Party Panache, Themed Charcuterie Boards

My daughter and I have had a lot of fun with charcuterie boards lately For her birthday party in October we served charcuterie in a big “C” tray {her last name begins with C} and I gave her this book, The Art of the Board She loves the book and decided to have a charcuterie … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Charcuterie Letter Trays

One of my good friends recently hosted a family reunion She told me about a very clever idea she had for the party, large letters she found on line for charcuterie trays I thought this was such a brilliant and wonderful idea! I asked her to send photos from the party~ She had the letters … Continue reading

Party Panache, Summer Ladies Luncheon

Summer has arrived with a bang in the South, it is hot hot hot! Let’s keep cool today and have a fancy lunch inside I have been enjoying the flower filled Painted Birdhouse as a Summer centerpiece in the foyer It is the perfect spot to enjoy a cool Summer luncheon… Here is the menu … Continue reading

Take-out Tuesday, Lightened Up Apps for the New Year

January is a popular time to shed holiday pounds, get back to a healthier life style, and start off the New Year with a fresh outlook… Thursday is New Year’s Eve, then on New Year’s Day there is a special broadcast to replace the cancelled Rose Parade, and then a weekend of football! You are … Continue reading

Party Panache, Safe Social Supper

Last weekend I had the house to myself so I called one of my BFFs to see if she and her husband wanted to come over for a casual “safe” dinner of appetizers and cocktails They did! I was so excited! I set up a buffet on the kitchen island It was too hot and … Continue reading

Party Panache, Pimiento Cheese Canapes

Pimiento Cheese is practically a staple in the South Let’s use it to make some unexpected pairings for an assortment of canapes I like to make a straight forward Pimiento Cheese, Sharp cheddar, White Cheddar, pimientos and mayonnaise {Duke’s of course} You can use your recipe, a purchased pimiento cheese, or my recipe below A … Continue reading

Party Panache, 20 Super Star Recipes & Ideas for Super Bowl Sunday!

Next Sunday is the Super Bowl Whether you’re a football fan or not, it’s always fun to see the wacky new commercials I hear that Planter’s is going to kill Mr. Peanut this year… 😱 We love any excuse for a party around here, and our favorite way to serve food is a buffet of … Continue reading

Holidays, hippity hop, Easter is on it’s way!

  We usually celebrate Easter at the beach, but this year everybody has too much going on…         We decided to combine Easter with Charlie Brown’s birthday, April 16,  and have some family fun next Saturday afternoon…a birthday party Easter Egg Hunt!       CC and Charlie Brown’s other grandmother is … Continue reading

Party Panache, Easy Appetizers for Super Bowl

Only 1 more football game before the season is over, and since it’s the Super Bowl, you’re going to want some super great noshes! I have 3 easy peasy delicious new bites to share with you today, plus a round up of past favorites The printable recipes can be found at the end of the … Continue reading

Party Panache, Tipsy Biscuit Bombs & Spicy Asian Chicken Quesadillas

Last weekend HHjr created some amazing game day apps that I’ve got to share with you I was really surprised when he, Mr. Grillmaster himself, came back from the grocery store with this “What are you going to do with that?” I asked… “You’ll have to wait and see,” he said…”if I tell you now, … Continue reading