The food was laid out. Fairy cakes and wands and elf ears. Napkins and cups and lemonade too. And then the fairies came, dressed in their most fairy-like finery The location, a downtown park area surrounded by gardens, was just right. Bathed in sunlight and the many colors of flowers, it was as if the…
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Lobster Newberg with Crumb Topping
Creamy, rich Lobster Newberg combines fresh lobster with a delightful sauce. This version is served in individual portions with a buttery crumb topping. This post is sponsored by Hood Cream. All opinions are my own. The bright glow of twinkling lights hung on trees and garlands. Lavish tablecloths in reds, blues, golds, silvers and greens…
How to Host a Royal Tea Party
Be our guest, be our guest, put our service to the test … That iconic song from Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” was the perfect soundtrack for a fun tea party we held with a local children’s bookstore last month. It was a public event, and princesses and princes from all over the land (our city)…
Mango Strawberry Salsa Recipe
A mild fruity salsa, perfect for summertime dipping, this Mango Strawberry Salsa recipe is quick, easy and fun. The field days have been played. The desks have been cleaned out … well, my daughter’s has at least. And the final tests have been taken. We’re on the cusp of summer vacation here, and I cannot…
Planning a Perfect Movie Night for the Holiday Season
It all starts with feasting. Then comes the decked halls, piles of presents, merriment and more. And finally, there’s the celebration to usher in a fresh, sparkling new year. And amid all of that, there’s time together, laughing with the family, enjoying each other’s company and making new memories. When you’re ready for a little…
Olive Oil Tea Cake
When I was writing my newspaper column this week, I started mulling the idea of whether home cooking can really be quick and easy. It’s something that I strive for in my cooking and my recipe development, but for the extreme kitchen novice, can it ever really be quick or easy? Much of the recipes you…
Summer Birthday Party Essentials
Planning a summer birthday party? Get creative with these tips for a fab summer birthday party. I received compensation from Hood in exchange for writing this post. Although this is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own. For Will’s fifth birthday party, he had a beach bash with nearly all of his preschool pals….
Planning a Retro Birthday Party
Planning a birthday party? Go classic with these ideas from childhood for a retro birthday party. I received compensation from Hood in exchange for writing this post. Although this is a sponsored post, all opinions are my own. As the warmer months arrive, I can’t help but think back to childhood and the lazy days…
Quick and Easy Christmas Appetizer Recipes
Are you ready to party this holiday season? These quick and easy Christmas appetizer recipes are a delicious mix of cheesy decadence and lighter indulgence. Dig through this list of awesome appetizer recipes to help you plan your best holiday party ever. Crostini Honey and Tangerine Whipped Goat Cheese Crotini from The Lemon Bowl I…
Cheesy Loaded Potato Bites
Cheesy Loaded Potato Bites are a delicious but simple appetizer that’s perfect for all your holiday parties. These were created for my client Betty Crocker, but all opinions are my own. Over the weekend, the kids and I headed south to New Jersey for our annual rendezvous with some dear blogging friends (more on that…