With Pirate Parties being all the rage today, girls want to get in on the fun and why not? Although there aren’t as many famous female pirates, they certainly did exist. Pirate girl accessories look pretty in pink, but don’t let that fool you…little lady buccaneers can be just as tough as the guys. But ...Read More
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Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day is serious business for the Irish. The celebrations begin in the early morning and continue on throughout the entire evening. These delicately flavored cupcakes are the perfect accompaniment to the traditional Irish Coffee. The frosting is whipped cream topping flavored with just a bit of whiskey (so very Irish!) and sprinkled ...Read More
Look what I found!! Finally, a green food that your kids will want to eat! Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day. They really do taste like mint chocolate chip cookies – yes, there is green food coloring to make them look green but the combination of the creme de menthe baking chips and the ...Read More
Still looking for that perfect drink to serve at your Oscar party? You can’t go wrong with this delicious concoction. Plus, really love the name! It’s perfect for your red carpet themed event. So simple and so elegant. Keep the simple yet elegant theme going by serving a few classic canapes on silver or crystal ...Read More
If you haven’t seen “The Help”, you better rent it before the Oscars on February 26. This wonderful film had me captivated with its powerful message and fabulous talent. The film, which is set in Mississippi in the early 1960s, takes us through a time in history when African American women served as housekeepers to ...Read More
Are you going to the Oscars? Me either. Darn. But I will be watching! No one should watch the Oscars alone so host a fabulous Oscar Party in your own home. Invite your nearest and dearest movie addicts over for a night of celebrating – red carpet style! What is better than a little glitz ...Read More
If you can’t make it to Bourbon Street to celebrate Mardi Gras this year, mix up this tasty and potent frozen drink to bring Bourbon Street to you. This make ahead cocktail can be frozen and served as a slush or, if you prefer, you can serve it on the rocks. If you are ...Read More
It’s almost time for Mardi Gras! Gumbo is a traditional Mardi Gras favorite and with good reason. There are so many flavors blending together in one fabulous dish, you just can’t beat it. If you have tried your hand at making gumbo, you know that it can be a process. There are a million recipes ...Read More
Mardi Gras is, without a doubt, one of the country’s biggest, craziest, wildest parties! New Orleans turns into one huge swirling mass of masked revelers with one goal in mind – fun! Bourbon Street is famous for it’s party atmosphere so if you are hosting a Mardi Gras party your goal is to transform your ...Read More
What is a Paczki? More importantly, do you know how to pronounce it? Paczki’s (pronounced “Poonch-key”) are sugar-coated, glazed or iced pastries that are filled to the point of bursting with fruit or cream filling. These Polish filled doughnuts are traditional fare for Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday. Historically, they were a perfect way to ...Read More
