Easter Basket Breakfast On most days, breakfast is a hurried meal eaten on the way out of the door.On this special spring morning, slow down and gather the family aroundfor this simple holiday breakfast featuring wedges of rich quiche andfresh-baked Orange Brunch and Pumpkin Blueberry Streusel muffinsto enjoy withfruity Berry Banana Smoothies and Nectar Sparkler breakfast [...]
By Brenda Hyde Spring is a wonderful time to be bold and trysome mixed greens in your salads, rather thanthe old standby lettuce we all grew up with. Most produce sections have a nice variety of lettuceand greens. Some lettuce like romaine, is greaton it's own, while some are slightly bland aloneand other greens are [...]
By Brenda Hyde Smooth or chunky? No, I'm not asking about yourfavorite peanut butter, but rather your preferredstyle of deviled eggs. Growing up, I only knew onetype of deviled eggs: hard boiled eggs, Miracle Whip, yellow mustard, salt and pepper. That's it. No one fooled with my deviled eggs. As I got older I discoveredpeople [...]
by Therea BruceA Western Wedding can be done at reasonable price, if you have the friends and family to help you out. Its not about what you know, but rather who you know, When it comes to cost cutting corners. I'm not going to expect everyone to be able to reproduce what I did, but [...]
Sparkling Pineapple Float6 servings This refreshing pineapple float is doubly delicious because the beverage and the ice are really "made for each other." Serve with crisp, tender tea cookies or with your special dessert party menu. Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups drained crushed pineapple - save syrup2 cups water1 cup sugar1/2 cup lemon juice1/2 cup cold water2 or 3 drops [...]
Party Punch Ingredients: 1-1/2 qts ginger ale, chilled5 cups double-strength tea2-1/4 cups sugar2-1/2 cups orange juice1=1/2 cups unsweetened grapefruit juice2/3 cup lemon juice1/4 cup lime juice Prepare your tea and let chill. When cool, add to it the sugar, orange juice, grapefruit juice, lemon juice and lime juice. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Cover punch and chill [...]
Event Checklist 3 to 4 weeks ahead of your event Pick a theme and decide if you want a formal or casual event. Pick a date and time Decide how long the party will be - most parties are 2-4 hours depending on the type of party and if it is a kids party. Make [...]
In most second marriages, both the bride and groom already have kitchen necessities, such as pots, measuring cups, wooden spoons, etc. The focus of this shower is to have a fun time celebrating their union and provide Italian food item gifts and utensils. Attendance: Couples Place: Kitchen (adventurous groups can even "make" the pasta by hand [...]
Compliments of: Kristi and Mary Ann This is a funny and very different shower that is complete with an emcee and provides a life-size centerpiece, entertainment, a party game and a party activity. Add time for opening presents and eating cake and this will be a good-time afternoon for all! Ask each guest to give you a [...]
A perfect time of year to think of the newly wed couple’s "first" holiday season together when they trim their Christmas Tree, decorate their house for Kwanzaa or celebrate Hanukah. If you shower is before Thanksgiving, add this to the list of gift ideas. This Ornament/Decoration Shower can be combined with a Cookie Exchange, hot [...]