Happy Independence Day!!
Nothing better than celebrating our country’s independence with a little food, drink and of course some colorful fireworks to light up the sky!
In preparation for the big day I thought it would be fitting to post an idea for some fabulous and festive 4th of July cocktails!  Check out this blog posted by Real Simple.
Have a safe holiday!!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Simply Stated: Celebrations  has a great blog post today about the endless possibilities with Manzanita Branches.  They make a great centerpiece either for your guest tables or placecard table.  Check them out!!

YEAH!! Super Bowl Sunday is just days away and if you’re hosting the big bash this year I have a few menu suggestions that your sports fans will love!
One of my favorite things to do for Super Bowl Sunday is to create a menu based on the hometown of each team. It’s a nice way to explore some regional cuisine.  So, let’s talk food and teams! We have the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers – two really great areas for food!
For Arizona, you have that spicy southwestern flair …

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As the month of love doth approach-eth, I begin to think of new and inventive ways to show the people in my life how much I care about them. Every year I try something new and this year I came across Fancy Flours which provides so many wonderful holiday baking inspirations that you can’t go wrong with any of them.
In particular, I love the vintage cookies!! The graphics are printed on edible wafer papers. Wafer paper is an edible starch based confection, made of potato starch, water and vegetable oil. …

Oh how I love wine!!! Wine definitely makes a statement when unveiled and presented on your dinner table or bar at your next party! I love wine from all over the world but I’m particularly fond of California wines.
I’ve been a huge fan of CalWine…they have a shop located in Napa, CA and also have an extensive online shop and ship practically everywhere (visit their site on which states they ship to). What’s great about this shopping experience is that you can find more “boutique” or, as they call it, …

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