Halloween fun is just about to get started. Besides picking out costumes there all kinds of decorating ideas and inspiration to get you started. It doesn’t take much to spook up your home using what you have. Every year I buy spider webbing and turn my chandeliers, lamps, candle holders, doorway and trees into an authentic Halloween house. Next,… Read more
I have fallen in love. Deeply, madly, passionately in love. Not with a dreamy, hunky fellow… I fell in love with one those 11 years ago. No, my most recent fall has been for a social site that feeds my hungry eyes with beauty any time, day or night, that I am in need of a little inspiration.
Monica & Maria (image 1) are 2 good friends of mine that put together a Brazilian Feast for all of our families to enjoy. Monica (image 1 on right) is from Brazil and Maria (image 1 on left) is from Uruguay. Monica whipped up Brazilian cuisine and Maria assisted while pulling together an outdoor dining area (image 2) with lights… Read more
Texas is a BIG place ya’ll… and that, my friends, is the definition of an understatement. There are very few states where you can drive in a straight line for days and still be in that state. So it’s part of this Texas Girls nature to drive… drive, drive, drive… you wanna get somewhere here – ya drive. I have… Read more
We hope you are having a wonderful Labor Day and that your weekend has been full of some R & R. Just in case you are looking for some ideas today we have a few frozen drink recipes and some tasty snacks for you to try out now or on your next weekend break!
If you are in… Read more
There are so many things you can do with figs and this is the best time of year to grab them from your local market. You will need to buy them and eat them within a couple of days, so make sure you have a plan to use them.
Since the skin is soft and delicate we… Read more
This is a guest post from Susan Yuna author of Hawai’i’s Bento Box Cook Book
Bento simply put is the Japanese term for a meal in a box. Bentos are typically made and packed so that, not only is the food delicious, it is aesthetically pleasing as well. The best part is anyone can… Read more
1. How to handle the bill when dining out with others:
- Always assume that if you’re dining in a group of more than 6 people (3 couples), that the check is going to be divided evenly among everyone.
- When dining when other couples, If you know you’re going to ask for a separate check, tell the server… Read more
The ritual of tea can be found worldwide but are mainly centered on Asia and Europe, including the Victorian-era ‘high tea’ or afternoon tea. Having tea is such a great way to take time just for you or as a gathering with your friends. Here are some of our favorite tea finds that we think you will love just as… Read more
On a recent trip to the fair city of Opelousas, LA I had the pleasure of dining at an AB-SO-LUTE-LY fabulous little place called Back in Time. Ms. Wanda Juneau is a gem who runs this gem of a restaurant. My friend, who introduced us to the place, won us over with mention of Lemon Ice – Ice Tea… and… Read more
