Entertaining

MSG 21+   I love having guests over the holidays, but I also enjoy being a guest! It’s not only fun to travel, but I enjoy being a part of the lives of my friends and family in their homes. Here…

I put a lot of love and thought into my meal planning when I entertain. While I do ask my guests if they have any food allergies, sensitivities or preferences, sometimes I forget– or worse, my guests will not tell…

Having a Halloween themed dinner? This is the perfect fun (& healthy) side to make to accompany your haunted meal! Best of all, it’s super easy! You will need: About 6-7 Long Purple Potatoes (Mine are Friedas from Sprouts) 2…

This pesto quinoa bowl fires on all of my happy cylinders.  Quinoa is a protein rich grain that plumps up and absorbs the delicious decadent pesto sauce. Top with your favorite in season vegetables and you have a winning combo. All…

In the spirit of the summer pepper season, I decided to bring a little heat to basic chunky corn fritters with fresh jalapeno. If you like a lot of spice, simply leave more jalapeno seeds in this recipe. I used…

Make a refreshing drink at your next party with this icy citrus berry combo.  For an adult twist, spike these slushies with a shot of tequila, vodka or rum. Directions In a blender, combine grapefruit juice, orange juice, soda water…

I asked my daughter what she wanted for her 8th-grade promotion dinner and said a ‘gourmet pizza bar’. Wow, fancy. My Pinterest loving kiddo said she saw a cauliflower pizza crust that was flour-free and would also like to try that….

(This post is intended for 21 & up) National Chardonnay Day is May 25th, 2017, so what better way to celebrate than with my Besties?  Most Moms like me have friends from two primary sources – friends we have had…

I am a candle freak. I burn candles on a daily basis, and as a result I have many candles container ‘bodies’ left over. These glass containers as spacious and usually come with their signature extinguishing lid. I recently learned…

After a long cold wet winter, many of us are seeking the sun for Spring Break season! Here’s some tips for keeping your little ones naturally safe if you’re traveling to warmer tropical beach climates for your vacation. This post…

Vegetable platters are beautiful, healthy and easy to prepare. However, it isn’t the tasty, creamy dip full of fat and calories that is feared at social gatherings. Nope, I’m talking about something much more insidious – the flu, or worse!…

I love Valentine’s Day! It’s not only a day to celebrate my cherished relationship with my husband, but it’s also a ‘month’ whereby I celebrate my great friends. Here’s a super easy dinner to prepare for friends to say ‘thank…

The holidays are all about spending time with friends and family and enjoying special treats. One of my most favorite holiday traditions is having a Cookie Exchange Party. As everyone is so busy around this time of year, I have…

There are always endless things to clean and fix around my house. The yard needs constant maintenance as we live under a giant Torrey Pine that rains pine needles and sap upon us.  My daughter and her friends are in…

One of my MOST favorite Holiday traditions is having a White Elephant Gift Exchange Party. These parties are always hillarious, and it’s fun to see what people bring as well as fight over! White Elephant Exchanges are great for cocktail…