Dec 23, 2017
Recipe for a Quick Pickle
An easy “pickle” recipe that’s great for home or as a gift. I had a great Bloody Mary at Silverado Resort and Spa in Napa, and they served a simply wonderful vinegary/garlicky green bean as one of the vegetable garnishes...
Read MoreDec 16, 2017
Tips for Wrapping Presents for the Holidays
Isn’t it time to change up your Christmas wrapping skills? I was always the gift wrapper at my house while growing up. The rest of my family thought it was a big chore, but I loved it. I turned every...
Read MoreDec 14, 2017
A New Holiday Party Idea for your New Year’s Celebration
Start a new tradition for ringing in the New Year with an Open House! One of the best times of the year to have a party is New Year’s Day. I’m not talking about New Year’s Eve – the one...
Read MoreDec 09, 2017
Holiday Home Entertaining Tip – Stocking Stuffers!
A fun update for an ancient holiday tradition. I think one of the most fun and endearing holiday traditions is Christmas stockings. When I was a kid, it was a way to get a lot of candy. By the time...
Read MoreDec 07, 2017
Holiday Appetizers: hors d’oeuvres and finger foods, yum!
Tips for making your holiday appetizers truly appealing. Planning a holiday party? Start with all the ones you’ve seen – the good, the bad, and the ugly. Why remember the bad and the ugly? Because, we don’t want to do...
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