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Feast & Fête

I close my eyes and trace the chilled liquid as it slowly cools my parched throat. I can taste each of the exotic flavors one by one – mango, pineapple, lime, mint and rum. The frozen Chunks O’ Fruti #FreshNFruti ice cubes tickle my lips and make me smile. Ahhhhhhh…relax and chill!

Florida gets hot, hot, [...]

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March 31, 2013

Easter Breakfast Tablescape ~ Sunday Inspiration Image #74

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

I love to cook. And I love to create a beautiful atmosphere for enjoying my food. Easter morning is no exception. After sunrise mass, we sat down to a joyous meal. This was really a ‘break fast’ meal as Lent is over, Christ is risen and we are blessed indeed.

It was a bright and cheerful [...]

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Shhhhhh. Don’t tell, but I am creating a romantic tablescape inspired by Moll Anderson’s new book, Seductive Tables For Two: Tablescapes, Picnics, and Recipes That Inspire Romance. The minute I saw this beautifully crafted book, I knew the way I thought about laying a table would be forever changed. {I even interviewed Moll here.} The [...]

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Lifestyle and romance expert, Moll Anderson, chats with me about her newest book, Seductive Tables For Two: Tablescapes, Picnics, and Recipes That Inspire Romance. The minute I saw this beautifully crafted book, I knew the way I thought about laying a table would be forever changed.

Moll leads the reader through a wonderland of breathtaking ideas [...]

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February 4, 2013

Puppy Bowl Party-Gumbo and More #rethinkwhatyoudrink

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

Big game Sunday means Puppy Bowl for me!!! TEE HEE!!
It is Big Game Sunday in NOLA! Loads of excitement and loads of delicious food. However, in this house we watch The Puppy Bowl. In honor of the Louisiana setting of that other game, I am cooking up some very special treats with Better Tasting Silk® [...]

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January 30, 2013

YUMMMM Rustic Crust and American Flatbread #BigGameParty

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by Rebecca E. Parsons

Next weekend is the Big Game for many Americans. Since the game is in New Orleans, there will be parties and festivities galore. My theme this year is Mardi Gras and I will be sharing ideas, recipes and more all week. Of course pizza will be a part of the feast as always…HIMself must have [...]

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by Perry P. Perkins
Executive Chef & Menu Designer at Haute Mealz
He Had Me at Beignets!
Editor’s Note: I met Perry last August in Portland at the IFBC (International Food Bloggers Conference). Two hundred foodies shared good food, good drinks and good learning times…and talked a lot about cooking. He is graciously allowing me to share his [...]

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New Year, New Me Healthy Recipe w/Classico Tomatoes #CookClassico

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New Year, New He/Me/Us Plan
HIMself and I have declared 2013 as a year to become more able-bodied, active, bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, full of life, hale, hardy, healthful, physically fit, restored, rosy-cheeked, safe and sound, trim…bottom line: in fine fettle, in good shape, fit, healthy and whole. We are committed to doing all things that favorably affect [...]

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Cheesy Biscuits from the December 2011 Issue of Better Homes and Gardens Magazine

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Last year I was challenged to recreate a holiday recipe from the issue of Better Homes and Gardens Magazine pictured below. The issue was loaded with wonderful holiday crafting, DIY and recipe ideas. So I saved it to browse during the holiday and inspire me to make something…

I could hardly decide what to make. I [...]

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Wet Ones Sticky Situations Facebook Contest

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As a mother of four, we have had some really sticky situations through the years. Mom Central and Wet Ones® has launched a Sticky Situations Facebook Contest asking Moms to share their sticky situations and their best helpful, funny or creative tips on how to get out of those sticky situations. Submit your ideas for [...]

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Starting a New HolidayTradition ~ St. Nicholas Tea #AmericasTea

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Cozy & Warm Holiday Entertaining
One of my favorite things to do is welcome friends and neighbors into my home over the holidays. This holiday season I transformed my great room into a sparkling tea house. It is a cozy and casual space that beckons my guests to relax and unwind with their favorite beverage ~ [...]

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Fantasy Football Draft Party by the Pool with #SnickersMinis

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HIMself loves some Fantasy Football. He’s not very good at it, but he does enjoy the competition. So we decided to host a Fantasy Football pre-draft party Florida style…by the pool with laptops. Since this is a practice round for the real online draft, it mimics the process. People swam a little, ate a lot [...]

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Bliss Comes from the Simplest of Moments…If You Pay Attention

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I had a moment of bliss this morning…I decided to take my tea in the garden. As I enjoyed the warmth of the Plantation Mint (Bigelow) tea and a few of my fave pistachio macarons (Fr), I became really present in the moment. With three beautiful things…tea, pistachio macarons and my fave French magazine…I was [...]

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Celebrate the 4th Amelia Island Style ~ Feast & Fête

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I was up early and did my 2 mile walk with Sir Chancelot along the marsh. It was really warm at 6:30 AM…so today will be a scorcher probably. When I made it home, I started preparing my Amelia Island Style ~ Feast & Fête for two. I did prepare some things to share with [...]

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