Happy December! Are you ready for a month of making Merry? Here’s a little merry from the archives to make the season bright . . . A fun gift wrap embellishment, a poinsettia in lieu of a bow, blooming from a cocktail napkin! You can find the beautiful and complete tutorial for growing a poinsettia from a…
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…
Happy Labor Day Weekend! We’re enjoying some cooler temperatures this morning (62 degrees!) and lower humidity this weekend, with highs in the 80s instead of 90s and sunny skies after Hermine passed through. The perfect temperature to enjoy your coffee on the dock or porch or and open the windows. We’re looking forward to a little…
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…
Strawberry-Almond French Toast Casserole is a quick, make-ahead recipe, ideal for Sunday or Mother’s Day Brunch and easy enough for Dad or the kids to assemble! I ran across this recipe in Taste of the South Magazine. The recipe calls for baking this French toast in a 10-inch skillet. I used a 12 x 8 baking dish to serve…
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…
Easter is just a month away and it’s not a holiday without my Peeps! Apparently I’m not alone since 5 million PEEPS are hatched daily in the Just Born plant in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. I can’t resist their holiday shapes and colors. . . I like them as swizzle sticks for a PEEP-tini. . . or with lemonade for a…
I’m sharing a round-up of recipes with some highlights from the holidays and seasons of 2015~ click on the link for the complete recipe! Blueberry-Lemon Tiramisu A twist on tiramisu using Greek yogurt in place of the traditional ingredients of heavy cream, egg yolks, and mascarpone cheese for a healthier and light dessert. Slow Cooker Smoky Turkey and Sweet Potato Chili with Cornbread Croutons…
Stop and smell the rosemary… then bake with it! 🌿These buttery Parmesan-Rosemary Shortbread cookies paired with a refreshing Rosemary-Lemonade Fizz are a simple, garden-inspired treat—perfect for spring entertaining, brunch, or tea on the porch. If you have rosemary growing nearby, you know how irresistible it is to brush your hand along it as you pass.…