OK, so it’s been two weeks since the New Year, and studies say that 80% of New Year’s resolutions have already gone bust. It leaves us begging the question, “what’s the point,” right? At Kari Gran we are always talking about change, evolution, and education—particularly in the area of health and beauty. That said, we … Continue reading Kari Gran’s New Year’s Resolution You Can Live With.
Category: Seasonal Madness
Game-Day Menu; Bloody Mary’s and Baby Back Ribs
We all have our favorite foods to eat with our hands on game-day. Would it really be a pigskin party without chicken wings and the ultimate finger food, baby back ribs? You have heard me say it before and I am shouting it out again. It is much more fun to watch the game and … Continue reading Game-Day Menu; Bloody Mary’s and Baby Back Ribs
Game-Day Appetizers & Finger Foods
Getting ready for the big games this weekend doesn't just mean cleaning the family room or man-cave, putting out the props and buying a brew or two. There is quite a bit of prep work involved in planning, shopping and preparing a feast for the hungry, and loud, masses during the playoff's. My favorite food … Continue reading Game-Day Appetizers & Finger Foods
Small Bites & Dazzling Cocktails to bring in the New Year
The whirl wind holiday cocktail season is coming to a close and bringing in the New Year with tasty bites and stellar spirits is the perfect way to send 2012 on it's way and welcome 2013. Having great cuisine and cocktails for guests is always top priority, but as the last blast of the year … Continue reading Small Bites & Dazzling Cocktails to bring in the New Year
Hot Nights, Intoxicating Beverages
The holiday season is in full swing, fabulous cocktail parties and family gatherings are happening every Friday and Saturday evening and it just might be time to take a deep breath, slow it down, lock the front door and spend an evening in the warm glow of candlelight. Light the logs (or flip the switch) … Continue reading Hot Nights, Intoxicating Beverages
This Winter Trade Your Moisture Zapping Cleanser in for Kari Gran Cleansing Oil and Get Gorgeous
“Cleansing oil on my face? Are you kidding?” I know, it’s a strange concept, especially if, like me, you were raised on the Seventeen Magazine theory of squeaky clean skin. Sorry to break it to you but the only thing that squeaky clean does for skin is strip it of its natural moisture—leaving it thirsty … Continue reading This Winter Trade Your Moisture Zapping Cleanser in for Kari Gran Cleansing Oil and Get Gorgeous
Spooky Spirits for a Stellar Soiree
I have been having a great time poking around the internet and browsing around in retail locations looking the best finds for my next Monster Bash. Throwing a stellar Halloween Soiree is what makes the blood rush through my veins. It's better than caffeine and for me, that is saying a lot. What is the … Continue reading Spooky Spirits for a Stellar Soiree
Thrills and chills with werewolf classics
October is the month for thrills and chills and with the misty mornings, cooler days and chilly evenings, come the tales of spooks, specters, witches, vampires and werewolves. As time marched on and literature evolved our outlook on vampires seems to have changed. In old literature they were thirsty, mysterious, sexual creatures who were older … Continue reading Thrills and chills with werewolf classics
Juicy and sweet, the first apples of fall
I have officially come down with "Seasonal Madness". It isn't enough to scent the home with maple and cinnamon aromas, or place a few autumn accents here and there, I have the urge to can, cook and bake every apple, berry and pumpkin recipe known to man, all at one time. There will not be … Continue reading Juicy and sweet, the first apples of fall
Late Summer’s Luscious Bounty
Late summer strolls in lazily and so many wonders follow. The sweetheart of summer the ripe, juicy peach, tart plum, sweet pear and the crisp apple are available at local stands and markets, and the farmers bins, boxes and flats are overflowing with the season's luscious bounty. Here in the Orting Valley, there are several … Continue reading Late Summer’s Luscious Bounty
