A food bar guide for summer parties Summer parties thrive on easy, fun vibes, and nothing captures that better than a food bar. Food bars are customizable, social and, most importantly, fun. Here are some examples of how to build a food bar one bite at a time! Taco Bar Tacos are a classic crowd-pleaser. Guests can build their perfect taco, making it ideal for picky … [Read more...]
At the Table with the Founding Fathers
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, flags seem to wave a little higher, traditions feel a little deeper and it’s only natural to reflect on where we’ve come from. Anniversaries like this have a way of bringing the past into sharper focus. Not just the major moments memorialized in history books, but the atmosphere surrounding them. It makes you … [Read more...]
Pasta 3 Ways
Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad My niece, Trudi Henry, shared this recipe with me as we planned a family summer get together. Luckily, I had all the vegetables fresh from the garden. This Vegetable Pasta Salad is light, versatile and full of fresh flavor. Perfect for a backyard barbecue or any warm weather gathering. SALAD INGREDIENTS: • 1 pound pasta - rotini is a classic … [Read more...]
Pineapple 3 Ways
Grilled Pineapple Spears With the arrival of May and June comes grilling season. Pineapple spears take on a smoky flavor as they caramelize over the grill. Not only is pineapple tasty, but it’s also high in vitamin C and packed with natural enzymes that help with digestion. INGREDIENTS: • 1 whole pineapple, cut into spears (see how to prepare fresh pineapple below) • 2 … [Read more...]
More than Just Umbrellas
THE CRAFT BEHIND THE MUG Few cocktail traditions are as instantly recognizable— or as widely misunderstood—as tiki. Ceramic mugs, flaming garnishes, paper umbrellas and aloha shirts have long shaped its image. For many people, that image is where the story begins and ends: colorful drinks, a bit of spectacle and the assumption that what arrives in the glass will be overly … [Read more...]