I was so honored to be a part of “The Art of Entertaining” workshop this last week in Park City, UT, sponsored by Nakano Rice Vinegars and Holland House...
This Bush’s Blackeye Peas Fresh Corn Salad is a delightful summer salad full of summer vegetables! When our friends invited themselves over to use our pool (why not?), we...
Most of our friends love to get together and eat. It usually starts with an invite, and then we get together at someone’s house to enjoy a tasty meal....
Don’t try to be the hostess you are not. You want to be gracious, and entertaining should feel natural. – The Reluctant Entertainer Probably the most important entertaining tip...
For every family there are nights when the kids have after-school activities, or you have a late meeting, for us many soccer games, only to get home late, with...
Happy Valentine’s Day! The true essence of Valentines Day–love spread around, many times through food and by doing good for others–for sure brings love and joy to the heart....
I pulled our last jar of fruit from the pantry this week. Homemade canned fruit, that is. I’ve been trying to be disciplined lately and not run to the...
In my home, pantry cupboards are lined with Bush’s Beans, primarily kidney, black, pinto and white cannellini beans. I keep one row of chick peas (delicious humus), and today...
I love how my daughter whistles while she works … Even in the midst of a messy kitchen, while canning homemade pear applesauce, Abby and I can have fun...
