Kiss Me I’m Irish Cookies are a quick and easy treat for St. Patrick’s Day! Ready in about an hour and you can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a kiss! ‘Kiss Me, I’m Irish’ Cookies Makes aproximately 30 cookies Ingredients ½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened ½ cup sugar ½ cup light brown sugar 1 egg 1…
I’m having at St. Patrick’s Picnic on the Porch for Cuisine Kathleen’s 6th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Blog Crawl! My basket is packed for a picnic and ready for the parade of green . . . I picked some Bells of Ireland from the grocery store, a symbol of good luck, along with some daisies and mums for a…
I’m counting down to spring and readying the Potting Shed for planting! To bide my time until the threat of frost is over, I planted some instant blooms for inspiration . . . Tole trays to serve up flowers and provide colorful painted blooms, freshly picked from a consignment shop instead of a nursery. A…
A little Springing Forward Fun with watercolors from photos with Waterlogue . . . Waterlogue allows you to create a watercolor painting from a photo on your phone with the push of a button, instead of a paintbrush. . . The Waterlogue app is $2.99 and compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. I don’t generally buy apps…
To whet your appetite for St. Patrick’s Day, here’s a round-up of recipes with inspiration from the kitchen to the table! Click on the link below the photos for a taste :) Bombed Brownies Served in a Mini Trifle Irish Beef Stew with Irish Whiskey Soda Bread A delicious stick-to-your-ribs Irish Stew and soda bread…
Stout Mac and Cheese! Cheesy and malty comfort food for St. Patrick’s Day. Dark beer lovers will enjoy this mac and cheese version for St. Paddy’s Day! The stout adds the distinctive slightly bitter, malty flavor to the cheese and gives it it’s dark, rich color. I found Stout Mac and Cheese, after St. Patrick’s…
It’s nesting season on the porch with temperatures creeping to the 60s and Spring around the corner! Song Bird by Mikasa Gourmet Basics sets the mood for nest feathering and spring dining at the table or porch! A bird perched on floral twig, graces the stoneware. . . And floral stems are blooming on the…
Inspired by the quintessential New Orleans sandwich of cured meats, cheese and tangy olive salad, this make-ahead dip and appetizer is a crowd-pleaser and comes together in 10 minutes. Allow a minimum of 1 hour chilling time up to 24 hours, for the flavors to meld. Muffuletta Dip is a quick appetizer to throw together…
I’m dreaming of an early Spring and celebrating with Spring Green Heritage Ball Jars! These limited edition Spring Green Heritage Collection Jars celebrate the 100th anniversary of the “PERFECTION” jar, by the Ball Brothers. . . . . .featuring period-inspired green color and embossed logos on front and back. I picked up a set of 6 pint…
I’m counting chickens and at the table with a little farmhouse style inspired by the rustic charm of Antiqued Hen by Pfaltzgraff. A single embossed hen adorns the top of the Antiqued Hen dinnerware, bordered by a subtle vine that rims the scalloped edges of the collection that is constructed of earthenware and is microwave and dishwasher safe. A wagon is serving as…