festive food

Spooky Halloween Treats (Part 2)

Halloween is a great time to get a little creepy and funky with your desserts. Creativity works at its finest during this holiday — whether you’re planning your costume, a haunted house or party, or simply a cupcake, Halloween is time to go all out! Can you tell it’s one of my favorite days of …

Your Tailgate Menu

Here in the South we welcome football season with open arms and while we pride ourselves on stellar tailgating skills, one peek at Pinterest will show that the whole US of A loves to tailgate.  In my family alone we’ve got loyalties to three SEC and a couple of Conference USA teams, too.  So yes …

Recipe: Mexican-style Street Corn

Having just returned from a spectacular 4-day trip to/from Napa Valley a lil’ over a week ago, I am still basking in the post vacation giddiness that comes with  thinking back on the inside jokes that sprang from too much delicious wine or scrolling through the ton of captured Instagram pics. Gorgeous wineries, invigorating hikes, …

Four Things to Remember for Celebrating the Fourth

It’s almost upon us!  That mid-summer holiday we love to celebrate with family and friends — the Fourth of July.  To keep your entertaining simple and enjoyable, here are four things to think about as you plan your celebration. 1.  Festive decorations.  These are simple ways to up the festive factor for your gathering. Notice …