Some families that get up early to make it to Easter sunrise services often return home feeling very hungry. Perhaps your family is one of them. With a little forethought and planning, these Easter brunch menu ideas will enable you to enjoy a meal soon after returning home. Or perhaps your family is more like…
Easter and spring is a time of celebration and renewal. And since Easter is so close to Earth Day, it’s also a great time to embrace earth friendly practices. If you’re throwing an Easter party, you can make it a green one by having a zero waste party. Here’s how. #1 eVites. Invitations can be…
Hi there and welcome to our cozy Christmas home tour for 2020! I’m trying something a little different this year and doing this tour a little later in the afternoon and with just candles, lamps, and Christmas lights going so it is a little darker and moodier than my tours of Christmases past. In fact,…
Welcome to the last recipe of our 12 days of Christmas Recipes our southern Italian-inspired Antipasto! I hope you have enjoyed these last 12 days as much as I have and I hope you try at least one of these wonderful recipes. If you do make any of these, I’d love to hear about it…
One of the first things my family looks forward to around the holidays every year is eggnog. We LOVE the stuff. If you love the rich, creamy taste of classic eggnog, but don’t like the idea of using raw eggs, this recipe is for you. For an adults-only version, add some rum, bourbon, or cognac,…
This elegant and easy dessert looks so much more complicated than it actually is!The key to success with this recipe is to choose a naturally firm pear varietal, such as the red Anjou used here. You also want to use pears that are not quite ripe for this dish. Softer pear varieties and/or overly ripe…
These savory puff pastry bites hit all the right notes with sweet caramelized onions, marinated Portobello mushrooms, Applewood smoked cheddar cheese and a hint of fresh thyme. Although there are several steps required to assemble these tasty morsels, the results are well worth the effort. It takes some time to caramelize the onions, so this…
Just looking at pictures of this beef tenderloin meal makes my mouth water! This is a pretty involved and definitely a bit pricey in the cut of the meat, but for a special occasion dinner, it is well worth the cost and effort. It is absolutely divine with our creamy mashed sweet potatoes and/or our…
This quick and easy appetizer is sure to be a hit at your next party. This fun variation of the traditional Caprese salad replaces the classic tomato with sweet strawberries, which pair beautifully with the rich balsamic glaze and fresh basil. Tip: The warm balsamic glaze will start to melt the cheese on contact. For…
I just love the mix of mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, and basil with the tang of balsamic which is the Caprese Salad, don’t you? This little twist of putting it all together on skewers makes it a perfect appetizer for a holiday party with all finger-foods. Tip: The warm balsamic glaze will start to melt the…