by Cate Bogue | May 11, 2021 | Appetizers, Chastain, dinner, Drinks, HOLIDAY CELEBRATION, Kentucky Derby, party, party, tailgate, Uncategorized
We had the pleasure of hosting family to celebrate a few birthdays recently: our son in law as well as my father. We all gathered on Derby Day, so I decided we’d throw a surprise Derby party. The dinner party was a huge success, and the food turned out great. I...
by Cate Bogue | Mar 11, 2021 | dinner, Uncategorized, weeknight dinner
THE best lasagna I have ever put in my mouth was in Tuscany. I was traveling there with my family, and we spent the day at a winery (Torciano Tenuto). We had a wine tasting that was spectacular in a private wine cellar. The tasting paired the winery’s various...
by Cate Bogue | Feb 16, 2021 | dinner, Drinks, party, party, tailgate, Uncategorized, weeknight dinner
PULLED PORK TACOS with COLE SLAW AND GUACAMOLE PALOMAS (Adapted from Christan Willis) I first saw this recipe and wondered about the combination? You’ve got slow cooked barbecue pulled pork combined with coleslaw, cilantro topped with guacamole and queso fresco....
by Cate Bogue | Jan 26, 2021 | dinner, tailgate, Uncategorized, weeknight dinner
We are fast approaching St. Patrick’s Day, but even without that holiday, nothing beats a fabulous hearty beef stew when it’s cold outside! I’ve written another post about other traditional St. Pat’s dishes that are amazing here. We’ve...
by Cate Bogue | Oct 29, 2020 | Appetizers, dinner, Uncategorized, weeknight dinner
SAUTEED SHRIMP WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND KALAMATA OLIVES (Adapted from spicysouthernkitchen.com) I LOVE this recipe! It’s a riff on the appetizer from Bonefish Grill that I order and have as a main course. It’s fabulous with crusty bread, but this...
by Cate Bogue | Jun 27, 2020 | Chastain, dinner, HOLIDAY CELEBRATION, party, party, tailgate, weeknight dinner
My brother is coming in town ON his birthday so I’m throwing him a little dinner party for 11 members of our family. The weather should be nice and that means we’re eating outdoors by the pool. I think food just tastes better outside don’t you? This...
