Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

With a mostly dreary, rainy and overcast week, we are so enjoying the blue skies, big white puffy clouds and gentle breezes these last few days. The grass looks greener and everything feels like Mother Nature gave it a good bath. What is it about Spring that just brings joy and happiness? Happy Saturday to…

Valentine’s Day Dinner Party 2023
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Valentine’s Day Dinner Party 2023

Happy Sweet Valentine’s Day to you and yours! As you may recall, we host an intimate dinner party for 10 to celebrate Valentine’s Day. I wish we could invite many more people, but since it is more formal and a sit down dinner event, the maximum number we can accommodate comfortably is 10. This tradition…

Valentine’s Day Ideas from Centerpieces to Food
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Valentine’s Day Ideas from Centerpieces to Food

Happy February! After writing 18 blog posts over the last few years about Valentine’s Day, I am putting what I consider the best of the best together. Whether you spend Valentine’s Day with girlfriends, family or that special someone in your life, there is something for everyone here. From elaborate centerpieces to a simple dinner…

Lemon Love~My 10 Favorite Recipes
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Lemon Love~My 10 Favorite Recipes

Being well into our citrus season, I am taking advantage of all the different fruits available to us. A typical day means a walk to the orchard to pick an orange, tangerine, grapefruit or kumquat from a tree. This year, my Lisbon lemon tree did produce quite a bumper crop! Today’s post is about lemon…

Easy Entertaining Products, Tips and Shortcuts for the Holidays
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Easy Entertaining Products, Tips and Shortcuts for the Holidays

This is the time of year we we always have people drop in for some holiday cheer. Some events are more formal than others. I always keep some standard items on hand, just in case I need to throw together an hors d’oeuvre tray or cocktail snacks. Where to Shop? Typically, I would love to…