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…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

Well, can you believe it is December and almost the end of 2022? It appears that this year has blown by so fast for so many. Thanks for stopping by today for another Saturday Meanderings, where we review all the good things that happen this week. End of the Turkey With two 14 pound turkeys…

Autumn Dinner in the Orchard
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Autumn Dinner in the Orchard

Last Friday, we hosted a charitable dinner party in the orchard for 33 guests. The last dinner we had was before the pandemic and I can honestly say, I am a bit rusty coordinating venues such as this. But by the time the event started, everything is in its place and ready to go. Renting…

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
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Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

I first tasted these delicious lemon ricotta pancakes at Shutters on the Beach in Santa Monica, California many years ago.  These pancakes are so light and lemony that I can literally still taste them in my memory. My desire to make them at home is impetus for purchasing the restaurant’s cookbook, The Summertime Anytime Cookbook…