Creations, Baby Shower Basket Centerpiece
“hey Mom, do you have any ideas for a cute centerpiece for J’s baby dinner?” DD asked hmmmm… “Maybe something with a pretty bottle of rosé, she would love that for celebrating after the baby’s born…” she suggested “Where is the party?” I asked “At a Mexican restaurant, so it needs to be pretty casual, … Continue reading
Party Panache, Salty Caramel Crème Brûlée
HHjr gave me a kitchen torch for Mother’s Day Yep, the same guy who gave me a giant metal rusty fish and a weathered buoy rope for my birthday… *Sigh* such a smart guy, he knows his Mom… So when life hands you a culinary torch, you make … Continue reading
Party Panache, Triple Chocolate USA Bundt Cake
While most people were making everything berry for the 4th I decided to make a good old fashioned chocolate cake Sheer decadence Devil’s Food cake mix, buttermilk, sour cream, chocolate pudding, butter, eggs, chocolate chips… Where is the fainting couch 😵 🛋 Chocolate chips are stirred into the … Continue reading
Holidays, July 4th Ready!
I’ve been working really hard this week preparing for the invasion the arrival of my children and grandchildren for 10 days over the 4th Detailed advance planning eliminates stress for everyone, especially me, and spending time now means I can relax next week My favorite part is decorating The … Continue reading
Party Panache, Super Star Shortcuts
We do a lot of cooking and entertaining, but I must confess, to make this happen, I have learned the art of the short cut… Today I’m sharing some recipes we had during our Friends & Family Weekend that made things very effortless Pesto Parmesan Biscuit Bites Canned biscuits, cut into pieces, and … Continue reading
Tablescapes, Peach Party with Raspberry Peachtinis!
Today we’re having a Peach Party! Peach is the June flavor of the month so today is dedicated to peachy things A peachy pink runner and some green and peach plates And martinis of course, to celebrate 🎉 Creamy Raspberry Peachtinis Ice cream and fresh fruit … Continue reading
Party Panache, Pineapple Volcano Rum Cake
Kick off summer with a Pineapple Volcano Rum Cake! Triple pineapple! This butter rum cake is covered with pineapple glaze, pineapple icing with a real pineapple topper The lava from this volcano is pineapple buttercream icing And here’s the best part You won’t even break a sweat making this easy … Continue reading
Tablescapes, South Pacific
Welcome to day 4 of the Celebrate & Decorate’s Broadway Tablescape Blog Hop! When Chloe suggested a Broadway themed tablescape blog hop I was thrilled! Phantom of the Opera… Wicked…West Side Story…My Fair Lady, These are some of my very favorites, but it was only a moment until my heart … Continue reading
The Organized Life, Memorial Day Menu
For family holiday weekends at the beach we love to COOK With young grandchildren and crowded restaurants, dining out is not fun or relaxing HHjr is head chef and we collaborated last week on the menu It looks complicated, but with advance planning, and some short cut recipes, plus my son does most of the … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Hawaiian Pizzarooms
Feed your pizza cravings with these lo-carb tasty stuffed “s’rooms” Easy enough to make for a weekend nosh but elegant enough for a party Instead of traditional pizza ingredients, this is an Hawaiian style pizza version with ham & pineapple Look for large cap mushrooms, clean by wiping … Continue reading
