Is there anything better than having a fabulous dinner outside on a summer evening with friends? Nope - especially when it's a pot-luck style dinner and it's being hosted elsewhere. Dinner group - I adore you! Our dinner group has been meeting for many years. We rotate homes or backyards, depending on the weather. There… Continue reading Early Summer Dinner Group
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Simple and tasteful entertaining that’s sustainable and lovely.
Home Organization Project 25
After the blow-out yard sale we had last week, I needed an easy project for this week's home organization project. The sale went well - in case you were wondering - not that we made loads of money - but we got rid of almost everything. Almost is the key word because Brad conveniently priced… Continue reading Home Organization Project 25
Summer Time Coffee Break
This post is sponsored by International Delight Iced Coffee. While I like to make my own drinks when entertaining, when I'm running short on time, convenience matters. This International Delight Iced Coffee is just right for summer especially when afternoon guests are arriving on short notice. Served with plenty of ice cubes, the International Delight… Continue reading Summer Time Coffee Break
How to Pack for a Picnic Dinner
Ah, summer - I'm so glad you're here! Nothing says summer fun like an outdoor concert in the park with a picnic dinner and when summer arrives, I like to be ready for simple dining outside. Having a picnic routine is helpful - it takes the guess work out of organizing a meal on the… Continue reading How to Pack for a Picnic Dinner
Sweethearts’ Dinner Group
For the dinner group Brad and I hosted in February, we went with a "love theme." It was an Italian centric menu - since it was the day after Valentine's Day and Italians - from what I've heard - are known for their love and passion. As the hosting couple, we were in charge of… Continue reading Sweethearts’ Dinner Group
Holiday Dinner Group Gathering
Here's an easy formula for frugal living and entertaining - dinner group. Good food + good friends = dinner group. It's always good fun - and doesn't break any budgets! Rotate hosts, rotate homes, and rotate who's bringing what and you've got dinner group. Find some friends - 8 people is a good number -… Continue reading Holiday Dinner Group Gathering
Healthy Super Bowl Snacks
Super Bowl Sunday is all about the food for me. It's not about the game - although we'll be watching it - and we'll be cooking. On the menu so far is a big batch of nachos - with pinto beans already made in the slow cooker - and buffalo shrimp - think wings only… Continue reading Healthy Super Bowl Snacks
Dinner Group Gathering
The only bad thing about our recent dinner group gathering was that one of the couples had to cancel at the last minute. It’s so hard coordinating all the calendars that we had to dine without the fourth couple. There are 4-couples in our group and the hosting couple is responsible for making the entrée… Continue reading Dinner Group Gathering
Frugal and Fancy for the Holidays
If you’re looking for ways to be frugal and fancy for the holidays, here are 5 quick tips to keep you enjoying the holidays more – and stressing less. 1. Entertaining For entertaining during the holidays, invite people you really want to see and enjoy spending time with. Turn up the holiday music mix and… Continue reading Frugal and Fancy for the Holidays
Crust-Less Pumpkin Pie
This “Crust-Less Pumpkin Pie” is basically the classic pumpkin pie recipe on the can of “Libby’s 100% Pure Pumpkin” but lightened up, spiced up, and crust-free – which also makes it gluten free for those of you avoiding gluten (waving “Hi” to my mom!). With less sugar, non-fat evaporated milk, and more spices, you’ve got… Continue reading Crust-Less Pumpkin Pie