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
I usually like to take an umbrella with me when there is a chance of rain…I never know when I am going to get stuck in a torrential downpour during an afternoon thunderstorm. It always seems to be raining the hardest when I have to be outside and then stops… Read more
I like to use food as decorations…it makes an event more fun when you can actually eat the party decor. A simple way to add a Fourth of July flair to purchased cupcakes is to add red candy to the tops of white icing and add small America Flags to… Read more
One of the things I love about the summertime is all of the local farm stands and fresh produce that is readily available. The flavor of freshly picked fruit and vegetables has such an unbelievably delicious taste and texture unlike anything you find at the grocery store.  I also… 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 had the pleasure of being a part of the first annual ManneqArt hair and makeup competition on Sunday at Savage Mill, Maryland. Hair and makeup artists were meticulously creating their fantastical designs to complement the 40 wearable art sculptures that had been submitted by designers all over the world.… Read more
Today was the last day of school so I wanted to give the teachers something nice to show my appreciation. In the past, I would buy Godiva truffles but since then, I have become known for my signature chocolate chunk, macadamia nut cookies. I thought it would make a nice… Read more
Hands-Free Bottle Holder
Regardless of the weather, I usually do not leave home without a bottle of water. At times, I found it inconvenient to always have to hold a drink so I designed a clip on drink holder that could… Read more
My first introduction to the Mario video games is when I bought a Nintendo 64. I loved playing Mario 64, Mario Party and my favorite, Mario Kart. Now that I have children, they also share my love for the Mario franchise. My daughter always plays Princess Daisy and asked me… Read more