I really cannot believe it’s the end of October. I think back to the first week of October one year ago when I was in NYC with my sisters,...
Read More How to Organize Flat Bakeware and Large Platters
This Bush’s Beans One-Pot Citrus Chicken Chili recipe has a zest of orange, and delicious sweet and savory flavor to enjoy for a weeknight meal! Today I’m sharing another Bush’s...
Read More Bush’s Beans One-Pot Citrus Chicken Chili Recipe
Canning. Smells of autumn. My sisters and I would dance around in Grandma’s mud room, from where we’d step down into the cold, dark pantry lined with canning jars....
Read More Day 29. Canning. Smells of Autumn.
Gathering. Coming together. To me Autumn says “gather.” Whether it be your immediate family, or extended, or neighbors and friends. Or strangers. Autumn’s a different season for those who...
Read More Day 25. Gathering. Bush’s Beans Chuck Roast Chili with Savory Carrots.
Togetherness. Togetherness in Autumn is what I love. Having people in to our home for a casual meal, now that everyone’s back to their school and work routines. Togetherness...
Read More Day 13. Togetherness. Salmon & Charred Pineapple Relish.
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...
Read More Getting Ready for a Light Summer Dinner Party with Nakano Splash
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...
Read More The Beauty of Summer and Bush’s Blackeye Peas Fresh Corn Salad
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....
Read More Spontaneous Get-Together with Fresh Beet & Feta Salad
One of the things I love, when my kids are either home from college or they’re inviting their friends over, is to reach into my pantry and have all...
Read More Chicken, Black Rice and Bush’s Pinto Bean Casserole
It’s wet out. Soggy, and not very fun working out in the garden. My husband likes it better than I do. But one thing I do love is taking...
Read More Gearing up for Garden Season in the City
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...
Read More Using What You Have and Not Comparing Yourself with Others
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...
Read More Teaching Your Family to Eat at Home More
