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 … [Read more...]
YUMMMM Rustic Crust and American Flatbread #BigGameParty
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 … [Read more...]
How To Surprise Her with Valentine’s Dinner: A Guide for Guys
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). … [Read more...]
New Year, New Me Healthy Recipe w/Classico Tomatoes #CookClassico
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, … [Read more...]
Starting a New HolidayTradition ~ St. Nicholas Tea #AmericasTea
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 … [Read more...]
Ninja Cooking System Test Run ~ YUMMMMMM
You know that I attended the International Food Bloggers Conference in August. IFBC was an amazing time to connect with other foodies, eat gourmet meals and connect with food vendors. Ninja sponsored … [Read more...]
Choco-Pumpkin Caramel Parfaits & Cupcakes with the Delicious New Cool Whip Frosting
Celebrating Beautiful Fall Pumpkins Well, I am in a fall kind of mood. We took a road trip to North Carolina last weekend to the Southern Bloggers Conference. So many crafty DIY bloggers gathered in … [Read more...]
Quick Brunch Strata w/ Garlic Wine Sauce for Family Game Night Fun #DipDipHooray
Heinz+Ore-Ida+Tyson+Hasbro = #Dip Dip Hooray Oh my goodness...this is one of the most fun times I have had in weeks. I was challenged to come up with some Heinz®, Tyson®, and Ore-Ida® creative meal … [Read more...]
Fantasy Football Draft Party by the Pool with #SnickersMinis
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. … [Read more...]
Bliss Comes from the Simplest of Moments…If You Pay Attention
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 … [Read more...]