The Holidays Shine Brighter when You Dine Together

dinner and friends

Much has changed in my home over the past couple years.  Last year, the holidays were a bit unsettled.  My husband and I had split under rather unpleasant circumstances, and I was left to piece together new holiday traditions for my young daughter and myself.  With determination, and family & friends, I was pretty successful [...]

Easy Fall Flavors Pizza Party with FlatOut Thin Crust Flatbreads

flatout fall pizza party

Flatbread pizzas using handy FlatOut Thin Crust Flatbreads are an easy an economical way to serve a fun menu to guests. They are brand new to the market, and have only been out since September 24th (a Walmart exclusive).  I like making all kinds of pizza, and am not shy about experimenting in the kitchen [...]

Salsa Verde Fish Baked on the Grill

slasa verde fish - easy recipe

Is a “staycation” coming up in your near future.  No need to get all glum about it.  Whether you are short on funds, or have no one to watch the kids, and getting away just isn’t an option this year, don’t let the week fly by uneventfully.  Plan a few “dine-out-at-home” nights during the week.  [...]

Pure Leaf Ginger-Peach Iced Tea for Kentucky Derby Day

ginger peach tea fi

I have been watching the Kentucky Derby every year for quite some time.  For many years, Derby Day meant Mint Juleps for me, but these days my viewing companion is my preschooler, so non-alcoholic beverages are more in order.  As the race is coming up this Saturday (May 5th), it seemed the perfect time to [...]

The Free SignUpGenius Tool Makes Planning Your Party or Volunteer Event Easy

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I don’t know about you, but for me one of the most daunting tasks associated with hosting an event or party, is the organization.  Sending out invites and making sure that guests or participants aren’t bringing the same items, and all have the proper time and information can be more time consuming than you expect. [...]

Bacon, Blue Cheese and Tomato Bread Recipe

bacon bread slider

For someone who supposedly doesn’t eat much meat, I sure do have a lot of bacon recipes I like to make.  This  Bacon, Blue Cheese and Tomato Bread is super simple to make, and no one will mistake it for store bought, since as far as I know, you can’t buy this bread anywhere.  I’ve [...]

Whiskey Spiked Recipes for your Holiday Meal

christmas dinner

Special Irish Whiskey spiked dishes to add extra festive flair to your holiday meal.   Why not try out these recipes, for you next holiday dinner. Michael Collins Irish Whiskey Pork Loin, Sautéed Mushrooms and Butternut Squash Purée 4-6 ounces Pork Loin cut 1 inch thick Salt and pepper to taste 1 Tbsp olive oil [...]

High End Taste for your Holiday Cocktails, without the High End Price

hot cider cocktail

Many of you will be hosting Holiday parties over the next week.  Here are a few great cocktail ideas courtesy of Vodca Exclusiv, an affordably priced Vodka which is comparable in taste to it’s far more expensive counterparts.  It retails for just $20 / 1.75 liters. Exclusiv Hot Holiday Cider 1 1/2 oz Exclusiv Vodca 4 oz Hot [...]