Plastic wine glasses pop up at parties everywhere. They’re great in the fact that they are disposable and really inexpensive. However, they are wee bit bland and boring. Spice them up with a little paint and a bit of twine for a really cute, and customizable serving piece that just screams party! MATERIALS: Plastic wine…Continue Reading “DIY Disposable Wine Glasses”
It’s time to dust off that grill and throw on some burgers. Meatloaf burgers to be exact. Equal parts nostalgia and juicy beef goodness, Meatloaf burgers pack the delicious, Leave it to Beaver punch you’d expect from your momma’s meatloaf, except only better. Because we all know that everything tastes better when it’s slapped between…Continue Reading “Meatloaf Burgers”
Summer food is the stuff that brings smiles to tanned faces and fills hungry bellies with wholesome goodness. Pasta salad is a salad that’s worth celebrating just as much as summer itself. This Celebration Pasta Salad is that salad. A light, refreshing mix of veggies, pasta, and cheese all tied together with a sweet vinaigrette….Continue Reading “Celebration Pasta Salad”
An extraordinary burger calls for a condiment that’s just as impressive. I’m a ketchup person. An individual that literally puts the stuff on everything. Infuse a little herb flavor with the addition of a fresh rosemary for a dip or topping worthy of a summer favorite. RECIPE: 1 cup ketchup The conventional therapies of radiation…Continue Reading “Rosemary Ketchup”
Packing a picnic basket properly is essential to maximize space and to protect from any spills or breaks. Depending on each individual basket here are a few pointers to keep you on track. Packing a Picnic Bakset: 15 Helpful Hints • If possible, use multiple baskets. Separate items such as dinnerware, linens, and glassware from food…Continue Reading “How to Pack a Picnic Basket”
The official heralding holiday synonymous with the first golden days of summer. Memorial Day is America’s holiday. Whether gathered by a body of water or celebrating with friends at home; assembling a stellar patriotic picnic that’s heavy on the traditional red, white, and blue is super easy. The real inspiration behind this party is the…Continue Reading “Memorial Day Picnic”
Summer refreshment needs to be portable and easy to clean-up in between dips in the pool or walks on the beach. Classic juice bottles are the answer to all of those little things, and with a hot glue gun can be made all your own. Embellishments like vintage buttons, sticker monograms, or themed images look…Continue Reading “Summer Juice Bottles”
Oh, Margaritas. You have my heart and soul. Just the name alone conjures images of warm evenings with friends, after work relax sessions, or just a typical Tuesday. A well mixed Marg is an epic and undeniably beautiful thing. Here’s my go-to recipe for that most cherished of drinks! RECIPE: 4 cups ice 1 cup…Continue Reading “Classic Margarita”
A Cinco De Mayo tablescape is perhaps one of the most fun to create. The month of May is just loaded with so many great occasions to celebrate. In my opinion, May is the initial start to summer; and that means sharing some refreshing cocktails outdoors with friends, and of course, some great food. Cinco…Continue Reading “Cinco de Mayo Fiesta”
Now that the threat of cold weather has slipped on by, at least in Alabama, it’s now time to get out and plant some containers. Container gardening is a fabulous way to maximize space and also add color, texture, and nature to decks, porches, and courtyards. Speaking of courtyards, I am smack-dab in the middle,…Continue Reading “Container Gardening”