A meal paired with great wine can turn an ordinary day into something special. Today I am teaming up with Famille Hugel, a family-owned 13th generation wine producer in France established in 1639, to share some food and wine pairings. These are meals that are easy enough to make any day, but exceptional enough to […]
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Hosting a Party Without Cooking
Learn the tricks to hosting a party without cooking – these are the perfect life hacks to help you host game nights, book clubs, and casual get-togethers with friends. How do you host a party without cooking on an 85-degree day? That was exactly my conundrum when I invited two friends over just as Chicago […]
Easy Easter Recipes
These easy Easter recipes will make entertaining easy. This recipe collection covers brunch, appetizers, main courses, desserts, and cocktail recipes. I chose recipes that are impressive but easy so that you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your family. You can mix and match these recipes to create your own […]
Baby Shower Menu Ideas / Bridal Shower Menu Ideas
These Baby Shower Menu Ideas and Bridal Shower Menu Ideas will help you to plan an elegant event! From finger sandwiches to show-stopping desserts, here are menu ideas that are easy but impressive. You can mix and match these snack, appetizer, salad, main, dessert, and cocktail recipes to create your own menu. Baby Shower Menu Ideas and […]
Harry & David Goes Gourmet
Today I am partnering with Harry & David to introduce you to the new Harry & David Gourmet collection. Does anyone else remember their family getting Harry & David gift baskets around the holiday season? My Dad always got a few each Christmas, and I vividly remember eagerly opening the packages to see what was […]
Best 4th of July Recipes
Independence Day is just around the corner, and with that in mind, I am sharing my best 4th of July Recipes! Some of these recipes embrace the red, white, and blue color scheme, while others are perfect to serve at a party. Best 4th of July Recipes: Red, White, and Blue Recipes: New England Style […]
A Royal Wedding Watch Party & Royal Wedding Bingo
Today I am sharing a royal wedding watch party! Here is everything you need to know to throw the most fabulous soiree while you watch Meghan and Harry tie the knot! It is going to be deliciously fun! I have even made Royal Wedding Bingo cards so you can play a game while you watch. […]
Easy Vanilla Scones
These easy vanilla scones are a great grab and go breakfast – whip up a batch and eat them throughout the week. This easy scone recipe is my go-to, and you can even add blueberries if you want. My sister and I love scones, and I absolutely love the petite vanilla scones at Starbucks, so […]
How to Make Tea Sandwiches
Tea sandwiches are so charmingly British. Only the Brits could find a way to make a sandwich so dainty and cute. Since tea sandwiches are an essential part of Afternoon Tea and British cuisine, I made some for my Royal Wedding Watch Party Guide! Below you will learn how to make tea sandwiches that are […]
7 Layer Taco Dip
This crowd-pleasing 7 Layer Taco Dip can be prepared in just 5 minutes. It also tends to be the first thing to be eaten when I host parties. My recipe for 7 Layer Taco Dip brings together 9 simple ingredients to create 7 delicious layers of taco goodness. The only steps to prepare the […]