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...

A SUMMER FEAST!

We’re entertaining friends this weekend and will be busy before they arrive, so I don’t have a lot of prep time to get ready.  What’s the perfect summer meal that’s super easy and doesn’t require lots of time in the kitchen?...

MASTERING MEMORIAL DAY!

We are hosting family this Memorial Day weekend, and the weather looks spectacular – time for a cookout!  I’ve prepared menus for 3 days – family members have been warned to arrive hungry!MENU (Saturday night)CHEESY SHRIMP DIPHOMEMADE SALSA AND...

THE MASTERS’ PARTY!

A friend of my son’s got me thinking – why didn’t I host a party to watch the end of THE MASTERS?  We live in Atlanta, GA; we love golf, and as it turned out – a Georgia guy won this year (well Bubba’s FROM Florida but went to UGA)!...

MARCH MADNESS!!!

Obviously I’m looking for anything to celebrate and cheer for until football season rolls around again!  I’m entertaining while watching NCAA Basketball games, and it seemed appropriate to throw in a nod to Mardi Gras this time of year as well with...

The BIG Game!!!

IT’S SUPER BOWL TIME!!!DENVER BRONCOSVSSEATTLE SEAHAWKSI’m so looking forward to this year’s Super Bowl!  I’m a huge Peyton Manning fan, so I’ll be cheering on the Denver Broncos.  Should be an exciting game.  The only...