Food and Drink

Jun 14, 20161 min read

Clearing the Table: Dos and Don'ts

You will notice when dining at different types of restaurants how the wait staff clears the table. I am often surprised at some 5 Star...

May 26, 20163 min read

Prepping Your Bar for Your Next House Party

Even though I am not a huge drinker - one vodka tonic with a splash of cranberry will hold me over for a night - I know that many guests...

May 19, 20163 min read

"Hostess with the Mostest"

Now that Gary and I have moved into our home, we find ourselves having guests over much more often. Obviously, because the house is so...

May 11, 20161 min read

Let Them Eat Cake

Recently I’ve had a few of my brides and grooms ask for a simpler wedding cake. Either they are being budget conscious or they like a...

May 5, 20164 min read

Mother's Day Brunch

This year I thought I would do something a little different to celebrate my mom, sister, and niece’s special day on May 8th. Since...

May 2, 20161 min read

3 Cocktails Everyone Should Know

1. Martini As one story goes, this drink was originally called the Martinez, for the California town where it was first mixed in the late...