Reluctant Entertainer

Planning a Summer Barbeque Dinner Party

This week I’m honored to be linked up with some of America’s top entertaining experts to bring you everything you need to kick off a fantastic summer barbequing season....

miscellany

Sunday Food 4 Thought: Beauty is God’s Handwriting

“Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful; for beauty is God’s handwriting–a wayside sacrament. Welcome it in every fair face, in every fair sky, in every...

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The Best Shopping Spree at Home Goods!

Later this week I’ll be heading to Atlanta for Blog Her Food 2011. Last year we had a fantastic time with lots of good food, speakers, and great friends....

Perfectionism

Why to Never Apologize for Culinary Mishaps!

A few weeks ago we had our friends over for dinner and as my husband and I served the main course, I broke my own Tenth Commandment: Never Apologize....

Giveaways

It’s Why We Gather … S.D.G. Artistry Giveaway!

Springtime in Oregon means we’re able to eat most meals outside on our back patio. We practically live in this outdoor space for 5 months out of the year....

miscellany

Sunday Food 4 Thought: A Successful Salad …

“To remember a successful salad is generally to remember a successful dinner; at all events, the perfect dinner necessarily includes the perfect salad.” – George Ellwanger, Pleasures of the...

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Planning a Summer Barbeque Dinner Party

Sunday Food 4 Thought: Beauty is God’s Handwriting

The Best Shopping Spree at Home Goods!

Why to Never Apologize for Culinary Mishaps!

It’s Why We Gather … S.D.G. Artistry Giveaway!

Sunday Food 4 Thought: A Successful Salad …

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