OK, I need to confess…I’m a bit of a cheater when it comes to making Turkey gravy on Thanksgiving. To be honest, I don’t make it. Instead, I buy it from Gelson’s deli. It’s delicious , plus having to make gravy always happens during the most intense, and stressful part of the Thanksgiving meal preparation….
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pavlova + summer fruit
Pavlova with summer fruit is much like a huge crunchy meringue cookie that melts in your mouth, covered with billowy sweet whip cream and topped with fresh ripe fruit.
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coffee + tea Station
Having a coffee and tea station allows guest to serve themselves when they wake up in the morning or help themselves to a hot cup of cocoa after skiing.
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mustard crab cakes
Crab cakes are a popular appetizer on the West Coast. Not only do they make great appetizers, but they can be topped on a salad or even replacing poached eggs on eggs benedict, thus making an excellent crab cake Benedict. I like that this mustard crab cake recipe makes about 8 patties, so I can…
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charcuterie + cheese board
When entertaining and for the holidays, I always serve a Charcuterie and Cheese Board. A large wood cutting board filled with gourmet treats is so simple to prepare and easy to shop for. Everything on this board was purchased at Trader Joes. Picking out cheeses and meats to fill any kid of board can…
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tips and checklist for setting up a mimosa bar
Spring is here, so are many reasons to celebrate. Such as Easter, Mother’s Day, Graduations, Baby Showers, Weddings, and so on. All the reason to enjoy a fluted glass of fruited bubbly. My stepdaughter graduation from Pepperdine today, and for her party, her sister and I set up this quick and easy Mimosa Bar. Our…
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tips for hosting a tropical baby shower
In less than 1 year, my beautiful daughter Jade, met her boyfriend, got in engaged in Hawaii, married her fiancé, and became pregnant with her baby girl, Gemma. Such an amazing year filled with blessings and celebrations. Beyond thrilled and honored that Jade asked me to host her baby shower, I set out to start planning…
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skillet butternut + chipotle queso fundido
Skillet Butternut + Chipotle Queso Fundido is the perfect low calorie and vegetarian appetizer for Superbowl.
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good 4 u chocolate chip cookies + tips For hosting a holiday cookie exchange party
Tips and ideas on hosting a holiday cookie exchange or swap party.
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stout braised grass-fed beef sliders + ginger slaw
Have you ever been to a psychic party? Neither have I, until I recently hosted my own. I have two amazing friends who happen to be twins and psychic. Chinhee and Sunhee Park belong to a group of psychics, called ESPsychics. When Chinhee and Sunhee offered to do a psychic party at my house for…
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ahi tuna poke+ sea-salt and pepper wonton crisps
The other weekend, we attended the Hula Hog Luau, which the beach club we belong to holds annually. Prior to the Luau, we invited a few of our close friends over for appetizers and cocktails. I served Thai food appetizers from our local Thai restaurant, but the biggest hit was this Ahi Tuna Poke +…
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