“Super Bowl” of Chili

Over here at Celebrating Home with Karie Engels we are always working to find you the best of the best. Our goal is to take the stress out of surfing the web trying to find that perfect recipe or to find sites that don't make your eyes bug out with flashy ads. My goal this … Continue reading “Super Bowl” of Chili

A new beginning

The morning coffee has been consumed, my head is whirling with ideas and the daily calendar is full of tasks to be completed for tomorrow nights festivities. This year my Honey and I are sharing this stellar night with good friends and we both know the cuisine will be out of this world. I might … Continue reading A new beginning

Appetizers for your Fall Dinner Party

Cooking this time of year is a blast. I love the robust and rich flavors the autumn harvest brings in and the way our homes seem to warm with aromas bubbling in the kitchen. That is why this small series for Harvest Dinner Party is so much fun. I am able to pull in as … Continue reading Appetizers for your Fall Dinner Party

Let’s begin with a Cocktail

Halloween is just around the corner and the autumn harvest festivals are in full swing. I always see the fall season as the kick off for the holidays. The three big ones at the end of the year are in queue and our minds start whirling with autumn entertaining ideas. Pumpkins, corn husks, apples and deep, rich colors dominate … Continue reading Let’s begin with a Cocktail

Tricks and Comfort Treats

I have been on a search to find the best of the best for Fall and Halloween Foods and decor and have an excellent time playing both online, out in the Markets and talking to friends. One of the conversations turned to what we remember having in our candy bags as a child and which … Continue reading Tricks and Comfort Treats

Harvest Fun

American Poet, Sarah Morgan Bryan Piatt wrote: "It is the summer's great last heat, it is the fall's first chill: They meet." The temperatures begin to drop and days are getting shorter with every sunset and sunrise. Now that our landscapes have exploded with vibrant colors for us to see, we have less day light. … Continue reading Harvest Fun

Thrills and Chills

Seasonal decorating is not only fun, in my house it is a necessity. With the darker, cooler days getting ready to sweep in we need to update with the deeper, warmer hues and more festive tones. By festive of course, I mean witches, ghouls and goblins. Yes, I begin with pumpkins, hay bales and cornstalks, … Continue reading Thrills and Chills

Spooky Tablescape

I am such a fan of Halloween that I am barely able to contain myself right now. Thankfully between the blog and the Facebook page I have a creative outlet in which to research, browse, collect and display festive creations to prepare for my annual ghost and goblin soiree. If not, I would be driving … Continue reading Spooky Tablescape