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Happy New Year!

Monday, January 2nd, 2017

Good Morning Darlings!

Happy 2017 to you all. Hope your celebrations were fabulous and safe.

We threw a tiny party for 8. The menu:

Cheese & Salami Platter with Sea Salt Crackers & Holman & Finch Semolina Bread

Caviar Service with fresh buckwheat blini, sour cream and chives

Veggie lasagna

Salad filled with olives, artichokes, bermuda onions topped with a lemon basil dressing
Garlic Bread
Assorted Cupcakes
More than our share of Segura Viudas Cava

Table Decor provided by my friends at TLC Rents. I chose a purple and gold theme. Purple tablecloth with a gold sequined overlay. Purple napkins. Tons of votives. And for extra interest, small plastic dinosaurs were placed all around the table. Always opt for whimsy when you can. Look around the house – you will surprise yourself.

Since our party was so tiny, I decided not to post any photos of the guests. But – you can see the table below.

It’s like you are right there next to me!

Tell me about your night!

xoxo, Patti

Ready, Set Bubbles!

Thursday, December 29th, 2016

Good Morning Darlings!

NYE 2017 is just days away – how will you celebrate?

We will celebrate in a very different way this year. A tiny little fete’ for 8.

If you have been following me for any time at all, you know my absolute go-to for bubbles is Segura Viudas Brut Cava. Honestly, it’s as tasty as wines that are 3 times the price and its $8 price tag allows me to buy in bulk (truly, I have 3 cases at the house – you never know who will stop by!) My friends can always count on me to provide them with a glass of bubbles. Life is a celebration, drink it in. Does that sound cheesy? It’s okay to be cheesy!

When the lovely folks at Segura Viudas got in touch about their new Reserva Heredad (SRP $25), I jumped at the chance to try it. Look how fancy the bottle is!

THE Drink for NYE 2017

With only a few faves gathering, a few bottles are affordable and why not spoil your besties? We will be feasting on roasted veggie lasagna bathed in bechamel sauce, yummy garlic bread, crisp salad, caviar and a surprise dessert.

The pop of Segura Viudas Reserva Heredad will be our soundtrack as the clock strikes midnight.

It should be your go-to, too! Happy New Year!!

xoxo, Patti

ps – Check out the fabulous music video on their site. It will get you all revved up to party! 🙂

Eat Your Veggies

Wednesday, June 27th, 2012

Good Morning Darlings!

How is everyone faring in this heat? It is brutal in Atlanta and it only looks like it is going to get hotter.

What to eat in this sultry climate?

I Guess Some Healthy Eating Is Needed

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012

Good Morning Darlings!

Welp, all the partying is done (until Super Bowl…), so I should really consider eating more healthily.

Let’s see what’s in the pantry and fridge.

Cooler Corn

Tuesday, October 25th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

My favorite penpal, Miss Sylvia, emailed this to me recently. I think it is positively brilliant, since I tend to cook for the Brady Bunch instead of just Eric & me.

Expecting a crowd? Love to camp?

Meatless Monday

Monday, October 10th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Did you know that October is Vegetarian Awareness Month?

How shall we celebrate?

Market Fresh

Monday, July 11th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

With summer’s bounty all around us, you may be longing to visit your local farmer’s market. New to the scene? How about taking along an expert?

Farmer’s Market 101 Inside

It’s Asparagus Time!

Wednesday, April 6th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I know I really should post more recipes, but I’ve been very busy.

Now, I know that is a terrible excuse, so today I hope to make it up to you.

Come on in!

Top Tips for Spring

Saturday, March 26th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Bon Appetit is working in conjunction with HSN this weekend to bring you HSN Cooks! Spring Weekend Event on Home Shopping Network.

Some of their top chefs got together to offer up some wonderful tips for Spring eating.

The biggest Chefs in the world are inside…

A Veggie Tale

Monday, March 21st, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

This little story appeared in my inbox the other day and I thought it was too sweet not to share.
An early morning story for you inside, my morning glories…