November 14, 2016 In cocktails, entertaining, food, holidays, living, make it, recipes, thanksgiving

You’re Invited: Thanksgiving Dinner

I’m in serious denial that we’re halfway through November with Thanksgiving only a little over a week away – anyone else?...

October 25, 2016 In food, living, recipes, round up, series

Crème Brûlée 12 Ways

I thought I’d hate crème brûlée right up until the very moment I tried it. That was back in 2002...

August 31, 2016 In house and home, living, round up, series

Let’s Talk Entryways

HGTV The entryway to your home is the handshake, the how-do-you-do, nice-to-meet-you extended toward guests. You want it to be both...

August 25, 2016 In food, living, recipes, round up, series

Rice Krispie Treats 12 Ways

August means back-to-school and school means rice krispie treats – it’s simple math really. When I was in elementary school...

July 20, 2016 In food, living, recipes, round up, series

Muesli 12 Ways

Muesli, aka raw oatmeal, came into my life several years ago on a business trip. I was looking for the healthiest...

May 25, 2016 In food, living, recipes, round up, series

Flatbread 12 Ways

Flatbreads are perfect for just about every summer occasion I can think of. Backyard get togethers? Check. Candlelit dinner parties?...

March 30, 2016 In food, living, recipes

Mug Cakes 10 Ways

One evening this past winter I was craving something sweet but not too terrible for me when I fell down the rabbit...

December 22, 2015 In food, living, recipes, round up, series

Gingerbread 12 Ways

Gingerbread is one of my favorite flavors of the season, but I don’t relegate it to cookies alone. (Though I...

December 15, 2015 In christmas, cocktails, holidays, living, new years, round up, series

Alcoholidays 2015

1/Cranberry Ginger Whiskey Smash  2/Butterscotch Eggnog  3/Cranberry-Apple Cider Punch  4/Pomegranate Vodka Fizz  5/Apple Brandy Allspice Fizz Cocktail  6/Fig Manhattan  7/Wassail...

November 20, 2015 In christmas, downloads, holidays, living, make it, round up, series

Make or Buy: Advent Calendars

Lately I feel like I’m being pulled in about ten different directions, and it’s really become the norm. Aside from...