Entertaining Essentials: Place Cards

A Thanksgiving table isn’t complete without seating arrangements! Now this may be a little silly, yes, but a gold embossed place-card adds a touch of elegance and avoids the inevitable, “um where should I sit?!?” Spending a few extra minutes ahead of time can save your guests from the awkward moment as well as takeContinue reading “Entertaining Essentials: Place Cards”

Williams-Sonoma Side Dish Technique Class

Sunday afternoon I spent an hour in the lovely Williams-Sonoma store taking a side dish technique class. I guess I should rewind for a sec though and start with, DID YOU KNOW that Williams-Sonoma offers free technique classes where you learn cooking tips and tricks and get to taste-test super yummy free food?!  They sendContinue reading “Williams-Sonoma Side Dish Technique Class”

Thanksgiving Roundup- Links I Love

I am so pumped for Thanksgiving!! This holiday is often overlooked, and let’s be real, it’s not a big deal– it’s just one meal. BUT, this year, my sister, her husband, and my sweet nephew are coming to visit! Which translates to = i’m hosting! ::inserted excited trepidation here:: I’ve enjoyed not rushing through toContinue reading “Thanksgiving Roundup- Links I Love”

Un-Healthy Competition

It’s part of human nature to compete.  From somewhere circa 700s BC we’ve been testing our physical prowess and strength through the Olympic Games, and flash forward to today- a healthy sense of competition can still be a great asset.  But, what happens when our competitive nature causes us to feel an overwhelming need toContinue reading “Un-Healthy Competition”