There something special about serving a custom cocktail during the holidays. Every time I entertain, I like to seek seasonal ingredients and create a unique drink to start the party. Generally, I make enough for 2 servings per guest, then you can serve whatever you want after the initial cocktail~be it wine, beer, standard mixed…
Welcome to Saturday Meanderings! So much of my week was devoted to a neighborhood issue~lots of research, creating a powerpoint presentation and sitting in a hearing for 5 hours. Naturally I’d rather be decorating for the holidays, but sometimes other responsibilities take precedent. We have a rather large event at the house today, so I’m…
With all the holiday entertaining, it is such fun to make a wreath-themed charcuterie board for your guests. At our Fall Styling Workshop in October, this attractive and delicious appetizer is shared with our participants. Here is a step-by-step tutorial on what you need and how to arrange it. The Base Start with a round…
If you are like me and do the cooking for Thanksgiving Day, this is the post for you! Getting all the ingredients ahead of time is so helpful so you can prepare recipes before the big day. Each year we have our tried and true family traditional dishes and often, I will experiment with one…
Want to create some pumpkin magic in your oven? Not only will these recipes wow your guests, but they are a celebration of the season. Here are 3 different ways to share some pumpkin perfection with homemade bread, a wheel of brie and those easy-to-bake frozen dinner rolls. Pumpkin Shaped Bread There are so many…