Saturday, June 30, 2012

4th of July Treats




With 4th of July coming up I wanted to share some fun and easy to make patriotic desserts



Sunday, June 24, 2012

Book Review: InStyle Parties



One of my favorite books is InStyle Parties. This book not only has beautiful pictures, but amazing tips for making entertaining stress-free. This book covers various categories such as, menu planning, tips for stocking a bar and pantry and also décor. I also love that each of the party menus has pre-made food alternatives, which is great for people who are not comfortable cooking or do not have the time to make home cooked food. I also love how the book showcases various themed parties and makes it easy to replicate the parties portrayed in the book. Another great component of book is the table of contents, which has great resources such as: rental companies, specialty food vendors and invitation sources. Whether you are an experienced party planner or entertaining for the first time this beautiful book is sure to provide you with useful information and will inspire your next entertaining endeavor. 

Top 5 Summer Cocktails



Now that it’s officially summer I wanted to share some of my
 favorite summer cocktails

1. Sangria (photo courtesy of: www.decouverterre.com)
2. Frozen Raspberry Margarita (photo courtesy of: coastalliving.com)
3. Mojito (photo courtesy of: seductionmeals.com)
4.Cucumber-Lemonade Chiller (photo courtesy of: delish.com)
5. Watermelon Gin Fizz (photo courtesy of: delish.com)