Ahhhhh Labor Day. The unofficial, but official holiday that signals an end to summer and ushers in the boldly colored leaves and cooler temps of fall. Labor Day to me is a little bittersweet. Part of me yearns for fall but still wants to hang on to those airy, bright days of summer. Luckily there…Continue Reading “Labor Day Decor”
Chinese takeout is such a sinfully good treat in my opinion. And one thing I just can’t seem to get enough of are the wontons. There’s just something about that golden, crunchy shell and the warm, gooey cream cheese filling. Literally, I always double the order. Then it hit me. Wontons are the perfect little…Continue Reading “Apple & Cream Cheese Wontons”
In just a few short weeks my mother is getting hitched, and I couldn’t be happier for her. They are whisking off to a super intimate, destination wedding with a guest list consisting of only the lucky couple. So when she came to me about arranging the bouquet this posed quite the problem. Standard, fresh-cut…Continue Reading “Arranging Artificial Flowers”
Pickling vegetables is a delicious way to utilize all that extra produce from the garden or farmers market. With a long shelf life and the perfect crunch, pickled okra is a great compliment to meals and of course a good bloody mary. Fresh okra, gets packed into sterilized jars with green tomatoes, lemons, garlic, and…Continue Reading “Pickling Okra & Green Tomatoes”
It’s absolutely no surprise that I love a great deal and by a great deal, I mean one of those instances when the planets align just in the right order. Thrift stores, flea markets, and tag sales are the place to find that elusive deal on just about anything your heart desires, but that’s most…Continue Reading “Thrift Store Shopping Guide”
Popsicles are like the undisputed symbol of summer and all things deliciously frozen. Cool off this summer by skipping the artificially flavored grocery store varieties and make them at home. Any number of combinations can be imagined using the in-season fruits of the hot months. But my all time favorite is juicy peach with just…Continue Reading “Peach & Lavender Popsicles”
Grits are fabulous, to say the least. From breakfast to dinner, they are one of those food staples that are extremely versatile and can be dressed up or down to complement the occasion. For a sinfully good side dish or appetizer, Loaded Southern Grits are my go-to and always a crowd pleaser. Savory grits loaded…Continue Reading “Loaded Southern Grits”
For all of you gardeners out there, you know that one of the benefits of planting okra in the vegetable garden is the large amount produced during the growing months. And if you don’t have a garden, farmers markets and vegetable stands are brimming with the good stuff. Literally, there is okra everwhere. No complaints…Continue Reading “Roasted Okra”
Preparing fish at home is sometimes perceived to be somewhat difficult and something best left to the professionals. I admit; that for a long time the seafood dishes appearing on my table were few and far between. The truth is preparing fish is incredibly easy and requires little time or effort. Aromatic herbs, olive oil,…Continue Reading “Oven-Roasted Redfish”
Throwing a dinner party with a little coastal flair is a great way to transport your guests to a little piece of paradise without leaving the comforts of home. Begin by sticking with a neutral pallet of white, cream, or tan with just a pop of subtle color. One easy way to achieve this look…Continue Reading “Coastal Dinner Party”