Party Panache, Yummy Mummy Asparagus & Bacon Braid
With Halloween on the horizon, I had some fun with this Yummy Mummy Stuffed Braid But keep in mind, this is not just for Halloween! Dress it with greens to suit any occasion… add edible flowers for a spring party or shower, rosemary or holly sprigs … Continue reading
Party Panache, Easy Football Feast
Saturday football is something we look forward to all year long Last Saturday we decided to see if we could beat the heat with a patio tent and fans Even though the thermometer hit 96, the tent, an umbrella Afternoon shade and fans kept us cool! … Continue reading
Party Panache, Maple Leaf Bundt Cake
We are celebrating Autumn at my house with pumpkins and falling leaves Even though the temps are still in the 90s, we are enjoying fall foods like this irresistible Maple Bundt Cake The batter mixes up in just minutes Into the oven for … Continue reading
Party Panache, Let’s Talk Football!
Okay, so now that football season is officially underway, let’s talk about some ways to make the season memorable with unique party ideas and yummy noshes! Make a flower arrangement in your team’s colors… I made this arrangement for the Alabama {red & white} vs Ole Miss {red & blue} game … Continue reading
Party Panache, Breezy Easy Party Recipes and Shortcuts!
Many prayers for the Bahamas, Florida, and the whole East US coast as they deal with Hurricane Dorian…we were lucky this time and didn’t have anything but sunshine and fun on the Gulf Coast for Labor Day… We had 20 at our house for dinner Friday and Saturday night, I tried to make … Continue reading
Party Panache, Sweet & Savory Fig Canapes
This is going to be my go to party bite this fall Wonderfully sweet fig jam paired with savory Manchego cheese All tucked in between 2 layers of flaky puff pastry Not only do they taste divine The prep is simple You can have them in the oven … Continue reading
Party Panache, Tex-Mex Summer Spread
With Labor Day a mere 2 weeks away, I want to share this idea of feeding your group in a fairly laborless way! This a family friendly way to have dinner, Easy on the chef/hostess and fun for the diners/guests Set out a Tex-Mex Summer … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Summer Peach Quiche Lorraine
I have fond memories of Quiche Lorraine, the first time I ever had it was at a sophisticated lunch with my father and one of his colleagues When I was in college I had a summer job as an intern for his company in downtown Los Angeles. One day he … Continue reading
Tablescapes, August Alfresco
“Ohhh, that’s so pretty!” CC exclaimed as she bounced up the stairs from the pool Smiling, I said “Thank you!” “What are you doing Gigi?” asked Charlie Brown “I’m setting the table for dinner,” I replied “Are we … Continue reading
Recipe Box, OMG This Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie!
We greeted August with a celebration on Thursday, My children, son in law, and two of my grands were here, A long time family friend joined us for a special dinner in memory of HH We made peace with his passing and look forward to living life to the fullest in his honor… We … Continue reading
