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Fresh herbs and cherry tomatoes elevate a chickpea salad The perfect picnic salad Picnics and potlucks, barbecues and cookouts. Summertime’s al fresco dining calls for sturdy salads that can stand the heat. And still taste fresh from the garden. Look no further than this Cherry Tomato and Chickpea Salad. Using canned chickpeas makes it simple…
A summer salad that makes the most of the season’s bounty I’m a salad geek. Almost by definition a salad is fresh – fresh vegetables, fresh fruit. These three summer salad recipes showcase the best of summer’s harvest — watermelon and berries, corn and basil, and tomatoes. Simple salads for easy entertaining If you’re looking…
Crafty friends unite Grab some crafty friends and have a party with these fun DIY craft party ideas. More than a decade ago, I met a group of incredible crafters and artists. We called ourselves the Crafty Bitches and frequently got together for dinner and often showed at the same craft fairs. One of the…
Crafty makes for a crafty party Looking for ideas for a craft party? Try these three ideas. Here’s an ideal Saturday afternoon — invite your craftiest friends over for a Crafternoon, a craft party where you can spend time with friends AND make something fun! (Click here to see our Crafternoon party) And to get…
Vicksburg, Mississippi, is widely known for its role in the Civil War. But on a recent visit, my husband and I found so much more. Vicksburg travel meant discovering a vibrant town steeped in history, surrounded by natural wonder and just oozing with Southern charm. Oh, and also haunted. PLACES TO STAY IN VICKSBURG Anchuca…
Grown-up Halloween decor Every year, I find myself drooling over the newest Halloween decor from the frou-frou chains — and then gasping over the prices. In the end, I prefer the simplest Halloween option — vintage dishes and linens and one-of-a-kind handmade items. Here are my ideas for Halloween entertaining this year. A vintage lace…
Rusty hardware, broken jewelry and defunct technology make for creepy Halloween DIY skulls If you really want freaky Halloween decorations, you have to try this DIY steampunk decor project. The idea is simple: Glue broken jewelry, buttons, discarded metal items, hardware, etc., to foam skulls and place them under glass or mount them to a…
When your daughter is a professional photographer, you’re going to need a pretty special photo booth backdrop. We’re a crafty family, so my photographer daughter Claire and her sister Rachel decided to make their own DIY photo booth backdrop for Claire’s engagement fiesta shower. Steps to create a fiesta-themed DIY photo booth backdrop 1. Start…
Carrot juice, orange juice and bourbon. Who knew these simple ingredients could meld into such a sublime and mellow cocktail? I love vegetables and I love cocktails. I set out to create four cocktails using four different veggies and spirits. This Carrot Bourbon Cocktail is one of the best. What you’ll need for a Carrot…
Try this creme brûlée cookie recipe What’s a creme brûlée cookie like? Imagine a cross between the softest, most flavorful sugar cookie and a delicious creme brûlée. That’s what this creme brûlée cookie recipe offers. They’re remarkably easy to make, given their fancy-schmancy look, and are perfect for a party. Do I need a kitchen…