One of my greatest party dish hack ever – these pre-made crab cakes from Trader Joe’s! Find them in the frozen seafood section, and simply bake for 12-15 mins until golden. Just a few extra touches to add flair, and you’re done: Swirl a small dollop of dijon aioli (also at TJ’s) on top Add finely diced red peppers Add…
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When the weather’s nice, there’s nothing better than gathering friends and family outdoors. And when I first saw the new entertaining collection from Aerin Lauder’s collaboration with Williams-Sonoma, I knew I had to host a poolside dinner party as an excuse to buy some of the collection’s pieces. Check out some of my ideas for entertaining with this collection, along…
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How thick is the layer of dust on your wedding china? Pretty thick? You’re not alone. Here’s where I can help. I’m going to show you how to use that ignored, lonely, beautiful china as everyday dishes. Read on to see how I was able to transform one of my neighbor’s wedding china and another friend’s Great-aunt’s formal china into…
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When my husband was approached by one of his favorite Napa wineries to host a wine dinner at our home, he jumped at the chance. And of course, I naturally saw the opportunity to plan and share a backyard wine pairing dinner with our dearest friends: it was a mutually beneficial event! Lokoya and Cardinale wineries, part of the impressive…
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One of the best things about Cinco de Mayo is how bright and colorful this holiday can be, especially here in the Southwest. Tacos, margaritas, and chips are pretty much a mainstay for any fiesta, but for this occasion, I wanted to throw in a little twist. With the help from my friends at West Elm, we created a super…
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