I think summer is the perfect time to lose a few pounds because who wants a heavy meal during a summer heat wave? There are so many healthy options that are tasty and hit the spot when the temperatures are scorching. Plus there is an abundance of fresh produce and ingredients available this time of […]
St. Patrick’s Day Dinner~Two of my Favorite Recipes
Whether you are Irish or not, I believe we all need the luck of the Irish right now! St. Patrick’s Day is special in our home as it is the birthday of both my daughter and my mother. To learn more about the history of this holiday, please click here. Today, I have two recipes […]
Savor the Flavor: Explore our Delectable Thanksgiving Menu and Recipes
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]