Hey Amy!

I have experienced countless frustrating moments surrounding the lack of R.S.V.Ps to my events.  One year I entertained 50 people for an Independence Day party and over 20 guests finally sent their R.S.V.P. two days before the party!  Now all you fabulous hosts and hostesses know that I had already shopped for the food and [...]

I have a punch bowl and use it every chance I get. Many of my girlfriends ‘ooo’ and ‘ahhhh’ when they see it out, as if it received a special invitation to leave the cabinet and make an appearance. It’s a beautiful piece of glass that should be showcased every chance it gets. I try [...]

Here comes Cinco de Mayo! I know, many of you don’t have any idea what that means.  I did not until moving to Southern California and being taught by many that it’s another holiday full of beer and margaritas.  Now you and I both know drinking is not the reason for any holiday let alone [...]

Fruity drinks are a delight until the heat kicks in.  You switch to something lighter and then the party is over because of the mixing of flavors.  Spoken from experience?  Why yes.  I like this recipe because the ginger neutralizes the sweet. Ingredients: 1/2 c. preserved ginger 1 quart water 1/2 c. granulated sugar 1/2 [...]

In the ongoing chat about beverages, I share my favorite recipe for Sangria.  I make this the night before I am expecting guests and it’s always a huge hit.  I serve it from a beverage dispenser so my guests can indeed help themselves throughout the picnic/BBQ/pool party.  The recipe as written is for approximately 3-4 [...]

I have had more than a handful of requests for cocktail recipes.  You naughty readers!  Since it’s the weekend and I think we could all use a refreshing drink–alcoholic or non–I am going to spend the next few posts on drink recipes.  All of these are non-alcoholic recipes but you can add the rum, vodka, [...]

I think all of us smelled summer right around the corner this weekend.  Most parts of the country were flooded with sunshine and warm air.  I smelled the wicked scent of grills lighting and heard laughter from yards all around me.  Let’s get ready for a great summer of delicious food, drink and friends.  This [...]