The difference between appetizers and hors d’oeurves is appetizers are served at the table and hors d’oeurves are served away from the table. Always prepare ahead with small plates, napkins, cocktail knives or individual forks (usual 2 tines) to allow your guests to serve themselves and have on hand, all the ‘equipment’ needed to comfortably…
Two days to go
We belong to a Supper club which meets once a month and we are hosting one Friday. 17 people will be here. Whew! Now it begins, clean house, make sure the bathroom shines (and again the day of) and this means clean towels, mirror, t.p. at the ready and a small sprig of fresh flowers…
Pumpkin Turtle Pie
Even with a few packaged foods, it is still from scratch.( If you made it, it’s from scratch) A great NEW pie for Thanksgiving Dinner. Try it! 1 graham pie crust (ready made) 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. caramel ice cream topping very generous 1/2 cup pecan pieces, divided 1 cup cold milk 2 pgs….
Book Signing
For those in and around our area, I have a book signing coming up on October 16 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 2330 Centre Street, Abbotsford. Come one and come all. Hostess is Sharon Stobbs. Wonderful lady who has the best snackies around. This is a dream come true and I look forward…
Poppy seed cake with White Chocolate Frosting
This is a lovely tasting and moist cake. The icing is the perfect topping. 3 large eggs 1 1/2 cups white sugar 1/2 cup Crisco oil 1 1/4 cups sweetened coconut 1 cup poppy seeds 1 cup flour 1 tsp. baking powder Pinch salt 1 cup vanilla yogurt 1 tsp. chocolate flavoring Preheat oven to…
What a lazy day
Sunday, raining, read the paper, fooled with the crossword puzzles (many more on Sunday) and found the brain not really in gear. Don and I had a wonderful “McD” brekkie at home where it is much better and the ambience of eating and sitting across from each other in pj’s and uncombed hair BUT with…
What a meeting!
The 3 brains behind Damn! I can do this.com (maybe 2 1/2) had a great meeting today and we think we discovered a way to make wilted carrots and parsnips “healthy” again. We will showcase recipes, signature drinks, menu ideas and pictures of table settings for any number of guests or simply the two of…
Food Fare-2nd Time
Well, we got the date right this time. Lots of people attending. This year the food was better and larger than 1 sliver for 6 tickets. You buy food tasting tickets in packs of 10 or 20. Best food, for me, was Milestone’s (kobe mini burgers, butterscotch “pudding” with the darkest chocolate ever on top…
Disaster when you least expect it.
Oh sure, aren’t I the show off. We rarely get “pop ins” but today we had two. I tried making the chocolate mousse cake, but because two separate friends were coming close together time-wise, I put the cake together without waiting for it to cool completely. I know! I know better BUT in my defense,…
Invitations For A Special Dinner
Set the date for your “Pre” dinner at least two months head (yes, October), as this enables the guests you want to come to work around all the invites that come their way. At the beginning of December, set up the Christmas tree, and each day put on a Christmas CD and play it once…
Two fold reasons for being a terrific Hostess
The reason for keeping a note on a recipe card of the date, menu and who attended the dinner is a) you don’t have to serve the same thing the next time they come for dinner and b) if it is huge success you can use the same menu for another party. Be sure to…
Everyone ready?
Every one stresses out at Christmas for the perfect gift, perfect tree, perfect turkey etc. About fifteen years ago I brought this idea up with friends (now long gone) and we used to host one dinner each before Christmas to get into the mood. We tried it also with about twelve of our friends and…