I like to think of myself as pretty organized. I mean, I host a lot of parties and dinners, so I have to be planned out. Then I went to my friend Leslie’s house. Wow – I have a lot to learn. She has a business called All Your Ducks In A Row, where she goes into homes and businesses…
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Back to School! I dreaded these words as a kid, but as a parent, it brings a bit of relief. Gone are the careless days of summer, where the kids sleep in, there’s no homework, and sports commitments are minimal. But, I crave the routine that school brings and quite frankly, by August, we are ready to go back. To…
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During a recent trip to Napa Valley, I wanted to take advantage of the amazing bounty and talent in the region. I organized a sit-down, nine-course wine country chef’s dinner for our friends prepared by a local chef. We were the guests of Cardinale and Lokoya Winery for the weekend, and stayed at their beautiful guest house conveniently located just…
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Inspired by a friend’s suggestion for a camping recipe (Thanks Karie!), I wanted to try to cook an entire entree in tin foil: Shrimp and Veggie Tin Foil Packets. Instead of one big pouch, however, each guest gets their own, so food is proportioned individually, grilled, then unwrapped at their place setting. SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave
Here’s a recipe for dessert on the grill – perfect for camping or your next BBQ: Apple Cobbler Tin Foil Packets. It doesn’t require a lot of ingredients and can be prepared ahead of time and since the apples are cooked anyway, you don’t have to worry about them browning. Each guest gets their own packet, so an assembly line…
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