The concept of having (or wearing) something old, and something new on your wedding day to bring you luck, is one of the many widely-held bridal traditions. You’ve probably heard the “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” expression a million times, but what exactly does this custom entail and how can you tie […]

This time of year is usually filled with parties, but since events are temporarily off the menu, why not make cozy nights at home feel more festive? Turn up the Christmas tunes, serve delicious cocktails and eat tasty finger foods like these Asian Chicken Salad Cups. I promise you won’t regret it!   Wonton wrappers […]

Ah, the wedding cake. A detail that is so significant that it has its very own moment at the reception. And while everyone loves wedding cake, choosing what to serve for this momentous occasion is no cake walk. From picking flavors and designs to alternative desserts and when to serve them, we’ve rounded up some of the […]

Whether you are heading back to school virtually or in person, you’re going to want some delicious treats to kick off the school year. A sweet and salty combination of Cheez It Crackers, Alpha-bits Cereal, Chex Honey Nut Cereal, M&M’s, pretzel sticks, and gummy worms does the trick. Have the kids help measure and mix […]

Turn your backyard into an island paradise with tropical decor, tiki cocktails and island inspired party food. Most of us are probably not traveling anywhere (especially to an exotic island) so why not bring the tropics to you? This simple setting with palm leaf napkins and a centerpiece filled with tropical leaves allows you to […]

For a casual gathering, slider style sandwiches are almost always requested at our events. Since most parties are still at a standstill, I am sharing one of the most popular sandwiches – Blackened Salmon Sliders, so you can make them at home. For these pint-sized sandwiches, blackened salmon is the star and is accompanied by […]

Lately, Instagram has been filled with beautiful images of cheese boards, overflowing with wedges of gourmet cheese, cured meats, crackers and all sorts of toppings. Why not apply the same ideas to a modern, candy-filled board for the sweetest holiday of the year? If baking elaborate treats like pink-and-red cupcakes or fudge brownies just isn’t […]

Who doesn’t love a gooey, chocolatey cookie encased in a generous portion of powdered sugar? These Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are just that, pure chocolate, sugary goodness. A pattern of deep dark chocolate and pure white powdered sugar makes these crinkly cookies striking on a holiday cookie tray. It is a classic Christmas cookie with a […]

Boo! These Sugar Cookie Ghosts with Buttercream Frosting are anything but spooky to make. This no-fail, easy tried-and-true recipe is perfect for the upcoming Halloween season and far easier to make than it looks. Want to know my best tips and tricks for decorating sugar cookies? Use very cold dough. My famous sugar cookie recipe […]

In the age of coronavirus, your social media feed has probably been filled with posts about people making banana bread. Banana bread has always been popular, but no one seems to know why it became THIS popular. Is pumpkin bread the banana bread of the fall season? I think so. Why? It’s a classic, comforting […]