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...]

Transforming Your Life Into Art~Exploring the Creative Life and Lifestyle - Arts/Crafts - DIY - Decorating - Recipes - Entertaining - Radio - Classes
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
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...]
written by Rebecca E. Parsons
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...]
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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. … [Read more...]
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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 … [Read more...]
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It's almost time to have all your gifts wrapped and under the tree this year. I love to surprise those I love with a good bottle of wine. It is even better to give them a gift that will bring bottles … [Read more...]
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California Wine Club I received my new wine shipment from the California Wine Club recently. Last year I won a three month membership and enjoyed every bottle. This year the wines are just as good, … [Read more...]
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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...]
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My friend and fitness expert Jennifer Tuma-Young shares secrets to keeping balance in life on The 700 Club yesterday!!! Watch and learn her awesome techniques for yummy, good-for-you food!!! Jenn is … [Read more...]
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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...]
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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...]
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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. … [Read more...]
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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 … [Read more...]
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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 … [Read more...]
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I am thrilled that I have a sweet treat recipe featured today on Mom It Forward. You know how I love to bake and cook and create...So pop on over to MIF and you can see my secrets and hints plus you … [Read more...]
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Okay...it's that time of year when we head to the beach for picnics, fun and games. One of my favorite things to do is pack our food and drinks in Mason jars. They are easy to carry, never spill … [Read more...]
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Once upon a time there was an artist who loved to take tea after her early morning walk on the marshes of her little island. She says, "I come back to my little garden, brew a pot of tea and sketch. … [Read more...]
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So Mother's Day will be quiet for me this year...well it actually has been for quite some time. My four children and one grandchild are spread out from coast to coast. They are so spread thin time … [Read more...]
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I recently was challenged to use Silk® Fruit&Protein, found at my Walmart, in a recipe. Well you know me...I could not stop creating once I got going...so I have three recipes to share today. But … [Read more...]
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I received the most fun surprise when I opened my e-mail last Wednesday...an invitation to come to New York to celebrate the launch of Sandra by Sandra Lee. What is that...her exclusive collection of … [Read more...]
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To celebrate spring and the launch of yummy TCBY frozen yogurt in grocery stores (YEAH for us lactose challenged people), I hosted my annual Celebrate Spring Party with a dozen friends and HIMself. It … [Read more...]