Reluctant Entertainer

As Simple as a Leftover Piece of Cake …

It was a long holiday weekend and the card came in the mail. A beautiful card, simply signed, “Virginia.” She wrote a note that began: Dear Friends. Dear friends?...

Tips/Cleaning

Expiration Dates: Are You Rigid About Them or Do You Fudge a Bit?

I cannot wait to clean out my pantry later this month (with a friend). It’s one of the chores that is on my to-do list. Seems like I’m constantly...

Perfectionism

Drop-In Dinners: Forget About Perfection!

Awhile back we had friends stop by to deliver something to us (it was actually a delicious cake!), right at dinner time, right as I was pulling this lasagna...

Life

Keep the Marriage Going: Even with Squirmy Boys Underfoot!

A few days ago when I posted Julia Child’s quote, and asked readers the last time they had experienced a soul-satisfying meal around the table, I loved the replies...

Hospitality

Essence of Entertaining: What Defines “Dinner Party?”

I realize that the term “dinner party” may be old-fashioned to some, but for me, I like old-fashioned. I like to think back to some of the best memories...

Beans

Black Bean Lasagna: Mango & Butternut Sauce

The other night I came up with a great combination for lasagna. Do you ever play around with recipes by using only what you have in your fridge? Well,...

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As Simple as a Leftover Piece of Cake …

Expiration Dates: Are You Rigid About Them or Do You Fudge a Bit?

Drop-In Dinners: Forget About Perfection!

Keep the Marriage Going: Even with Squirmy Boys Underfoot!

Essence of Entertaining: What Defines “Dinner Party?”

Black Bean Lasagna: Mango & Butternut Sauce

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