Category: Entertaining

Chef Jeff Anderson’s Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Pumpkin Spice Whipped Cream

The day before Thanksgiving is hands down, the busiest day in the kitchen. Anything that can be made ahead of time is created in 36 hours before family and friends and sit down to dine together. Pies, cookies, desserts, croutons for stuffing are made and before I go to bed Wednesday evening, potatoes are peeled … Continue reading Chef Jeff Anderson’s Pumpkin Bread Pudding with Pumpkin Spice Whipped Cream

Food Network’s Spirited Candy Corn Cocktail

When planning the neighborhood Monster Bash that really knocks your guests socks off, it's important to have a bit of variety. The ultimate Halloween Soiree takes more concentration and time than a simple dinner party.  Visualizations and decor need to be considered, costumes and sound effects and music. When planning appetizers, cuisine and beverages, the … Continue reading Food Network’s Spirited Candy Corn Cocktail

Drink and Be Scary with UncommonGreen’s Spooky Literature-Themed Glassware

Halloween is one of the few times a year adults get to be kids again. Throw a spooktacular costume party and enjoy your favorite drink with UncommonGreen’s literary-themed rocks glasses showcasing the classic horror novels Dracula and Frankenstein. Accentuate your Halloween-inspired cocktails with these thoughtfully designed glasses featuring the famous opening lines and first-edition cover artwork of … Continue reading Drink and Be Scary with UncommonGreen’s Spooky Literature-Themed Glassware

Captivating Santa Margherita Cocktails Unveiled at She Shed Event

Last month, Santa Margherita unveiled its eco-friendly She Shed, designed by artist and blogger, Justina Blakeney at the Mar Vista Art Department in Los Angeles, CA. Throughout the night, guests enjoyed refreshing Santa Margherita cocktails (recipes below), including a Pomegranate Sparkler, Bitter Amore', Sparkling Rosemary Cocktail and Rosé All Day. Santa Margherita provided the recipes … Continue reading Captivating Santa Margherita Cocktails Unveiled at She Shed Event

Chilled Summer Sips: Lemonade and Martinis

I couldn't imagine a hot summer afternoon without the noise of sprinklers and a pitcher of lemonade. As I was making a batch this morning I could hear the screech of little ones running through my neighbors wet lawn as they inched closer and closer to the spray. Memories flitted here and there as I rolled and squeezed lemons. … Continue reading Chilled Summer Sips: Lemonade and Martinis

Poolside Perfect Sparkling Summer Cocktails

Poolside Perfection: Sweet Sparkling Watermelon Few things shout out the coming of summer quite like the arrival of watermelon at your local grocer and farms. Refreshing and delicious, it’s the perfect fruit to eat by the pool and to add to your cocktails. Cool down this summer by the pool with Freixenet’s Sweet Sparkling Chill Out … Continue reading Poolside Perfect Sparkling Summer Cocktails