Are you ready to ring in the New Year? I have a few bites and inspiration for your New Year’s Eve entertaining or to enjoy while sitting at home watching the ball drop as well as some ‘good luck’ food! Click on the links below for the complete recipe or post. New Year’s Countdown Table Ring…
I’m joining The Novel Bakers with Southern Living Christmas All Through The South: Joyful Memories, Timeless Moments, Enduring Traditions. Combining all the elements for which Southern Living is known and revered – food, travel, and homes, this book is a journey of celebrations through the South, from the low country and the pan-handle to the Texas…
Create a Christmas Tree Cheese Board for easy holiday entertaining. I have a few easy appetizer ideas to share, ideal for the busy holiday season or last-minute entertaining! The first appetizer is a Christmas Tree Cheese Board, festive and easy to assemble using cheese and grapes! The original idea for this cheese board came from Kraft Canada.…
Can you believe Thanksgiving is two weeks away?. . . me, neither! I pulled together a round-up of recipes for your Thanksgiving feast from the archives and to help you Keep Calm and Gobble On! Click on the links for the complete recipes and Thanksgiving inspiration! *Note: There is a printable recipe link for the recipes that allows you to…
With the calendar turned to October, are you ready for the flavors of fall. . .Apple, Pumpkin, Butternut Squash, Caramel, Maple Cranberry and Pomegranate? I’m back by request with the 2.0 version and recipe round-up from the archives with fall flavors to tempt your taste buds and satisfy your sweet tooth! Everything from soups, salads, desserts and…
Beatrix Potter was born 150 years ago today on July 28, 1866. Known as one of the world’s best-loved children’s authors with her beautifully illustrated Tales, more than two million Beatrix Potter books are sold every year with generations still following the adventures of Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck, Tom Kitten and Benjamin Bunny. The story…
I’ve had tea on my mind in anticipation of a Mad Tea Party at A Fanciful Twist. I’ve been working like mad ;) to join the fun this Saturday! In celebration of all things tea, Mad or otherwise, I’m sharing a little teatime fun with a giveaway that includes some tea party books from tea party week with The…
A summery twist on the classic caprese salad made with fresh, juicy peaches! The best thing about summer is the bounty of fresh produce! If you’re a fan of caprese salad, I think you’ll like this summery twist on the classic caprese salad made with fresh, juicy peaches! If you haven’t tried peaches and summer tomatoes together…
A mini version of Kentucky’s favorite open-face sandwich, these miniature hot browns are the perfect appetizer for the greatest two minutes in sport and Derby-watch party. Are you ready for “The Run for the Roses”? Post time for the Kentucky Derby is 6:34 p.m. ET today, and Mini Hot Browns are just the right size appetizer to enjoy along with…
Cinco de Mayo is in cuatro days and I have a round-up of recipes with a fiesta of flavor for your celebration! Click on the links in red for a taste and the complete recipe. To start your fiesta, let’s mix a Cucumber Margarita! This is a favorite margarita we enjoy in the summer with the cool and refreshing flavor of cucumber…