glamping.

I’m not a camper.  but I do enjoy the outdoors, so I would probably identify more as a glamper (i.e. going camping, but more upscale 😉  ) because roughin’ it…is just not for me.  so, in honor of all glampers everywhere, here’s an outdoor menu that would give us all a reason to celebrate. savor arugula salad … More glamping.

you’re invited: summer tea party. 

it’s time for a summertime tea party.  tell us what you think! *in-season summer produce sandwiches tomato*, mozzarella & basil* via oh how civilized cucumber roll with creamy avocado via pure ella avocado egg salad via honey what’s cooking smoked salmon cucumber bites via baker by nature scones cream scones w/clotted cream via tea time magazine vegan coconut … More you’re invited: summer tea party. 

fish fry.

a friday night fish fry at the beach is the ultimate way to begin the weekend.  here’s my favorite fish fry eats (it’s a fusion of southern and caribbean flavors 🙂  ).  tell me what you think. enjoy!   savor jamaican fried king fish via cook like a jamaican memphis coleslaw via barefeet in the kitchen johnny … More fish fry.

it’s a #meatless cinco de mayo!

it’s cinco de mayo and we have a mexican meatless inspired menu to celebrate the occasion.  enjoy! salad & snacks tomato, onion, avocado salad via simply recipes (add some sliced jicama to this!)  salsa with homemade tortilla chips via emeril lagasse and fresh guacamole via my recipes  savor vegan black bean enchiladas via vegan insanity roasted vegetarian tacos with avocado … More it’s a #meatless cinco de mayo!

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

beachside eats.

  beachside dining menu below.  what do you think? sandwiches toasted pan bagnat with tomatoes, mozzarella and arugula via the bojon gourmet grilled chicken melt with pesto and sun dried tomato spread via foodie with family salads fresh cool cucumber salad via social moms chimichurri potato salad (non-mayo) via redbook mag sweets fresh strawberries chocolate … More beachside eats.

garden party.

celebrate spring with a garden party full of the fresh seasonal produce* that’s available.  what’s your favorite? spring garden party menu spring bruschetta (four ways) via delish knowledge (made with radishes* and peas*) spring salad with radishes* and fresh herbs via williams-sonoma  (more about radishes*) spring vegetable* paella via food & wine (made with asparagus* and peas*) chilean … More garden party.

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