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Last-Minute Easter Ideas!

March 27
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Last-minute Easter ideas are fabulous especially when the holiday is coming fast!  Whether you’re celebrating big or small-scale this year,  you can still whip up some delicious fun fit for any kind of celebration. So I’ve rounded up a few of my all-time favorites to share with you today!  These easy treats and snack hacks will help make your Easter festivities extra special without much fuss.  You can entertain beautifully but keep the weekend focused on the wonderful meaning of the holiday!  Let’s “hop” ahead to the simple preparations…

last-minute but not less festive!

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Fall Charcuteries…a Delicious Roundup!

October 25
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Fall charcuteries are always a treat!  You can have so much whimsical fun with “themes” for harvest, Halloween and Thanksgiving.  What I love most about a charcuterie (any time of year) is you can make it elaborate or downright simple and they’ll look beautiful either way!  Since it’s almost trick-or-treat time and the big feast is following soon, I thought I’d share a recap of some of my favorite seasonal platters and boards including a new one I just served recently.  Tried & true, a charcuterie is a surefire way to please all your guests with a variety of goodies!  We’ll keep it short & sweet today…but packed with festivity!

fall charcuteries for seasonal fun!

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A Key West Party…Ideas for Summer Fun!

August 9
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A Key West party theme is a fun & festive way to celebrate summer!  The mood is laid-back and the decor can be a casual blend of rustic, kitschy and tropical.  When I think of Key West what comes to mind are sunset hues, driftwood & shells, flip flops, key lime, the iconic totem pole AND margaritas!  You can relax and have fun with this theme because anything goes! I’m excited to share some of the ways my family celebrated with friends on a balmy summer eve.  You might find some seasonal inspo that will help you create a tropical vibe for your next gathering.  It’s always 5 o’clock somewhere…

raise a glass to margaritaville!

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An Effortless Dessert Board!

July 26
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An effortless dessert board is just what you need for impromtu gatherings!  Using baked goods (homemade or from the grocer) and a little fresh fruit, you can create the perfect sweet treat! I love keeping an assortment of dessert bread or pound cakes in the freezer just in case I need to serve something last-minute.  They pair wonderfully with fruit, spreads, whipping cream or ice cream…all of which you may already have on hand!  All you have to do is slice them up, pile them on a pretty platter and serve!  I’ll share a board I recently made using sweets right from my freezer and pantry!  And I’ll include our favorite dessert bread recipes too!  So grab a tray…

time for effortless dessert!

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Citrus Cocktails for Summer!

July 12
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Citrus cocktails are wonderful for summer sipping.  Bright, crisp flavor and icy cold…just perfect for cooling off on a hot day!   I’m really excited to partner with Sobieski Vodka to share some wonderful recipes today using their new grapefruit vodka.  Not only are they easy drinks to craft but they’re so beautiful too!  Honestly the colors remind me of hues in a summer sunset and they taste just as divine as they look.  So let’s get right to it today and raise a glass to the dog days of summer!

citrus cocktails…summer fun!

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Brie and Berries for 4th of July!

June 28
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Brie and berries is such a great combination!  Bake the cheese until it’s bubbly hot and serve it with berries in balsamic glaze and you have an appetizer that your guests can’t stop eating!  It’s perfect for 4th of July celebrations because the gooey fruit is in patriotic colors!  I’m sharing the super easy and delicious recipe but also a whimsical way to serve it for the holiday that’s not all star-spangled and red, white and blue.  I love traditional holiday color but sometimes it’s nice to change it up a bit!  You can still create a festive spread but put a new twist on it depending on what you have on hand!  The Fourth of July is just around the corner so celebrate easy with a whimsical snack table!

brie and berries…delicious fun!

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Red White & Blue Berries & Star-Spangled Scones!

June 7
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Red, white, & blue berries and star-spangled scones will delight your family on the 4th of July!  Patriotic colored berries and vanilla ice cream will make the sweetest toppings for your holiday biscuits.  Cut them out into festive stars and you have an easy dessert that everyone will love!  Today I’d like to share one of my favorite recipes and how I served these sweet scones with a little holiday flair!  Easy peasy and fresh for the Fourth!

star-spangled sweetness!

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A Brats and Dogs Charcuterie!

May 17
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A brats and dogs charcuterie will be the easiest dinner to serve at upcoming patriotic celebrations!  Throw them on a platter with all the toppings you love…and you have a meal that won’t disappoint!!  The great thing about simple bbq food?  It’s perfect for casual dinners ALL summer long.  No fancy table settings, just mounds of dishes and food piled on the table for serve-yourself dining that makes it easy on everyone!  Check out the delicious fun…

brats and dogs on a patriotic table!

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A Simple Fiesta!

April 25
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A simple fiesta for Cinco de Mayo can be easy to pull off…even if it’s last-minute!  An effortless menu and festive details will make your May 5 celebration stress-free and so much fun!  Whether you’re having a party for guests or just entertaining your family, a fiesta can be such a fun tradition for welcoming spring!  Today I’d like to share some inspiration for decorations, and one of our favorite semi-homemade meals that we often enjoy throughout the year.  And when it comes to decor, you can blend together things you already own or add a couple new party supplies.  Either way, it isn’t hard to set a table that will capture the festivity of the holiday!  I’d love to share some of the elements I’ll be using this year…and where to grab some goodies to keep on hand for fiesta fun any time of the year!

simple elements…a simple fiesta!

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Ginger Spiced Mint Juleps!

April 19
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Ginger Spiced Mint Juleps might be the highlight of your Derby Day celebration!  Mint juleps are a tradition for race watchers and this cool sip is still minty & delicious, but with a fun twist! Speaking honestly, some cocktails blended with whiskey aren’t my most favored.  But I do enjoy a julep and this spiced version is another I can get on board with!  Served up cold boasting those wonderful spices with fresh mint…this cocktail is going to be on my menu for Derby watching AND summer entertaining!  Whether you’re hosting a party, or watching casually with family, this fun drink won’t disappoint…even the traditional mint julep fan!  I’m so excited to partner with Misunderstood Whiskey to share their unexpected whiskey flavors and recipes for any celebration!  Let’s get ready for the Run for the Roses…it’s coming up on us fast!

spiced up mint juleps!

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