Monthly Archives: June 2007

Christmas Day Brunch

June 28, 2007 – 1:00 AM

In our home, we usually make a very nice family dinner on Christmas Eve- making room for a big, make-ahead brunch on Christmas Day. The routine is to wake up Christmas morning, break out the Cranberry Mimosa’s while opening gifts and take a break for brunch when we get hungry.

The key is… no one wants [...]

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4th of July Burger Bash

June 19, 2007 – 4:36 PM

As far as I’m concerned, there are only a couple of ways to go for a 4th of July party… pulled pork in the crockpot for sliders or burgers every-which-way. Burgers are easy since you can grab a few of the veggie sort to keep around for your non-meat eating guests. Costco also sells frozen [...]

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Beach House Barbecue

June 18, 2007 – 5:38 AM

If you’re lucky enough to stay in a beach house in the summer months, I’ve got a fun menu for you. It begins with Peach Sangria, a fresh and summery drink (be sure to make more than you think you’ll need). Clams are thrown on the grill and given time to steam- once they pop [...]

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Backyard Grilling Party

June 17, 2007 – 9:00 PM

Summertime means ‘outdoor eating,’ and there’s nothing better than having a group of friends over for a casual evening barbecue.   Break out the clay pots & fill them with sand for easy decor (candles sit in there easily).  If it’s breezy, place hurricane glass around the candle.  A simple ribbon strip glued around the edge [...]

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Cuban Dinner Party

June 1, 2007 – 8:34 PM

Research on suggested decor for a Cuban dinner party turned up using bright, art-deco colors, dark wood, and/or rattan with freshly cut sunflowers or other bold-colored flowers as centerpiece. 

Cuban food is a fusion of Caribbean, Spanish and African cuisines. Cuban cuisine has almost nothing to do with Mexican cuisine, but rather is more similar to the [...]

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