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Pasta Sauté Party Bar recipes

Pasta Bar Quick Dinner Ideas/Recipes

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Pasta Sauté Party Bar recipes

I have the kind of home where people pop in frequently. When they come for dinner, I like to have a few quick dinner recipes at hand, so I can enjoy my guests and not slave in the kitchen. Here is … [Read more...]

Southern Sunrise Birthday Breakfast #SeductiveTables

My Seductive Table for Two ~ Happy Birthday HIMself

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Southern Sunrise Birthday Breakfast #SeductiveTables

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 … [Read more...]

Recipe Roasted Veggie Bread Pudding dish

Recipe: Roasted Veggie Bread Pudding with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Recipe Roasted Veggie Bread Pudding dish

Sponsored post. My 2017 Wayfair Homemaker First Harvest signature recipe: Roasted Veggie Bread Pudding with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds is full of savory flavors and is oh so easy to make. It presents … [Read more...]

bbq bites grilled strawberry cake

BBQ Bites Grilled Strawberry Cake Torte

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

bbq bites grilled strawberry cake

Today, I am playing with the Wayfair Homemakers. We are grilling up some great summer fun called BBQ Bites. I decided to contribute dessert as my Grilled Strawberry Cake Torte is one of my favorite … [Read more...]

watermelon pickle recipe

Easy Watermelon Rind Pickles Recipe

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

watermelon pickle recipe

I told you to save your 4th of July watermelon rinds for watermelon rind pickles!!! I first shared this easy watermelon rind pickles recipe in July 2012. I will be making them again this week, so I … [Read more...]

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Chillin’ by the Pool with a Tall Mango Pineapple Mojito

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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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 … [Read more...]

Decadent candy apples with Snickers

Decadent Gourmet Salted Caramel Candy Apples

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Decadent candy apples with Snickers

The spirit of Halloween decor has overtaken me; I invited my neighbors to a Halloween Celebration Pumpkin Painting Party at the pool. (Rain came and moved it indoors.) I furnished the pumpkins and … [Read more...]

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St. Patrick’s Day Irish Soda Bread & A Gift for You

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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Yes, I am very Irish...with loads of beloved family traditions...one of which is Irish Soda Bread. I will be starting my celebrations a week early and I will be sharing our traditions with you. First, … [Read more...]

Kraft 4th of July Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Updated/Reshare Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad - easy recipe idea for the 4th of July. OMG...this recipe from Kraft is such an easy way to celebrate the 4th with style. I love to browse … [Read more...]

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Gluten Free Blueberry Orange Cake

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Fresh fruit and a hankering for a sweet baked sensation and you have my Melt-in-Your-Mouth Gluten Free Blueberry Orange Cake. I had a little incentive as I am participating in The Great Wayfair Cake … [Read more...]

St. Patrick's Day Irish SOda Bread in a Mason Jar with Printable

Irish Soda Bread Recipe and Printable Gift Set

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

St. Patrick's Day Irish SOda Bread in a Mason Jar with Printable

Today I offer the YUM of the Irish...Irish Soda Bread. Coming from a big Irish family with loads of beloved traditions and superstitions, we must savor the taste of Irish Soda Bread on St. Paddy's … [Read more...]

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Easy Irish Soda Bread Recipe with SPLENDA® #SweetSwaps

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

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This year I am making some healthy lifestyle changes and this post is part of the SPLENDA® 365 SWEET SWAPS ™ blogger program by McNeil Nutritionals, LLC. and The Motherhood, who sent me products and … [Read more...]

Puppy Bowl Party Table Silk® Soy Milk #rethinkwhatyoudrink

Criminally Sexy Seafood Gumbo for Homegating

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Puppy Bowl Party Table Silk® Soy Milk #rethinkwhatyoudrink

It is football season! That means loads of excitement and loads of delicious food. I am cooking up some very special treats for the times when we homegate. One of HIMself's favorites is my Criminally … [Read more...]

Foodie Friday Linky Hop

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

We have a new blog hop waiting for your great recipes. Please join in below and place the hop on the bottom of your post. Grab the code for your particular blog and place it at the … [Read more...]

Three Fun Ways to Serve Ice Cream

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Summer is a time for lazy days, picnics and ice cream. We start looking early for ways to cool down here in Florida! I imagine you do too. I love to entertain and make beautiful tables and food for my … [Read more...]

Bigelow Tea with Strawberry Shortcake #AmericasTea

My Grandmother’s China, Everyday Reflections and Bigelow Tea Moment Memories

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Bigelow Tea with Strawberry Shortcake #AmericasTea

Reflections. Connections. Millions of tiny threads that run throughout the everyday moments which become the tapestry called your life. Most are not extraordinary by any means...however; they create a … [Read more...]

Melted Snowman (White Hot Chocolate) Printable Gift

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

I love to give things away....especially printables (absolutely FREE Mason jar tags, zipper bag toppers or recipe cards you can print on your computer and attach to the gift) with the recipes. These … [Read more...]

Gathering Special Things for #SeductiveTables

Moll Anderson Chats with Me About “Seductive Tables For Two”

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Gathering Special Things for #SeductiveTables

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...]

Puppy Bowl Party Table Silk® Soy Milk #rethinkwhatyoudrink

Puppy Bowl Party-Gumbo and More #rethinkwhatyoudrink

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

Puppy Bowl Party Table Silk® Soy Milk #rethinkwhatyoudrink

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 … [Read more...]

American Flatbread Sampler #BigGameParty

YUMMMM Rustic Crust and American Flatbread #BigGameParty

written by Rebecca E. Parsons

American Flatbread Sampler #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...]

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DIYer. Graphic Designer. Creative. Foodie. Rebecca E. Parsons is a Renaissance gal with designers eye living happily where design meets new media. Rebecca is an award-winning graphic designer, writer, storyteller, digital and Photographic Artist, Dreamer, Lifelong Communicator and Blissful Wordsmith. Unconventional and delightfully curious, she is passionate about helping others find their visual voice through great blog design. She believes that every dream is possible and possible is everywhere!

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