybody says “American as Apple Pie,” but I say, “What’s more American than a Bacon Double Cheeseburger?” I was hungry while I was flipping through magazines the other day I ran across an article on burgers in the June Food Network magazine So irresistible, but no smoke was coming from … Continue reading