Category Archives: Food

“Tommy Bahama Themed” Dinner Party

Some info about our Gourmet Group:  We are 4 couples who enjoy cooking, entertaining, and most of all, each other’s company. We take turns hosting in our homes.  The hosts decide on the menu (theme) from appetizers to dessert for … Continue reading

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Green Apple Themed Tablescape

Another member of our Gourmet Group hosted both a lunch and Gourmet dinner at her house within a week of each other.  She used a beautiful “green apple tablescape” for both events .  This tablescape works well not only for spring or summer but is perfect to use anytime of … Continue reading

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A Springtime Tablescape for Entertaining

I love to entertain…   I find lots of inspiration from the gorgeous tablescapes that “event planner extraordinaires” like Colin Cowie and Preston Bailey create.  Pinterest is another outstanding and fun source these days for entertaining inspiration.  However, unfortunately for … Continue reading

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Kids’ Party Ideas

My niece has a “Family Birthday Party” every May for her young girls.  I always ask her for the girls’ “wish list”.  My niece emailed several of us back with their lists.  One of the items on her younger daughter’s list was that she was now into baking … Continue reading

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