Earlier this week we dined on a delish supper of Beef and Guinness Stew and Brown Soda Bread. Unlike last year, I got super lazy and decided to forego the browning of the beef, cooking of the onions, and hours of stirring and simmering and for just throwing it all in the crock pot and… Read More
This easy peasy little treat falls under the category of teaching an old dog new tricks. Recall back at Valentine’s Day when we made a same ‘cept different variety. Yesterday, I served up Shamrock Hot Chocolate along side a cup of Lucky Charms (or Magic Stars as the Publix brand is called) for a sweet… Read More
Here’s a last minute treat that you can whip up in no time at all before St. Patrick’s Day on Saturday! We rolled Oreo Cakesters in green sprinkles, bagged them and dressed them up with “lucky to have you for a friend” toppers. Seriously people, this is a no bake, no fail treat that’s just… Read More
While sipping on champagne and skinny margaritas and noshing on all sorts of delish apps, I spent the evening dishing on the best and the worst of everything from frocks to facial hair on Hollywood’s most glamorous night. (Speaking of the worst, what was that strange thing Angelina was doing with her toothpick leg???) Printable… Read More
What’s not to love about Fat Tuesday, the last hurrah before the commencement of Lent!?!? We celebrated over jambalaya, crusty french bread, our signature Throw Me Something, Mister cocktail and a King Krispie cake. I picked up the beads, coins and festive glasses at the Dollar Tree (you’d think I was earning some sort of kick… Read More
I’m pretty certain that a Fat Tuesday fete without a cocktail is, in fact, NO Fat Tuesday fete. Which is precisely the reason Mother, Sister and I created our very own signature Mardi Gras cocktail last weekend. (Those of you that know Sister will not find it surprising that what truly happened was that she… Read More
Bestie B hails from New Orleans and ever since our first year in college when her momma mailed us a King Cake straight from the Crescent City I’ve been smitten with the convivial confection. Over the years, I’ve tried my hand and baking King Cakes the traditional way…and, I tell you what, it never ended… Read More