JULY 4, 2018!

googleimages It’s JULY 4th!   We’re hosting a family get-together poolside, and I am going with a casual cookout menu.  I saw this “hot dog bar” menu in Bon Appetit recently, and since there’s only going to be 6 of us at mealtime,...

A MEMORIAL DAY TO REMEMBER

We spent this year’s Memorial Day with precious family.  Our Plan A was to take a trip to the beach but due to an unusual Tropical Storm, we changed our plans and stayed close to home.  It ended up being a fabulous Plan B – boating, laughing, playing games...
Birthday Celebrations

Birthday Celebrations

I don’t normally blog about one dessert, BUT I make cupcakes for my husband’s company each month to celebrate that month’s employee birthdays (I’ve made A LOT of cupcakes over the years), but THIS month I made THE most outstanding cupcakes, so...
Super Bowl Food 2018

Super Bowl Food 2018

It’s the final game of the 2017-18 football season, and this is the one game that is ALL ABOUT THE FOOD!  We’re having neighbors over to watch the game, and since we’ve got a goal to try and eat healthier at each meal, I’ve chosen some...
Birthday Buffet for A Crowd

Birthday Buffet for A Crowd

It’s my son’s birthday so we’re having a few over to celebrate the occasion in a fun super-casual way.  I love entertaining, but I hate having to tend to cooking while there are people that are around that I want to socialize with!  This menu allows...