Party Panache, It’s A Girl Thing
How do you feel about pink? Did you ever stop to think about how MANY shades of pink there are? There is pale pink, shocking pink, bright pink, light pink, dark pink, hot pink, pink, not to mention Pink Flamenco, Kiss Me on My Tulips, Strawberry Margarita, Ate Berries in the Canaries, Not So Bora … Continue reading
Take out Tuesday, Orange Cornish hens with Rosemary Salt
In December I made some Rosemary Salt for gift giving. This stuff is amazing! It smells DIVINE! Sprinkle it on anything that suits your fancy, it is especially good on a homemade flatbread, lamb chops, vegetables, well anything really! Tonight is all about sprinkling it on roasted chicken. Take out Tuesday became a menu tradition … Continue reading
Gifts from the kitchen, Last MInute Guy Gift
Every man I know is a grilling fool, master. HH and HHjr can discuss grilling all day long, and they both have 3 different types of grills, gas, charcoal and a Green Egg. I have my quirks too, so I try not to comment. The other day they went to the grocery store… All they … Continue reading
Seasonal Sipper, the “Alabama Frosty” aka the “Melted Snowman!”
The other night HH and HHjr and I were trying to create a seasonal sipper, a festive cocktail for the holidays…looking through the liquor cabinet, where all kind of random stuff accumulates, we found a bottle of chocolate vodka, some white chocolate Godiva liqueur, and some White Creme de Cacao…and the “Alabama Frosty” was born! … Continue reading
Gifts for the Kitchen! Kitchen Wish Lists & Rosemary Salt
Here is a super simple and festive gift that is sure to be treasured by any friend or hostess. Rosemary Salt is a divine compliment to meat, nuts, vegetables, just about anything that you want to salt and add a hint of rosemary… It’s so easy to make, just fresh rosemary & 2 kinds of … Continue reading
Gifts from the Kitchen, Pumpkin Walnut Spirals
These little sweet & savory bites are so perfect for any occasion this Fall season! Breakfast, Brunch, luncheon, dinner, dessert…I made them to serve with late afternoon cocktails…they are light, not too sweet, delicious and small enough not to be sinful! These rolls would make a great hostess gift, or an addition to a pot … Continue reading
Home Decor, Halloween
The other day I realized that Fall was in full swing and it was time to start some serious seasonal decorating. It’s not unusual for me to start a small project and turn it into a full blown day long event. I was supposed to attend to other things this day, but I got bitten … Continue reading
Party Panache, Pumpkin Pie Martini
A”Seasonal Sipper,” he said, “We should have a special drink for every season!” What a fun idea! Recently Hungry Husband and I were having a quiet lunch and thinking about the upcoming holidays. We decided it might be fun to come up with a seasonal signature drink to serve to match the different seasons and … Continue reading
Gifts from the Kitchen, Harvest Snack Attack
Recently my son-in-law NG, [the Nicest Guy] was looking a little pathetic, feeling used and abused during our recent “Big Garage Sale”…he did work really hard, was the Main Muscle and had to move, haul, and carry a LOT of stuff. To cheer him up I promised him a sweet treat and he smiled and … Continue reading
the Organized Life, recipe failure & success!
Anyone that cooks regularly and tries new things knows this dirty little secret, sometimes recipes turn out badly! AGHHH! I hate it when that happens! Cooking is basically a scientific experiment, and sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn’t…I have even had tried and true recipes bomb…so you have to laugh it off and move … Continue reading
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