Holiday Treats

Hello!  Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and all that jazz.  I hope each and every one of you have had a wonderful holiday season so far.  For myself, I am fortunate beyond measure; and there is nothing more I could want or ask for  :)

Contentment is a wonderful thing

My time has been so limited lately that I haven’t even had a moment to pop in here to confirm that I am indeed still alive.   The past few weeks have been Crazy hectic!  From long days at my gift shop to Christmas shopping, gift wrapping, house decorating and gathering with friends and family I have had little time to blog.  I have spent some time in the kitchen, but there has been little time left over for picture-taking, editing or posting.  Sorry about that!  It’s time to fix that and give you a little glimpse into what’s been happening in my kitchen.

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Dia de los Muertos

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican celebration that coincides with the Catholic holidays known as All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day that are better known here in the U.S.  November 1-2 are recognized and celebrated as a time to remember and honor family and loved ones who have passed away.  It’s a time of celebrating life and heritage and family.

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Halloween Party BlogHop

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Bon jour!  Bienvenue à Paris, 1789.

It’s a spooky time of REVOLUTION!

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Mad Tea Party

 

 

Welcome to a Mad Tea Party! Organized by aFancifulTwist and hosted here by myself. ☺ This is just one stop on a day-long feast of blogging delights! Go to aFancifulTwist for a full list of all participants and visit all the parties. They are sure to inspire a little magic, whimsy and imagination in your soul! ☺

 

 

 

 

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Girls’ Game Night

 

A few girlfriends and I have started getting together once a month for a light-hearted, mildly competitive game night. The focus isn’t on the activity–which game, what rules or who wins–but on friendship, cocktails, food and gossip. ☺ We all thought that creating a monthly game night would give us a reason to set a standing date with each other so time wouldn’t keep slipping by without us all getting together to laugh, eat and catch up.
This month was my turn to play hostess, a role I very much enjoy.

 

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Foodbuzz 24×24: Wine Tasting Party

I am so excited to be participating for the first time in Foodbuzz’s 24×24 project! Inspiration for this party came from my love of entertaining and of drinking wine. The setting for this late spring feast is my garden, under a brand new custom pergola.☺ It was the perfect evening for dinner outside, so we made the most of it.
A full table setting; lots of food; several wines; and a soft breeze set the scene for this feast of indulgence.

Easter Brunch

With no particular plans for Easter Sunday (except to avoid any work whatsoever and try our best to relax), I woke up bright and early in a mood to cook! 6:30 this morning, coffee in hand I started rummaging through several of my cookbooks for inspiration. Funny enough, it was a fellow blogger that provided one of my key menu items. The Pastry Affair posted a flourless peanut butter cookie, and I knew I had to try it.