I love summertime grilling and entertaining so I created this Faux Charcoal Grill to enjoy the summer theme even when it is 20 degrees out side. I like serving food that is delicious with a fun presentation so it adds life to my party. This is why I created these… Read more
I love summer produce especially a freshly picked ear of corn from the farmers market that is cooked to perfection – crispy and sweet slathered in butter! So how do you eat your corn on the cob? Do you eat it around or straight across? Some people claim it says… Read more
I love creating theme platters for my parties like this cookie rocket…it not only is a fun way to serve food but it doubles as a party decoration. For the 4th of July, I wanted to make a rocket with a cookie exhaust to put on my dessert table. I… Read more
Create 4th of July napkin rings to dress up your patriotic barbecue — they can be used for a place setting or displayed on a buffet table. I love having themed napkin rings but can never seem to find my fancy ones when the holiday rolls around. This is an… Read more
I love using tiki torches, they add instant charm to any barbecue. I was planning a festive Luau cookout and I thought why not make a version that can be used inside as a table decoration. I still wanted to have the look of a lit tiki torch even if… Read more
I absolutely love celebrating the 4th of July — the barbecues, desserts, decorations and the fireworks are things I look forward to every year. Here are some of my ideas for creative 4th of July decorations and centerpieces using household items so you can get a start on preparing your… Read more
For the Fourth of July I thought it would be fun to make some of my own barbeque sauce for my charcoal grilled barbecue chicken. I used to make it all the time following a Bourbon Barbeque Sauce recipe from Bon Appetite. Now that I have children, I have since… Read more
There is still time to make some fun Fourth of July decorations for your patriotic barbecue using household items and inexpensive things found at the craft store. Here are some of my ideas I demonstrated on WBAL.
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I like to create party favors for all types of events. It puts everyone in a good mood and helps to add positive energy to any get together. Favors are not just for kids anymore…adults can also have fun playing with party favors too, like the ones I made here. … Read more
I always tell everyone to save your tissue boxes. These sturdy boxes that would normally be tossed into the recycle bin can be transformed into fun and unique party decorations. The tiki faces shown were created from my reused stash of tissue boxes, coffee sleeves and leftover acrylic paint. You… Read more