I was over the moon excited to have my family and my dear mother here for Mother’s Day 2021!! It was just like old times. We originally talked about the men grilling, but I haven’t entertained in so long that I was eager to do it myself. We had a casual brunch on the porch,… Read More
I shared part 1 of my Empress popsicle creations a couple of weeks ago and am back today with part 2… Empress Lavender Lemonade Popsicles! I made these last fall and, like the Elderflower Southsides, just tried them out for the first time this week. They were yummy and refreshing and I can’t wait to… Read More
Coming on the heels of May the Fourth was Cinco de Mayo!! And tonight I had the whole family home, which is always a treat. What a fun week! I set up everything on the island in the kitchen. We enjoyed “walking tacos” and fixings, churro ice cream bowls and margaritas (for the adults, of… Read More
It’s a week of fun celebrations with May the Fourth, Cinco de Mayo, CeeCee’s First Communion AND Mother’s Day!!! I love weeks like this and started planning last month. The fun kicked off with a May the Fourth Star Wars themed dinner at home. John went out with friends (we’ve reached that age) and so… Read More
This has become a favorite amongst my girlfriends and I waited all winter to share the delicious details when the sun was shining and warm days were in the forecast! It is as easy as can be and just the most tasty summer sip ever. Simply scoop Jeni’s Frose Sorbet into glasses and top with… Read More
John’s favorite treat from outside of his mama’s kitchen is the black and white cookie. Before covid, his grandma JuJu used to take him to a local bagel place on a regular basis and he always carried home a giant black and white cookie. Well, I finally came across a recipe with potential and decided… Read More
I made these popsicles way, way back at the beginning of fall 2020 and they’ve been sitting in my freezer untouched since! I was looking for a way to use up the mint from my garden before it froze and these fit the bill. Except, I just wasn’t craving a popsicle. Haha! We had a… Read More