Can you create an inviting and elegant Thanksgiving tablescape using disposable items? Absolutely yes! Save a lot of time, extra work and most important of all, enjoy your family and guests. Continue Reading
Red Velvet Marbled Cake
A sweet treat is, well, a sweet way to show love to folks special to us. So for this Valentine’s Day I’ll be remaking a recipe for moist red velvet marbled cake made in a Bundt pan.Continue Reading
Christmas Tree Fire Retardant
A Christmas tree is a traditional part of our holiday decor and many people cherish a live tree. Artificial trees are lovely, convenient and can be used year-after-year. But, they do not compare to a real tree to bring the outdoor beauty and fragrance into our homes. Keeping a real tree healthy, green and above all safe is of major concern. This recipe for a live Christmas tree fire retardant along with other safety measures will help make the holiday season a happy and safe one.Continue Reading
Colored Deviled Eggs for Easter
Looking to bring springtime to your Easter table? A palate of soft pastel hues, these colored deviled eggs for Easter are almost too pretty to eat.Continue ReadingRum Raisin Cranberry Parfait
After the heavy desserts eaten through the holiday season, this mild yet tasty sauce makes a lovely ice-cream or yogurt parfait. Rum Raisin Cranberry Parfait is not tart like cranberry salsa or cranberry sauce yet it is not too sweet.Continue Reading
Gingerbread Cookie Parting Treats
Giving your holiday visitors a sweet parting gift is a thoughtful gesture. Here is a way to send them home with a little something extra that is both tasty and decorative! Gingerbread cookie parting treats is an adorable project that your guests both young and old can snip off and take along as they depart.Continue Reading
St Patrick’s Day Roundup of Ideas
All you need for celebrating is this St Patrick’s Day Roundup of Ideas for appetizer, entrees and sweet treat dessert. Festive Irish Cream Cake, Lamb Stew, Irish Soda Bread, buttery cookies, Frozen Minty Mousse Pie, Shamrock Milkshake, Corned Beef Brisket, and Potato Skins plus more. Scroll through and get ready to party!
Delicious Caramels
My long-time blogging friend, Diana shared her recipe for delicious caramels on her blog, Nana Diana Takes a Break. I had never made caramels but since Diana said this recipe never fails (and she has tried many recipes) I was excited to make a batch. And, then another batch. Because they are that good!Jalapeno Cranberry Spread
Looking for something for your New Year’s Eve celebration? My young friend, Sarah, shared her recipe for a very easy, very pretty and very delicious sweet and spicy appetizer. I watched her husband make Jalapeno Cranberry Spread recently and everyone at the table commented how much they enjoyed it.Continue Reading
Mother’s Day Vintage Tablescape and Brunch Menu
I love this quote. It brings back so many sweet memories for my husband and I as we remember our Mothers this Mother’s Day. Gathering many old rose pottery pieces and boopie glasses from our childhood, I created a vintage tablescape and a menu any mom would enjoy.
Vintage Chic Easter Brunch for Two
Gather together some olden linens, treasured Easter decorations and a couple of recipes your grandma probably made long ago, for a Vintage Chic Easter Brunch for Two that mostly can be prepared ahead.
Corned Beef Brisket with a Mustard Glaze
Making corned beef brisket is a tradition for St. Patrick’s Day dinner. I simply follow the cooking directions on the package but take it one step further. Corned beef brisket with a mustard glaze adds a subtle sweetness and a nice browned top on the meat.Continue ReadingHoppin’ John New Year’s Eve
Minty Ice Cream Shamrocks
Easy recipe for homemade chocolate cookies cut into shamrock shapes with a cookie cutter. Spread with mint chocolate chip ice cream to create festive St Patrick’s Day Minty Ice Cream Shamrock treats.
Mummers Strut
Many New Year’s Day found my dad doing the Mummers Strut down Broad Street on a chilly January 1st. A boy from south Philly and his love of music made him a natural. Daddy was a self-taught musician and his repertoire included the banjo, clarinet, saxophone, accordion, organ, guitar and really anything he could get his hands on.