Inspiration for Stylish Entertaining
One of the absolute must-have items on the menu for any cocktail party I’ve ever hosted is cocktail meatballs. It’s as classic as a crudites platter or a cheese plate, and it appeals to men, women, and children. Not only is it economical but it’s also a great time saver since it feeds a crowd… Read More
What’s your favorite type of dessert? Cake? Chocolate? Pie? Cheesecake? Whatever it is, these 5 simple tricks for getting creative with cheesecake will probably incorporate it. Have you ever thought about all the things you can do with a prepared cheesecake {either a no-bake mix or a frozen one}? Here are some ideas to get… Read More
Every day I wake up and have 3 cups of coffee with my flavored coffee creamer in it, and I’ve always heard you can use flavored creamer in baking to add a little flavor, but hadn’t tried it my self….until now! I decided this is the perfect time of year to make something sweet for… Read More
Posting these photos and this recipe today is making me CRAVE these chocolate marshmallow nut bars in a big way. I can’t even begin to describe how good they are with a cookie-like base and a crunchy/chewy top layered with chocolate, mini marshmallows, and peanuts…Mmmmm! The peanuts keep these from being too sweet, as well… Read More
By now I’m sure you’ve probably participated in whatever cookie exchange you had planned for the holidays, but don’t let that stop you from making these yummy coconut oatmeal cookies. This is the recipe I contributed to Bird’s Party magazine and I’m sharing the recipe with you PLUS a little bonus. Set aside some time… Read More
There’s so much to do during the holidays that sometimes it’s great to have a few shortcuts up your sleeve. One of those shortcuts is dressing up store bought items to make them more gift worthy or party worthy, like these ‘Deck the Halls’ Biscotti from Dove chocolates. I teamed up with the brand to… Read More
by Melissa Bahen I’m not sure exactly when these cute little turkey cookies made their grand entrance into my family, or which friend or elementary school teacher first introduced us to the idea, but they’ve been a part of many a Thanksgiving celebration since I was a child. The materials can be found at any… Read More
When it comes to food at your party, presentation is everything! Well, okay, after taste and having the right amount…but it’s definitely a close 3rd. When you use convenience food items + a little creativity, it becomes much easier to focus on how it’s displayed or presented, and these cheesecake spoons illustrate the idea… Read More
A while back I posted on our Facebook page that I had found this great “cuppie” cutter at World Market, and couldn’t wait to make my own cuppie cookies. I was first introduced to these cuties by Jimemmajack Cookies when I used them in this Easter shoot. These cookies look so adorable hanging on the… Read More
This week’s “Pinteresting” find is this triple decker bar recipe from Betcha Can’t Eat Just One. It needs no explanation other than it’s chocolate chip cookie dough + Oreo cookies + brownies. Enough said. Have a delicious weekend! For more inspiration, follow me on Pinterest, Twitter and Facebook. Cheers!
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