I cannot believe it’s almost officially fall! Our temperatures are beginning to cool off in the mornings, but we’re not quite to the fall like weather that I adore. Culinary Club met last night at my house. I made up our menu during a sleepless night last week when our temperatures were reaching 100! Therefore, Read More
Category: Cooking
May Culinary Club
May is a busy time of year, so instead of our usual Sunday evening, Culinary Club met on a Thursday night at Diane’s home! It was a splendid time as usual. The dinner was outstanding… For starters, we had Smoked Salmon Spread! It was simple and a big hit! We also enjoyed this delightful Peach-Riesling Read More
April Culinary Club
What a wonderful time we had at Colleen’s home for Culinary Club last Sunday! Her patio, garden, and of course, the food was a true treat! I absorbed all of the details… As I walked down the steps to her lovely patio, a complete wave of relaxation came over me! Her centerpiece was lovely, and Read More
March Culinary Club
Hello again! Last week, Daniel had his adenoids removed, and he’s doing fantastic! I’m back with some yummy recipes. Peek-A-Boo Beth was our hostess with the mostess… Beth chose recipes from Ina Garten’s “Foolproof.” I’d say this cookbook lives up to its title! Colleen enjoyed perusing through the pages…Ina’s cookbooks can definitely be read like Read More
Greek Revival Cooking For Life
A year ago this month, I had the opportunity to chair a fundraising event at our church. A parishioner is friends with Patricia Moore-Pastides, and he graciously invited her to speak at our church. She is the First Lady of the University of South Carolina and has written an amazing cookbook entitled “Greek Revival Cooking Read More
A Dinner Party (with some tips!)
I love to entertain! When you welcome guests into your home, whether it be for coffee, drinks, or a sit down dinner, your goal is to make them feel special. And like the Scouts say, “Be prepared.” Thinking ahead is key! Friday evening we entertained, so I thought I’d share my tips for a successful Read More
Crunchy Peppermint Bark
I’m always looking for a new recipe and found just what I needed in the November/December issue of “Southern Lady.” (You know how I adore this magazine!) I recently made the Crunchy Peppermint Bark for our church’s cookie exchange, and it was a great hit… I just want to curl up in front of this Read More
Culinary Club Christmas
Every Christmas season, Culinary Club meets at a restaurant for dinner, and we exchange homemade food gifts. It’s a true treat, and we look forward to this special time together. Plus, it’s always fun and exciting to see what gifts await us. We have had many delectable items in the past, and this year was Read More
Culinary Club
Do you love to cook? I do!!! It’s a hobby I so enjoy. My Yaya would read cookbooks cover to cover like novels, and I do as well. I love cooking so much that 13 years ago I started a Culinary Club. WOW! 13 years! That’s a long time. Although there are only two original Read More