Millie’s Pancake Donut Recipe

Millie was so excited when she found some donut shaped class valentines in Minted’s big selection this year.  She was planning to give them to her friends along with some sprinkles!  When she learned that we were not allowed to give anything edible away, not even sprinkles, she had to think of a plan B!…

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Making a Margarita

No matter how you take your margarita, the proper tools are essential in making it!  Here are a few of my favorite tools accompanied by photos from a while back, when we used to have friends over to our house!  I miss my friends and I miss celebrating life’s occasions with them and I can’t…

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Recipe: Bacon and Swiss Quiche

Christmas is my favorite time of year.  I love all of the hustle and bustle and celebrations.  I love driving around to look at lights, the decorating, the gift wrapping and the 24-hour Christmas Carol radio station but none of those things really compare to the meals around a table with family and friends.  In…

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Watermelon Punch for your Fourth of July Celebration

One of my favorite punch recipes in would make a great choice for any Fourth of July Celebration!  Kicky Watermelon Punch is a crowd pleaser and serving it in a watermelon makes for a fun and festive presentation.  I’m thrilled to share the recipe with you here!  Kicky watermelon punch 1 large watermelon, reserving melon…

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Scones just in time for the Royal Wedding!

Whether you are hosting a gathering to watch the royal wedding or plan to stay cuddled in bed to see the action, this scone recipe is the perfect way to commemorate this special occasion! Scotland is famous for it’s fluffy and dense scones. I promise, once you have tasted one you will crave more! Even…

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Mother’s Day Brunch on Today Show

I had such a blast at Today Show this morning whipping up a Mother’s Day brunch in the kitchen with Craig Melvin.  Click here to watch the segment! We started out with the Orange-Ginger Mocktail – perfect for the guests of every age!  Simply mix Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice and Ginger -ale and serve over…

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Christmas Citrus Punch

I’m thrilled to share my tips for an easy and affordable holiday dessert buffet on Good Morning Texas this morning (click here to watch!) Here is the Punch Recipe I promised on the air!   Christmas Citrus Punch 3 cups of fresh squeezed orange juice 2 cups of fresh squeezed ruby red grapefruit juice ¼…

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My Mother’s Brandy Alexander

photograph by Kelli Boyd Photography I’m so thrilled to be a part of Lavin Label’s Holiday Lookbook! I shared my mother’s famous Brandy Alexander Recipe in this wonderful holiday guide.  I hope you will take a stroll her wonderful digital publication filled with gorgeous photography by Kelli Boyd and loads of holiday inspiration!  My mom…

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Friday Favorites

I loved sharing my Outdoor entertaining tips on Summer Classics Blog this week.   – morning noon and night! I’m going to try this over the weekend. I’m completely obsessed with this new collection from Jan Showers.

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Friday Favorites

I loved sharing my Outdoor entertaining tips on Summer Classics Blog this week.   – morning noon and night! I’m going to try this over the weekend. I’m completely obsessed with this new collection from Jan Showers.

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