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
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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
Delicious cuisine inspired jewelry
The love of food does not always confine itself to the kitchen and Funlola Coker is an excellent example of this fact. A Lagos, Nigeria native, Funlola took her love of food with her to Memphis Tennessee, where she pursued her degree in art and graduated with a BFA in Fine Arts, Sculpture. As a … Continue reading Delicious cuisine inspired jewelry
Bumbershoot Festival 2012 Rocks Seattle Center this Weekend
Late summer in Seattle is a gorgeous event bringing with it boistrous festivals and activities. Top of the list for this weekend? North America's largest urban festival, Bumbershoot 2012. Now in it's 42nd year Bumbershoot, Seattle's Music & Arts Festival is a Northwest icon at the 74 acre Seattle center and thankfully, the weather this … Continue reading Bumbershoot Festival 2012 Rocks Seattle Center this Weekend
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
Plump, Ripe Sweethearts of Summer ~ The Juicy Peach
Is there anything more gorgeous than a round, plump, ripe, juicy peach? As a child I would bite into the fruit and let the juice drip down my chin as I savored each sweet bite. Fruit stands are laden with blueberries and my summer sweetheart, the peach. Here are a few of my favorite … Continue reading Plump, Ripe Sweethearts of Summer ~ The Juicy Peach
This Weeks Favorites
Watching the new trends for fall and the holidays is inspiring and this years retailers did not disappoint. I have found so many festive and beautiful items that I may have to give "This Week's Favorite's" a new name and publish twice a week. My first love this week is from Pottery Barn. Their Fall … Continue reading This Weeks Favorites
Just because it smells good, it may not be good for you.
I’d like to take a minute to talk about essential oils vs. synthetic fragrance. I’ve been giving this a good amount of thought, and I think a good way to describe the big difference between the two is by using the lovely rose as an example. It’s been my experience that many shy away from … Continue reading Just because it smells good, it may not be good for you.
