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September 22nd, 2010 |

Parties by WH Hostess: Wine Tasting

 

To kick our vacation off in style, my husband and I decided to host a small wine tasting party the Thursday before we departed.  I absolutely love this time of year – so why not celebrate with a “celebrate the harvest” themed wine tasting party?!

I used our layered [...]

September 14th, 2010 |

{To-Die-For} Apple Recipes

I have apple-picking on the brain lately.  It’s the perfect fall activity for the young and old, and just think of all of the yummy food you can make with crisp, fresh apples!  I’ve created a list of 8 {must-have} recipes that I think will make your mouth water.

Baked Apples
Apple, Walnut and Stilton Cheese Salad
Baked Brie [...]

September 1st, 2010 |

Fall Entertaining: The Excitement Builds

Don’t get me wrong, I love summer entertaining…especially the simplicity of it, the casualness, and the availability of outdoor space.  BUT….there is nothing more exciting to me than the idea of Fall coming.  I love everything about it!  The crisp, cool air, the cozy, cableknit sweaters, the rich colors, and the delicious [...]

August 26th, 2010 |

Berry Sweet

 

The late summer farmer’s markets are full of amazing berries and fruits….and it has me craving some good old-fashioned tarts and pies.  I love the idea of individual desserts – perfect for any type of party, and serving is simple and mess-free.  I have my eye on these darling mini [...]

August 10th, 2010 |

Summer Cocktail: Watermelon Sidecar

This summer-y watermelon cocktail from Sunset Magazine sounds just delicious!  So simple, yet so festive…..here’s the how-to:

Whirl chunks of watermelon in a food processor until blended, then strain. Rub the rim of a martini glass with a cut lemon wedge, then dip rim in a shallow plate of sugar. Pour 3 tbsp. watermelon juice, 2 tbsp. [...]

July 22nd, 2010 |

Join Me for Lunch

I’m always on the lookout for a delicious idea for lunch – especially when I’m entertaining my girlfriends!  This chop salad caught my eye for a couple of reasons: 1) it just looks so darn pretty!  I love the presentation!  2) the fresh ingredients used are sure to be tasty and 3) I love that it [...]

July 7th, 2010 |

Patio Party

The long days of summer lend themselves to impromtu bbq’s and gatherings around the fire pit.  So it’s best to have a few go-to tricks for quick decor and easy-to-make appetizers – so that you can be the hostess with the mostess, no matter how last minute your party may be!

July 1st, 2010 |

Delicious Desserts for 4th of July

In my quest for finding a new, never-been-seen-before-at-the-family-bbq dessert, I came across these three recipes – and now I’m stumped!  What’s a girl to do?  They all look delicious and pretty (which always helps in my book!).  So, help me decide!  Which do you think looks the most appetizing?!

Red, White and Blueberry [...]

June 23rd, 2010 |

The Summer of the Ice Pop

 

Ice pops are all the rage this summer….and they are definitely the key to your next successful party!  They are fun, creative and oh, so pretty to look at!  You can get totally creative in how you display them, which makes them the perfect addition to your next dessert table.

You can use traditional ice [...]

June 22nd, 2010 |

Lovely Lemonade

I often get asked for non-alcoholic drink ideas for kids parties…..not just for the kids, but to give the adults something festive to drink (without the alcohol!)  Flavored lemonade is a great way to go!  Better Homes and Gardens has some great recipes this month….three of my new favorites are watermelon lemonade, [...]

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