Are you loving summer as much as I am? The fact that we can get together with friends and family once again is making this year’s summer vacation all the sweeter! It is no secret that I love to entertain and host parties at our home. It’s also a fact that I like to enjoy …
July is National Picnic month and for good reason! Summer weather simply begs us to get outside and enjoy the warmer days. In fact, for the last few weekends, my family and I have enjoyed packing up a picnic basket, grabbing a blanket, chairs, and a deck of cards to head out for a good …
Fall is in the air! I think one of the best ways to celebrate the autumn season is to host a Harvest Party with your friends. There is so much to love about fall – the cooler days, the changing colors, the bountiful harvest of fall produce, and the wonderful aroma of cinnamon, pumpkin, apples …
When your kids are grown and on their own, the time you get to spend together is limited – especially when some of them live out of state. I was so happy to have a few of our children home Saturday morning, that I laid out a beautiful, delicious, and easy waffle bar spread. To …
When entertaining, setting up a bar where guest can help themselves not only saves the host time, it adds a sense of fun to the party! Now, when I am talking about setting up a bar, I am not always talking about a beverage station – although that does fall into this category. Today I …
I recently celebrated my birthday! I gotta’ say that turning 55 felt momentous. I believe there is something about the double fives that feels special. My first thought when I awoke on my birthday, was that I had outlived both of my grandfathers. Neither one made it to 55. Plus, I am more than a …
Hands down brunch is the easiest party to host! Why? One) because you can plan a delicious menu that can be prepared completely ahead of time, and two) because brunch compliments so many celebrations! I have hosted brunches for graduations, baptisms, First Communions, Christmas gatherings, and just because I want to hang with my friends. …
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. How many of you already have reservations at your favorite restaurant? Some years I enjoy a wonderful meal out, and some years I want nothing more than to cocoon in my own home, set a beautiful table, and whip up a delicious meal. Some years we have a …
The Super Bowl is coming! And if my 12 Amazing Super Bowl Recipes aren’t enough for you, then you need to check out even more super bowl eats from Ovie Mughelli. At 6-foot-1, 250-pounds, Ovie Mughelli was a bruising fullback for more than a decade in the NFL. During his career, Ovie played for the Baltimore Ravens and …
This Sunday is the big game! Yahoo! I love Super Bowl Sunday for the fun. Honestly, I am not much of a football fan, but I love getting together with friends to hang for the day, watch the commercials, enjoy an entertaining half-time show, and of course munch on some delicious food. Isn’t Super Bowl …
