I had been tossing around the idea of a monthly Visiting Chef's Series Dinner for quite a few months. Finding the time to plan/create just didn't seem to be in the schedule and the final push came from a friend of mine who simply said, let's throw a dinner party, we'll do it together and it … Continue reading Visiting Chef Series Dinner; Decadent Cuisine, Exquisite Wines
Category: Entertaining at Home with Karie Engels
Pancetta Crisps with Goat Cheese and Pear and a delicious cocktail or two
When September arrives, the collection of recipes commences. By November, I have a pretty large variety of main dishes, desserts and appetizers in the recipe book for holiday gatherings, dinners and cocktails parties. The difficult part, is choosing which ones to use. Our first step is to create a theme of flavors. Our main dish … Continue reading Pancetta Crisps with Goat Cheese and Pear and a delicious cocktail or two
A must for every kitchen; Jamie Geller’s Joy of Kosher
Cookbooks have evolved over the years and definitely for the better. Our mothers and grandmothers purchased impersonal cookbooks filled with delightful recipes, some with photographs, some without. Today we have a delicious glimpse in to the culinary authors world that gives us a sense of connection. The days of the generic cookbook are long past. … Continue reading A must for every kitchen; Jamie Geller’s Joy of Kosher
Bar Talk with Shaun Daugherty
Shaun, having a dinner party with peachy pork tenderloin on the grill, oven roasted potatoes and roasted carrots. I have the wine under control, but not sure about the pre-dinner cocktail. I want to feature just one cocktail that will work with light finger foods and won’t fight with the dinner menu. The bar is … Continue reading Bar Talk with Shaun Daugherty
Cocktail Friday; Leigh’s Almond-tini
When I take my seat in front of the laptop on Friday mornings to choose the cocktail of the day, it isn't always an easy task. There are so many delightful options on the screen in front of me and I have several things to keep in mind when sorting. Just a few of them … Continue reading Cocktail Friday; Leigh’s Almond-tini
Bar Talk with Shaun Daugherty
Linda Valentine-Dean: What is the right set up for a home bar liquor, mixers, everything. This is for the person who occasionally entertains and does not want to rush to the store to stock up each time but instead keep the home bar stocked with standards for most tastes. Shaun Daugherty: Hi Linda! First, let … Continue reading Bar Talk with Shaun Daugherty
Friday Cocktail Hour; The Nutcracker by Shaun Daugherty
We have been through a few days of scorching late summer temps and nothing beats the heat like a plate of fresh fruit and a refreshing cocktail. The tropical climate had left me parched for rum and as always our resident Cocktail Specialist Shaun Daugherty had the perfect concoction to appease my thirst. Nutcracker Cocktail … Continue reading Friday Cocktail Hour; The Nutcracker by Shaun Daugherty
Quick and Dirty Game Day Foods
Football frenzied crowds are a festive lot to feed and making sure that everyone is satisfied with both quantity and flavor can be a tough task. If time is an issue this weekend, we have you covered. While my motto is, fresh and local whenever possible, reality is, it's not always possible and there are … Continue reading Quick and Dirty Game Day Foods
Football Fever; Let’s raise a glass, or three!
The weekend is taking shape to be a football lovers paradise. Preseason football is finished as Thursday kicked off the 2013 season ~ the 94th in NFL's history. Yes! It's time to set the college game day menu and prep the NFL hungry football crew finger foods docket. We will spend the next few weeks … Continue reading Football Fever; Let’s raise a glass, or three!
Friday Cocktail Hour; West Coast Champagne by Shaun the Bartender
I love a great dinner party and planning one is an exhilarating adventure. I am always on the look out for a new cocktail for my guests to sip and Shaun the Bartender has my pick for this week. With an intoxicating combination of raspberry liqueur with the orange flavored brandy, this is sure to please … Continue reading Friday Cocktail Hour; West Coast Champagne by Shaun the Bartender
