Food and Drink

Clearing the Table: Dos and Don'ts

You will notice when dining at different types of restaurants how the wait staff clears the table. I am often surprised at some 5 Star...

Prepping Your Bar for Your Next House Party

Even though I am not a huge drinker - one vodka tonic with a splash of cranberry will hold me over for a night - I know that many guests...

"Hostess with the Mostest"

Now that Gary and I have moved into our home, we find ourselves having guests over much more often. Obviously, because the house is so...

Let Them Eat Cake

Recently I’ve had a few of my brides and grooms ask for a simpler wedding cake. Either they are being budget conscious or they like a...

Mother's Day Brunch

This year I thought I would do something a little different to celebrate my mom, sister, and niece’s special day on May 8th. Since...

3 Cocktails Everyone Should Know

1. Martini As one story goes, this drink was originally called the Martinez, for the California town where it was first mixed in the late...