I’m sharing a little South of the Border flavor for Cinco de Mayo and a Fiesta of Food and Flowers in celebration! From the 2011 archives, this post has a couple of recipes worth a second helping or a segundo plato :) for a summer soirée. . . Inspired from a trip to the Farmers Market and a Bobby Flay Cook-Along. For a…
Nose to the air. . . . . .and wind in our ears. Summertime temperatures prompted an early evening boating excursion after an afternoon of cleaning the boat. Oh the anticipation & joy of a ride in the captain’s chair again :) Chloe & Gracie hope you’re enjoying the sun on your face and warm weather this weekend! Wishing you smooth…
End your Cinco de Mayo celebration on sweet note with Key Lime Margarita Cupcakes! Quick or rápido :) and easy to whip up with a short cut. . . Pillsbury Moist Supreme Key Lime Cake Mix & Key Lime Creamy Supreme Frosting! In addition to a box mix you’ll need 3 eggs, 1/3 cup oil and 1/2…
Cinco de Mayo is less than a week away and no celebration is complete without some chips and salsa! Dos Berry Salsa is a delicious variation that is full of flavor, colorful, and quick and easy to assemble! Similar to Blueberry Salsa, I tweaked a recipe for a Triple Berry Salsa, using dos instead of tres berries.…
I’m in the Potting Shed with some of my perennial favorites. . . . . .Bird houses, bee skeps, watering cans and pots for a little companion planting and tabletop gardening with Naturewood by Pfaltzgraff! A study of botanical beauty, Naturewood dinnerware is rendered in a soft, natural color palette. Detailed sketches of leaves and…
I’ve been busy potting with the arrival of spring and some guests. . . They travel with a suitcase of props~ throws and linens. . . A host of photography equipment I wouldn’t begin to know how to use. . . And best of all, a couple of buckets of flowers! To be perfectly honest I had…
Cheese Straw Tomato Tartlets marry a cheese straw with a bite size tomato tart! Perfect for a tomato-fix when summer tomatoes aren’t available, since you find flavorful cherry or grape tomatoes in the grocery store year round. And a great little bite for a party too, good warm or served at room temperature! Cheese Straw Tomato Tartlets Crust Ingredients…
April 23rd is National Picnic Day and kicks off the season to pack a basket, grab a blanket or quilt and head outdoors! In celebration of National Picnic Day, I’m sharing some picnic love and giving away my favorite picnic accessory. . . . . . A Galvanized Metal 6-Pack Bottle Caddy from Pottery Barn!…
Chloe & Gracie are hopping down the bunny trail . . . To wish you a Happy Easter. . . Hope the Easter Bunny brings you plenty of treats! Have a Safe and Joyous Easter!
Help yourself to some Bunny Tail Bonbons, aka White Chocolate-Cheesecake Truffles! This make-ahead recipe is sure to satisfy everybunny as a sweet treat for Easter! Serve these sweet confections in mini cupcake wrappers for a festive and tidy bite. I turned one wrapper inside out so the colorful pattern is visible holding the bonbon. Bunny Tail…