This year for Christmas, instead of giving out standard gifts, I decided to make baskets of home made goods and snacks. First of all, no one in my family really needs stuff. Often, they just ask for consumables anyways, so … Continue reading →

This weekend I hosted an Easter dinner for friends. It was a glorious, magical day. The weather was the warmest it has been all year, with not a cloud in the sky. I spent the afternoon gardening and cooking with … Continue reading →

It may seem like all I’ve been doing lately is drinking and reading, which isn’t entirely true, but maybe partially. This fun cocktail was another sucess from the party where we had the rainbow jello shots. (Which is to say … Continue reading →

A few weeks ago, a good friend of mine turned 8. This friend is the only person I know with a leap year birthday. So, she obviously isn’t actually 8, but when you only get one real birthday every 4 … Continue reading →

Winter is wrapping up in parts of the country, but things are still pretty chilly here in Seattle. A few weeks ago, I went with some of my girlfriends to an Italian Winter Cocktails class at The Pantry, which is … Continue reading →

I find that one of the best ways to provide drinks for a party is with a good punch. A punch allows you to provide something beautiful and fabulous for your guests to drink that you can make ahead of … Continue reading →

When I was home for my Father’s birthday a few weeks back, my mother planned a giant party that was full of family and longtime friends. It was a wonderful affair and a hell of a party. As we were … Continue reading →