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…
Are you staying cool this summer? We’ve had typical July weather~ hot and humid with temperatures in the 90s. I’m usually out the door at sun up to walk the dogs and then watering and on to other gardening chores and errands, so I can retreat back to the comfort of the A/C by noon to avoid the…
Memorial Day is almost here, if you’re like me you’re wondering how did that happen? If you’re looking for some patriotic fare, I pulled together 12 recipes from the archives to celebrate the Red, White and Blueberry and for noshing over your Memorial Day weekend and holiday! Click on the links in red for the complete recipe. Watermelons have…
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…
St. Patrick’s Day is a month away and I’m sharing some love of the Irish with a round-up of recipes, with inspiration from the kitchen to the table! And to help you get your green on, I have a couple of giveaways in celebration! The first giveaway is a beautiful cookbook full of delicious recipes, Clodagh’s Irish Kitchen: A Fresh Take…
Valentine’s Day is less than two weeks away and I have a round-up of recipes and table inspiration to make your celebration extra sweet! Click on the links below the photo for the full recipe and have a taste! Valentine’s Day Hand Pies Cream cheese pastry with Nutella heart-filled Hand Pies! Red Velvet Oreo Truffles A no-bake, easy treat for…
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…