Mini Hedgehog Cookies Just a quick post with some amazing cookies. These look great on a cookie tray and make wonderful gifts also. Click here for these adorable Mini-Hedgehog Cookies at Six In The Suburbs blog. They are just shortbread cookies dipped in chocolate and then crushed walnuts. So cute on a cookie tray or at each place … [Read more...]
A Great Oscar Party with Fun Costumes
It's not too late to plan an Oscar party. It's one of my favorite kind of parties because anything goes. Be sure to invite your guests soon so they have a chance to work on their costumes. Ask guests to come in costume that have to do with one of the nominees (film or actor) or wear their old prom/bridesmaid dresses. Or just dress in some … [Read more...]
DIY Cherry Blossom Chandelier with Origami
I love this chandelier done in all white papers, but you could use paper in any color(s) you like., You can also use any origami figure you want also. I could see one for a kid's room done in chartreuse frogs. I'd even like that in my office. Fun! This cherry blossom chandelier is very romantic and would look great over a table or even a … [Read more...]
180-Calorie New England Clam Chowder that Warms the Soul
Clam chowder was a strange food to me as a young adult. Mom had never made it. After all, clams don't grow in the US Midwest! lol Discovering it as an adult was wonderful. And then we ate it in Boston in a bread bowl in Fanneuil Hall. Heaven! Anyone can make clam chowder with canned clams. Enjoy it with some crusty bread or cheese … [Read more...]
Appetizers: Cream Cheese Penguins for New Year’s Eve and More
These penguins are too cute not to make for New Year's Eve! They are just black olives, cream cheese and raw carrot bits, but they look like they are in their best tuxedos for New Year's Eve! Add bits of red pimento for bow ties. These would be cute for an Oscar party too. I wouldn't want to make them for a wedding unless they were … [Read more...]
Snowman Shots: Eat ’em Before They Melt!
Surprise everyone with little ice cream snowmen in shot glasses! Make them alcoholic snowmen or non-alcoholic snowmen. You can make these cute snowman shooters for very little money but with plenty of holiday pizzaz. You can use shot glasses or any small glass. Clear plastic shooter glasses work well too. SNOW MAN SHOTS In each … [Read more...]
Restaurant Quality Baked Potato Soup
We love baked potato soup at restaurants. Here's how to make it just as good at home. This would be a wonderful Christmas Eve soup with crusty bread. Serve appetizers beforehand if you like. Follow it up with cookies and eggnog. Then a glass of wine while watching the movie White Christmas with Bing Crosby. Perfect.Click title for link at … [Read more...]