Rustic Table, Here Comes the Guide; Sunflowers, Brides
Signing off for Labor Day weekend! But not without party inspiration, of course… summer can’t slip away without a proper send-off! Here’s how I plan to celebrate… more +
Fruits of Your Labor
The Big Cheese
Individual Cheese Plates, Donna Hay; Cheese & Crackers Baskets, Martha Stewart
I’m planning a dinner party tomorrow night for a group of ten, and want to serve hors d’oeuvres that are delicious, chic, and totally make-ahead so I’m free to greet my guests at the door with a glass of wine. I came across this adorable riff on the cheese board from Donna Hay that transforms the classic into single-serve versions! Place a selection of cheeses, a stack of crackers, and fruit, such as figs and miniature apples, on small bread boards. Also loving this cheese-and-crackers version by Martha Stewart. Fill rustic wooden baskets with an assortment, and let them double as place cards. more +
World's Best Chocolate Chip Cookie
It’s a title many have claimed, but only one can truly possess. The quest to find the best chocolate chip cookie recipe has led me on a journey through countless cookbooks and hours in the kitchen, and ‘A’ has dutifully tested versions that were crisp, chewy, fluffy, & flat, with all manner of “secret ingredients” thrown in. All were edible, and some even delicious, but I never felt that I’d truly hit upon the perfect recipe for this all-time classic… until now. more +
Margaritas y Fajitas!, Pt. III
Today we’re wrapping up our sizzlin’ summer fiesta with two crucial elements: libations & Latin beats. See previous posts on decking it out with pinatas & papel picado, and serving up a spicy menu.
Margaritas y Fajitas!, The Menu
Turn up the heat on your next summer soiree by throwing a fiesta that’s laid-back yet super stylish. Check out yesterday’s post on decking it out with pinatas, papel picado, and colors that are hot, hot, hot. Today we make it more spicy with a mouthwatering menu.
Margaritas y Fajitas!
Hot Texas nights call for casual parties with friends: sizzling fajitas right off the grill, icy margaritas, and upbeat music that keeps things going way past sunset. With just a little forethought, a simple Tex-Mex meal can be elevated to an unforgettable fiesta. Here’s how to make it festive:
Baby Cakes
Martha Stewart
Since today is my birthday, I’m loving all things lovely, yummy, and sweet. Just so happens that all three adjectives perfectly describe one of my favorite things: Cupcakes! Here are my all-time favorite cupcake recipes, designs, sources, & serving ideas.
Gettin' Lucky in Kentucky
veer.com
The 135th Kentucky Derby is this Saturday, and it’s the perfect excuse to invite friends for the first party of the summer. Keep it casual with cocktails & appetizers, and put a spin on tradition by using a “lucky horseshoe” as the visual logo for the party from the invitations to the decor.
