invitation: spring afternoon tea

there’s always time for afternoon tea.  😉  our spring inspired menu is below.  what do you think? springtime afternoon tea sandwiches  pea* asparagus* and ricotta tea sandwiches via oh how civilized radish* tea sandwiches with creamy dill via eating well egg salad tea sandwich via spark people scones scones with lemon curd via average betty  cherry* marzipan scones  via the … More invitation: spring afternoon tea

meatless pizza par-tay.

who wants pizza? me! me! it’s a #meatlessmonday pizza party menu just for you.  which ones are your favs? pizza party menu baby arugula salad with pine nuts via kalyn’s kitchen (green salad is always a good thing!)  vegan pizza margherita via crazy vegan kitchen mushroom and goat cheese pizza via kitchen konfidence  roasted garlic spinach … More meatless pizza par-tay.

tree trimming party

after I got engaged to my now husband years ago (nope, not saying how long ago haha) one of the first social events we held was a Christmas tree trimming party, where we asked guests to come over and bring us an ornament to help decorate our tree.  and I honestly don’t remember what we served, … More tree trimming party

afternoon tea

a few months ago in late august, my friend threw a ladies afternoon tea party that was absolutely perfect.  good food, good friends, good conversation = a good time.  there’s something special about dressing up for “afternoon tea” and I think we should do it again, in fact more often if possible.  so, I put … More afternoon tea

movie night.

I love movies, and especially love going to movies with friends.  Sometimes, its more fun to bring the theater home and invite guests over to watch a movie together.  I found some great ideas to have a movie night!  Because Good Friends + Good Movie(s) + Good Food = A Good Time. (so, like how many times can … More movie night.

TGIF: pizza party

Who wants Pizza? Me! Me! homemade pizza dough (great dough makes a great pizza, said by someone great) pizza margarita  fig and goat cheese pizza with arugula whole wheat pesto pizza with fresh arugula and parmesan 4 cheese white pizza pepperoni and italian sausage pizza

summer backyard bbq

Outdoor Table Set (Love the red/white gingham color. Rustic Elegance) Perfect Summer Salad: Arugula, Blackberry, Avocado, and Pecorino  Barbecue Chicken Grilled Spicy Shrimp Grilled Corn with Herbed Goat Cheese (Grilling the corn in the husk just adds to the presentation. And who can deny goat cheese? Not me!) Classic Coleslaw DIY Sundae Set Up (Easy … More summer backyard bbq