When the weather warms up just a little bit our family and friends take advantage of the patio as often as possible. There is the patio in the backyard with a fire pit on cooler evenings and the patio off the house for every dinner or small dinner parties and …
The one time of year when my husband likes to lead the menu planning is in February when the big football game is on. So what’s on our menu? I have a lot of ideas that we will narrow down but here are some recipes I have lined up. I …
Part of the fun of going out with the family for a holiday stroll, sledding, or a snowball fight, is coming back in to a warm house for a little treat. Over the holidays, I like to set up a drink station in the morning and afternoon so family and …
Come fall and winter, we bring out the nuts. I’m not talking election politics or even family members. I am talking literally about nuts. Putting out a dish of nuts when friends stop by for a little visit feels festive and special. For holiday parties we always start with some …
Festive summer stars and stripes ice cream sandwiches. The red velvet ice cream sandwiches make perfect red and white stripe and the white star ice cream sandwiches can be filled with any type of ice cream you like.
White stars to go with your red and white stripes. These star-shaped ice cream sandwiches are fun to make and can be filled with any ice cream flavour you like.
Luzia is in town. Cirque du Soleil brings their dream version of Mexico to life under the big top or grand chapiteau at Suffolk Downs.
Holiday lights come in all shapes and sizes. I like to decorate with tiny string lights to go with our menorah. In Medieval Europe trees were hung upside down from the ceiling as huge chandeliers.
I love paper. It is kind of funny that in an age of online everything, “e-vitations”, and calendar syncing we are also in an age of stationery, journaling, washi tape, and custom all types of paper from photo cards to business cards. Printing speeds have increased, the ability to proof …
It is still a little chilly outside, but with a few extra blankets, let’s just get this picnic season started. (You know you already have all the chairs and blankets in the car because spring sports are well under way.) Here are a few menu options for your picnic whether it’s a …
