Funny things happen when you’re forced to use what’s already in your pantry to feed your family. When my daughter asked me to make something vegetarian for her to snack on, I started roaming through the pantry and came up with this refreshed version of cowboy caviar, calling it cactus caviar because of the agave nectar used to add a…
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Celebrating Easter during the quarantine period is adding more challenges to an already complicated time. For our at-home Easter Sunday this year, I’m planning on making some of my family’s favorite Easter desserts that I’ve done in the past – some familiarity and comfort is what we could all use right now! Normally, it’s a very joyous occasion at my…
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It’s hard to imagine Easter without bunnies, much less tulips and eggs but here’s one of my Easter table ideas that elevates traditional decor by using mixed pastels and backyard florals for sophisticated decor that still feels festive. We usually host a large crowd for Easter every year, but this celebration will be a little different. Even though it will…
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Right now with the coronavirus pandemic, we’re experiencing some crazy changes for our families, our friends and our communities as a whole. Kids are being schooled online, parents are being sent home from work and health care workers are working harder than ever. Obviously, staying healthy and taking precautions to decrease the spread of the virus is paramount and at the…
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You may have noticed a trend in the past year with floral design: looser, more airy and overgrown, wild arrangements. Different varieties of flowers and sprigs of greenery, in a haphazard, almost random display – some tall, some short, some wide – is gaining popularity in centerpieces. I personally love this look and used the help of a local professional…
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