One of my favorite ways to simplify holiday party planning is to create a signature cocktail to serve at your gathering. A few seasonal ingredients can do the trick without adding a lot to your party prep. Just be sure not to include anything too sweet, no one likes to curse their host the next […]
Fall always feels like time for dinner parties to me. We spend so much of our spring hectic with kid schedules, our summers traveling, and winter weekends skiing, that fall just inspires me to cook and entertain more frequently. It’s time to reconnect with friends and family we haven’t seen all summer. I love to […]
The garden is thriving and the green beans are ready! It’s time again for some pickling. These spicy pickled green beans may have been my favorite thing from last summer’s garden. I love adding these to charcuterie plates, bloody marys, or right out of the jar. The recipe is easy follow and couldn’t be simpler. Try […]
Whether you are a novice party thrower or you are the hostess with the mostess, I’m going to show you a few basics to set up the perfect simple bar for your next party. * Start with a Liquor of choice. Choose from a vodka, gin, whiskey or brandy. I like to stick with a good […]
In July, the green beans in my garden grow faster than we can eat them! This year, in addition to blanching them for a side dish or salad, I decided to try pickling green beans. I LOVE spicy pickled green beans in a tall spicy Bloody Mary! I’ve never been much of a food preserver […]