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Guest Snacks – Roasted Chickpeas

Friday, November 18th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

As we move closer to next Thursday, have you considered what you might set out for your guests to nosh on before dinner?

Don’t fill up the guests before you feast!

How Many Extra Guests Are Coming?!

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

You are ready to go for Thanksgiving. Got your lists made, your table setting all inspired by Martha Stewart, stocked up on wine so you can tolerate your inlaws.

What else could you need?

You are going to love this!

What to Pair With That Holiday Dish?

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Today, I am letting Chef Linnea Johansson take the wheel and give us some tips on holiday entertaining! Enjoy!

What’s new with Chef Linnea?

Lemon Cookies & Blog Love

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

I really love a lemon dessert. And if it’s easy, even better.

While perusing Foodgawker.com the other day, I spied this lemon cookie that looked fabulous. I followed it to the blog from whence it came and found a treasure.

Let me introduce you.

Name That Thing – Answer

Monday, November 14th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Did you name that thing last week?

Somehow I bet you did!

Skating Through The Holidays

Friday, November 11th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

It’s almost Thanksgiving and then you have to get ready for the onslaught of parties and family gatherings in December.

What about YOUR fun time?

Monstrous Dinner Party Fun!

Thursday, November 10th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

As many of you know, I have started a business teaching etiquette called Dazzling Manners. It’s tons of fun, and every once in a while I like to bust out and have a little more fun. Sometimes not in the best of taste, but I can’t always be sitting around with my elbows off the table.

What could I possibly be talking about?

Feeling Chicken Liver Pate

Tuesday, November 8th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Ok, I have mooned over the table settings for Thanksgiving, so let’s discuss what’s going on the table after we’ve made it very pretty.

We are starting with starters today!

Simple Table Settings

Friday, November 4th, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

Ready for Thanksgiving? On a budget? Me, too.

How to make it special inside…

Happy Halloween!

Monday, October 31st, 2011

Good Morning Darlings!

It’s HERE! Happy Halloween! I love this holiday and tonight I will be wearing the third costume this week.

Eek! Come in!