Do you miss your neighbors and caroling? With every challenge, creativity can overcome. Plan a Progressive Christmas Coffee Tasting to enhance the seasonal festivities. Have each homeowner provide designated coffee selections in their driveway. The selections can be Turkish coffee, … Continue reading →

From Bach to Bartok, creativity has survived all of the plagues of illness and we will survive this one, too. Immerse yourself in creativity, be it inspiration from music, painting, poetry, prose or creative cooking. When our minds are not … Continue reading →

The week after Thanksgiving is always transition week. Sheet pan suppers are most appropriate. This means that the meal is cooked and served from a sheet pan. First, you need a large sheet pan with an edge of at least … Continue reading →

Your clan is arriving soon, as they have been properly preparing their role by being socially distant prior to Thanksgiving. They have checked their temperatures and they are donning good masks. Your lovely Thanksgiving is challenged; however, you can create … Continue reading →

Reading is to be revered. With less daylight, our “shorter” days provide more time inside and this is the perfect time to plan a leisure read. Reading time is also a great time for tea and open-faced sandwiches. Cucumber sandwiches … Continue reading →

Autumn’s pleasant weather creates delightful picnic time and you can artistically design a stunning cheese and honey board to brighten your best picnic spot. The whole concept behind culinary boards is to make it “eye” appealing with multiple selections. This … Continue reading →

Missing Paris? It is in lockdown and our prayers are that a prevention/cure for Covid-19 is finalized soon. If you can’t visit the Paris, bring it home by creating a Parisian night. There is a very famous restaurant in Port … Continue reading →

On Halloween evening, it is fun to be extra creative with food. I like to come up with designs that are different and can be made the afternoon prior to the gathering so that more time can be allotted to … Continue reading →

Crabmeat is available year-round and its flavor is always a culinary treat. From juicy crab claws to succulent sections, crabmeat can be enjoyed as an entrée, an appetizer, a bisque, as a topping, or as an ingredient, such as a … Continue reading →

We all need to find the “kid” in us to enjoy life. Try my “Garden Cornbread” for a fun and to create an entertaining presentation of cornbread. Since your focus is on the “garden” décor for the cornbread, cornbread kits … Continue reading →

Autumn has always served as the outdoor stellar entertainer, with the pleasant weather and rustic hues. This year is especially true, as we seek outdoor spacing to offer family members dining variety. Reinvent the classic Swiss fondue by offering individual … Continue reading →

Baskets are “in” and nothing fulfills a bountiful image more than a cornucopia woven basket filled with seasonal impact. Autumn is just beginning and it is time to dress up your dining experience with apples, whole nuts, chrysanthemums, dried autumn … Continue reading →

It’s the official last week of the summer of 2020, with Autumn beginning on the 23rd and if we ever needed a significant celebration for making it through this summer, it is now. Personally, it’s been like being forced to … Continue reading →

It’s been difficult for our grandparents this year; so, a beautiful grandparents’ basket will be most appreciated. Pick a lovely basket and line it with some attractive cloth napkins. Fill the basket with some banana bread, chilled cheese, interesting bread, … Continue reading →

Are you trying to get your family to eat more fresh garden choices? Cauliflower and broccoli are our go-to fresh vegetables; however, when plated European-style the appeal is transforming. The presentation is created by artfully filling a small bowl with … Continue reading →