Reluctant Entertainer

Appetizer Tips with Apple Goat Cheese Bruschetta

My friend, Jenny, thinks she’s not very good with appetizers. But I have to disagree. The girl knows how to cook good food, every single time! Sometimes when you’re...

Life

Sisters and Cousin Getaway with Fresh Strawberry Spinach Salad

A few weeks ago, my sisters and cousins from my Dad’s side of the family met over in the Bend, Oregon area for a little getaway. This was our...

Desserts

Entertaining Childhood Friends with Rosemary Strawberry Shortcake

The small moments that we experience–like knowing you’ve been invited to another home for dinner and the anticipation of looking forward to it–is where true happiness is found. People...

Hospitality

When Someone is Hurting, Bake a Cake

Profound joy of the heart is like a magnet that indicates the path of life. One has to follow it, even though one enters into a way full of...

Giveaways

Ro*Tel Spring into Summer Entertaining GIVEAWAY for 2 Winners!

Last week I wrote about our Mexican-themed party with family and friends. The two dip recipes were devoured; everyone loved them! (I’m now in love with the guac recipe...