If you are completely over the whole pumpkin spice trend, then I have a wonderful alternative for you, the Persimmon. Persimmons are a wonderful fall staple that pairs nicely with the spicy, warm flavors of the season. This variation of the classic Hotty Toddy features a persimmon syrup just full of earthy notes of nutmeg,…Continue Reading “Persimmon Hot Toddy”
Believe it or not, I am not on the pumpkin bandwagon this year. I even baffle myself as I write that. It may have something to do with the fact that it’s hot as Satan’s asscrack in Alabama this month. Not to mention, my containers are just still bursting with loads of flower power from…Continue Reading “Gilded Pumpkins”
A neutral color palette creates a delightful little vignette on any side table or bookcase shelf and highlights areas that may be lacking visual appeal. I was particularly happy with the unexpected grouping that came together on my chicken coupe coffee table. The formula is quite simple and consists of old newsprint (shocker), a small…Continue Reading “Create a Seasonal Vignette”
Sometimes simple is the best. Especially when showcasing high-quality collections of china, ironstone, or unique specimens of gourds, pumpkins, and acorns. To create an easy centerpiece for any occasion from a weeknight dinner to a full-blown party, a bit of layering is all that you need to master. Begin by choosing a focal point of…Continue Reading “Simple Fall Centerpiece”
If you haven’t already you need to check the October issue of Alabama Gardener. In this issue, I co-host a fabulous Fall Garden Party with one of my best drinking friends, Peggy. Pick up your copy and see just how we did it. In the meantime, here are some of my favorite ways to entertain…Continue Reading “Entertain Outdoors Like A Boss”
RECIPE: SWEET POTATO AND RICOTTA PANCAKES with BACON MAPLE SYRUP Ingredients: serves 8-12 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup brown sugar 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1 egg 3 tablespoons butter 1 cup mashed sweet potato 1/2 cup ricotta The online pharmacy With many pharmacies purchase…Continue Reading “Sweet Potato and Ricotta Pancakes”
Sometimes potato salad can just lack texture. It becomes something more along the line of glorified mashed potatoes. Not to mention that potato salad can sometimes be monochromatic. A simple remedy to these little problems is an easy fix. Rather than boiling the hell out of your potatoes, roast them instead. This adds a delightfully…Continue Reading “Roasted Potato Salad”
As the final days of summer draw to a close and the hint of fall is in the air; celebrate by hosting an adventurous camping themed party that’s a bit on the glamorous side. You don’t have to travel deep into the wilderness for such an occasion, a backyard or even your kitchen can be…Continue Reading “Labor Day Glamping”
Celebrating the upcoming Solar Eclipse deserves a decadent cocktail. The Blackout slides in somewhere between a mudslide and a milkshake. Innocent enough while packing a punch, The Blackout could only be topped off with a bit of whipped cream and a marshmallow Moon Pie! RECIPE: THE BLACKOUT INGREDIENTS: 1 cup ice 1 cup vanilla ice…Continue Reading “The Blackout”
As summer draws to a close and school is just around the corner, many high school graduates are headed to college. And their new dorm room will become home away from home for the next year. Luckily, gone are the days of the boring cinder block walls and poorly built pre-fab bunk beds. Dorm rooms…Continue Reading “Dorm Room DIY”