Party Panache, Delayed Derby
We have had a Kentucky Derby watching party the past few years, wearing crazy hats, picking the winners, noshing on apps and sipping cocktails… Of course in early May, everything was shut down and we were so disappointed… But when we found out it was rescheduled for Labor Day weekend we were thrilled! It has … Continue reading
Holidays, Happy Labor Day!
As the sun sets on the summer of 2020 We are spending the weekend on the coast with extended family Celebrating being together, safely with outdoor cookouts and boat rides As we enter into a new season, we all have much to look forward too, with cooler temps, fall decor and holidays As we all … Continue reading
Holidays, Happy Labor Day!
Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer in the US and the change to the fall season We are in the midst of celebrating many things this weekend, yesterday was all about football, and today is all about family and being together Labor Day weekend also … Continue reading
Holidays, Flag Day
Happy Flag Day! Summer in the USA is all about celebrations featuring the red white & blue! Here are some flag pictures, decor and recipes to inspire your celebrations! Sand Dollar Flag Nora Fleming Flatware Caddy Painted Flag Glasses Painted Flag Bottles Home Decor … Continue reading
Holidays, Smooth Sailing for Labor Day
I’ve tried to really keep the E’s in Entertaining this summer with easy recipes and entertaining ideas, like a Backyard Picnic Last weekend we had our family summer finale since we can’t all be together for Labor Day All it takes is a little advance planning, and you will feel like someone did … Continue reading
Recipe Box, Oink Oink, Celebrate Bacon Day!
In honor of International Bacon Day, celebrated on the Saturday before Labor Day, I rounded up my very favorite bacon recipes 🐷 Just in time for Labor Day celebrations! Start your day with BLT BBQ Bloody Mary with BLT skewers with a Bacon Salt rim Enjoy your drink with a piece of Blueberry Bacon Breakfast … Continue reading
Party Panache, Labor Day BLT BBQ Bloody Marys
The Bloody Mary cocktail has been around since the early 1900s, when Russians escaping the revolution in their country, fled to France and brought their beloved vodka with them. At a popular Paris bar, Harry’s, the bartender thought their spirits were tasteless. Around this same time, tomato juice was also introduced to the bartender, which … Continue reading
Take-out Tuesday, Fresh Vegetable Orzo Alfredo
It’s not that I hate to go to the grocery store… I just think it can be such a time waster when there are so many better things to do… so I often raid the pantry and fridge to come up with recipes such as this Fresh Vegetable Orzo Alfredo I had some fresh green … Continue reading