Vintage with a Modern Twist
I'd rather swim with alligators than clean baseboards. I’d rather run through a bee hive than clean the shower. I’d rather give up going to thrift shops for a year than iron (ok, well maybe not that). I'd rather cook a meal for an army of 200 than clean the oven. I have a confession to make and I know you won't judge me. … [Read more...]
I love to cook (when I'm in the mood)! Simple food. Tasty food. Things that doesn't require 25 steps and never before heard of ingredients. This may sound weird ... but I love these brussels sprouts as a snack. They are also the perfect side dish for steak, pork or chicken. They fill me up and … [Read more...]
One day, while listening to the melodious clank of rib bones landing in the galvanized bucket set on the table at Blue Smoke restaurant in New York, I came across the most amazing dip that put all other dips to shame. I'm not talking about those runny dips from the supermarket. No, those pale in comparison. I'm talking chunky, … [Read more...]
These cookies ooze chocolately goodness when you break off a chunk. These cookies are snatched off platters at parties, leaving only crumbs behind. These cookies, piled high under a glass cake dome, don't last a day in our house. These cookies are ... The Absolute Best Chocolate Chunk Cookie Recipe Ever Makes about 30 large cookies * … [Read more...]
I threw a surprise party for my hubs with only a few days notice. Was I stressed? No way because I know the keys to throwing an amazing party. 1) Great Music - set the party mood. 2) Signature Cocktail - no need to stock a full bar. I create one festive cocktail and have plenty of wine and sparkling seltzer on a tray so everybody can … [Read more...]
I heart thrift shops, tarnished silver, cool collections, margaritas and vintage anything!
Join me as I fill my 100 year old home with personality.
