Month: July 2012

New Hosting & Bumps in the Road

New Hosting & Bumps in the Road

Wow – I am sorry about the huge lull between posts this past week. I decided (a while ago) to switch out of my previous blog format (hosted on WordPress.com) because I was not able to add any of my own advertisements and I felt 

Chocolate Ricotta Mousse

Chocolate Ricotta Mousse

So often when you are done with your recipe that you bought your big container of ricotta for (and you always buy the bigger one because it is more cost effective that way), you still have ricotta left and you don’t know what to use 

Antipasto Skewers

Antipasto Skewers

When you are “Entertaining Elegantly” – it does not need to be stuffy or stuck-up or difficult! Throwing your food “on a stick” is a great way to have beautiful presentation, easy to grab goodies, that everyone will love!

Make skewered antipastos for your next picnic, they are perfect for a grab and go hearty bite between whatever activity you have going on with your picnic. No need to grab junk food or stop your fun to sit and eat – grab a stick & have fun. You could also enjoy these as tasty appetizers, a great way to start off your next party and impress your friends. These skewered antipastos are even perfect for a formal gathering (maybe in a tall vase).

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Jerk Chicken

Jerk Chicken

I love the flavors of good Caribbean food and the Jerk Seasoning in authentic cuisine is nothing like you can buy in a bottle. Although I must admit – the use of more than just a couple of habaneros really scared me (and I warned 

Mexican Orzo Salad

Mexican Orzo Salad

Pasta Salad: good on the side or perfect for a light meal. There are so many different types of pasta salad, how do you choose just one!? This Mexican Pasta Salad is delicious enough to count as a light summertime meal while still being healthy 

Whipped Strawberry Jello Jiggler Shots

Whipped Strawberry Jello Jiggler Shots

* 21 and Up only beyond this point *

4th of July

A time for Stars and Stripes and Flags and Freedom and Fireworks and Celebrations

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