Posts Tagged ‘recipes’

June 28th, 2013 No Comments

orange sherbet punch, perfect for a hot summer day!

While looking for a sherbet punch recipe I came across this creative site called eighteen25. Created by three sisters born and living in Vegas, their name came about from the numbers hammered to their mailbox at the home where they grew up. They shared a simple punch recipe, that uses vanilla ice cream, orange sherbet, orange juice and ginger ale. For the complete post and recipe directions here is the link. I love this because both kids and adults can enjoy this summer treat. With 11 kids between the sisters they certainly know how to keep everyone cool and … Read more

June 14th, 2013 No Comments

chocolate chip cheesecake

I worked at a little jazz club one summer when I was in college. When we went in early for staff dinner the owner, who was the chef, always had chocolate chip cheesecakes cooling on the racks and we could eat warm slices before we opened the doors. I keep thinking about this cheesecake and wish I had asked for the recipe! But I found a recipe that looks similar and I thought I’d share it with you today. It’s great to make ahead if you are having weekend guests- it’s 30 minutes prep time, one hour bake time … Read more

May 10th, 2013 No Comments

potted shrimp…with an edible flower topper!

As you all probably know by now I’m a huge fan of my friend Peter Callahan‘s mini creations. I’m constantly amazed by his creativity. While scouring his book, Bite by Bite: 100 Stylish Little Plates You Can Make for Any Party, for some ideas for Memorial Day Weekend I came across his Potted Shrimp. The recipe is in his book- which I recommend getting if you already haven’t- but Peter also gives the tip that you could skip making the pastry pots and serve the shrimp in clean one inch flower pots. How divine!  Here is a good link … Read more

May 8th, 2013 No Comments

weddings: floridian weddings has a lot of great ideas! (like this ‘lucky in love’ cocktail)

I recently came across the website floridianweddings.com. They are a great resource for venues and vendors in Florida, but also have plenty of real weddings and inspiration on their site for any bride or groom planning a wedding!   I loved this “Lucky In Love” cocktail that Co-Editor Laura McGlynn featured complete with the recipe. She also creatively made a downloadable/ printable sign to display (that you see below) if you choose to have this signature drink at your own wedding. How nice is that?  Having a signature drink at your wedding not only personalizes your wedding but it … Read more

April 12th, 2013 No Comments

entertaining with victoria amory: 3 recipes for plum & cranberry gourmet cooking sauce

As part of our on-going series with celebrated cook and tv personality Victoria Amory, Victoria will be sharing recipes for her new line of gourmet cooking sauces every Friday in April. Today Victoria shares with us 3 recipes for her plum & cranberry sauce! Don’t forget that all four flavors of her sauces are all sold through hsn.com.

April 5th, 2013 No Comments

entertaining with victoria amory: introducing 4 new gourmet cooking sauces and sharing recipes for each every friday in april

I’m honored to know the effervescent and talented Victoria Amory. She is a celebrated cooking and entertaining expert. Victoria’s Spanish roots growing up between Madrid and Sevilla with her parents the Count and Countess de la Maza and their gracious way of entertaining certainly influences all her endeavors. Now splitting her time between Palm Beach, FL. and Greenwich, CT. with her husband and three boys she somehow finds time to contribute to many publications, do TV appearances and is working on her third book (really it’s her fourth book, since she was a co-author of Palm Beach … Read more

December 21st, 2012 No Comments

blue cheese green bean casserole…sounds delicious!

Since Thanksgiving and the winter holiday meals are so similar, (at least in my house they are), I thought this recipe I found on Closet Cooking, with a new take on the classic green bean casserole sounds delicious. I’m not the best of cooks but I am going to try this recipe for Christmas dinner this year. Here is the recipe, let me know if you try it and come back and comment! I’d love to hear how you like it.    

October 3rd, 2012 No Comments

cranberry red celebrations

Whether you are hosting a shower, birthday party or just friends for a fall afternoon, a cranberry theme can be perfect this time of year. An easy decorating idea is to fill your votives (or vases) with cranberries. Yesterday I posted the classic “Cape Cod” cocktail. But if you are looking for a warm cranberry drink, visit tasteofhome.com for several creative recipes. Iomoi has unique custom designs for invitations, personal stationery and even gifts- take a look at their site!  Use beautiful wrapping paper as a table runner to decorate your buffet, coffee table or dining table. Read more

September 25th, 2012 No Comments

Vanilla apple crush cocktail (by donna hay)

This is a perfect drink for September, created by my favorite recipe expert, Donna Hay and it fits right in our color palette this week. I have a lot of different glasses at my store that would be perfect for this cocktail. Let me suggest a few for you. From left to right:  Basic Glass Tumbler Small, $6.50 each, Idra Tumblers, $295 for set of 6, each glass has a different design so everyone knows what glass is theirs, Glass Family Tumblers, $8 each (for any of the three sizes shown). Enjoy FREE SHIPPING on my site … Read more

August 10th, 2012 No Comments

Artichoke and feta tarts with tomato salad

Yum! With all this tomato talk this week I thought I might feature a tomato recipe to try. Here’s one from one of my favorite cooks- Donna Hay. Donna has seasonal magazines, numerous cookbooks, a ‘general store’ on her site, and styling ideas and tips. I think you’ll love to explore her world if you haven’t already.