LABOR DAY SURF AND TURF!!!

After a very busy Friday, Saturday and Sunday of prepping for, tailgating and cleaning up after tailgating, we opted for a low-key Labor Day this year.  I entertained my immediate family using recipes from an old Southern Living from 2011. All raved about each...

FOOTBALL IN AUGUST!

Google Images It’s true – our first college football game in 2014 is in AUGUST. In the deep South. During the heat of the day. But, you won’t hear ME complaining – the looooong wait for football will finally be over! We are attending Georgia...

BEACH TIME!!!

Photo Credit: Dreamstime.comWe’ve planned a little beach getaway.  It’s so much fun eating meals at the beach – everyone’s in a good mood, and food always tastes better outdoors.  Here’s a little pic of my slice of Heaven...

CELEBRATING FATHER’S DAY!

I tend to do things a little over the top, so instead of a Father’s Day “meal,” I’m actually celebrating Father’s Day ALL WEEKEND LONG!Here’s what I’m serving:MENUSSATURDAY LUNCH:CUCUMBER SALADANTIPASTO WRAPS MELON AND...

THE SUMMER DINNER PARTY FOR 8

Summer dining – by far my favorite.  I love the heat; I love that people are in a good mood; I love wearing flowy, comfy clothes, and (most importantly) I love summer food!  We are having guests in for the weekend, and here’s what we’re...