Last year for Halloween, my kids and I thought it would be fun to create a pumpkin charcuterie board. It was super fun to make and it turned out amazing! We also had a great time snacking on all the goodies we placed on the board. This year we decided to do something a little …
A fruit platter is something you see served quite often on many occasions, to include potlucks, family gatherings, barbeques, brunches, bridal and baby showers, etc. Pretty much everyone loves fresh fruit, especially when it is warm outside. Fruit is sweet; therefore, it is a great compliment to many savory dishes. This summer I wanted to …
Easter is just around the corner. Bunnies, chicks, easter eggs, flowers, and pastel colors can be seen everywhere. The store shelves are stocked with all the delicious Easter candy. Chocolate bunnies, chocolate eggs, jellybeans, and the oh so famous marshmallow Peeps. Peeps have been around since 1953 and have been a popular Easter candy ever …
Valentine’s Day is all about chocolate, so why not celebrate with something extra chocolatey! This year, instead of the standard heart shaped box of chocolates, I decided to make something truly unique. A chocolate truffle tree! It was simple to make and turned out absolutely amazing. Maybe this year you try something new as well. …
Halloween is right around the corner! Are you hosting a Halloween party? Are you invited to a Halloween gathering and want to bring something that will wow family and friends? Or maybe the kids are bored and want to do something out of the ordinary to express their love for the spooky season. In the …
It is five ‘clock somewhere and you know what that means. Whether it is cocktails, mocktails, or a cup of tea, it is time for a drink. And not just an ordinary drink, a pretty drink! Whether you are hosting guests, entertaining your kids or you simply want to indulge by sipping on an Instagram …
Fruit salads and fruit platters are typically seen at barbeques, potlucks, family parties, etc. Everyone loves fresh fruit, especially in the warm summer months. This is also a pretty easy dish to bring to an event. Not too complicated. Signing up to bring the fruit platter is a cinch. Next time you volunteer to bring …
We were having some friends over for a get-together and I wanted to make something healthy, but at the same time fancy. Of course! I was leaning towards a vegetable platter since I was striving for something nutritious, but the thought of a standard veggie platter was not giving me the wow factor. My goal …
When I was planning my son’s baptism celebration in 2021, I asked my twin sister what she thought I should serve our guests. My twin sister, a huge fan of Master Chef, recommended I make a classic croquembouche to wow everyone! I had no clue what a croquembouche was but was definitely interested in the …
When my son was about to turn three, I could see that he was really making the transition from toddlerhood to a preschool age child. He had more of a sense of self in the world, was fixated on imaginary things and interested in playing make-believe. He was into monsters, unicorns, gnomes, talking animals, cartoon …