Check out this adorable idea for hard boiled eggs. Check out this asparagus tart recipe that is perfect for Spring. A good cocktail is order, check out this twist on the mimosa. Don’t forgot the reason for the season, check out details on Easter and Passover. We will be on a plane most of Easter,…
Tag: Holidays
April Fool’s Day Pranks!
Wondering what is in store for me when I return to work next week. Here are a few exaples of year’s past. One year everything on my desk was wrapped in newspaper. Mind you I have a strong aversion to newsprint from my almost 10 years as a delivery girl. Another year picures of myself…
Green Green Beer is the new Green Beer!
Not that green beer, this green beer. New Belgium Brewery is my favorite supplier of green beers. Last time we visited Colorado we took a tour of the brewery, loved learning their history and how environmental impact was heavily weighted in their decision making. Way back when green was not so mainstream and it resulted…
Meal Fit for a Leprechaun
Macaroni-n-cheese is a taste I will never outgrow. Though for the most part I have moved past the box mix. I love making stove-top macaroni and cheese, I think the result is creamier. Less dishes to clean is an added bonus. I also prefer to use cavatappi over the traditional elbow noodle, it is easier…
Check it Out – St. Patrick’s Day!
Learn Gaelic in time for St. Pat’s Day. Rosetta Stone is offering a free trial of Irish Gaelic. Tired of green beer, check out these great cocktail ideas. Check out this unique liqueur, beautifully colored for the occasion. Never fails someone spills green beer at dinner. Check out this tablecloth that makes it part of…
10 years Beyond Y2K
For about 6 years running we had a big New Year’s Eve party. Then everyone got busy with kids, new friends, and we changed traditions. This year we are celebrating at home with a few close friends. As I was preparing the bar I ran across a bottle of champagne we had everyone sign in…
’tis the season….bah humbug
This time of year always comes at me like a category five storm I am not sure I will survive. Honestly I have come to dread the “holiday season”. When did Christmas become a whole season that begins about Halloween and last until early January? Or in some cases June when the neighbors finally decide…
Questions for the Birthday Girl
Today is my birthday. I am 40. I am not yet sure how that makes me feel. Though does it really matter, I mean what am I going to do about it? Have a calm talk with my age and convince it to roll back a few years or ten. I think not. I remember…
Three Amigos
Three Amigos Originally uploaded by Jax House I was on pie duty for Thanksgiving. Backing is not my strong, but they turned out OK. They are not the prettiest pies, but hey that just makes them look more rustic and authentically homemade. The pies I made were Apple Pie, Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie, and French…
Most Thankful
This Thanksgiving I am thankful for… A long weekend, most thankful for having a job. My family, most thankful for friends that are like family. Having my son home this semester, most thankful he is headed back to CO (for his sake). Food on the table, most thankful for great meals with great people. My…