Christmas Ornaments

Look at these pretty inexpensive ornaments I found at Khols for $1.99 to $2.99


Rhinestone Initial Ornaments $2.99

Glitter Ornaments $1.99



Holiday Entertainment Dinnerware

Yesterday while doing a little Christmas shopping I found these festive holiday dinnerware pieces at Khols.

Laughing All the Way square dinner plate $4.79

Tis the Season to be Jolly dessert/horderves plate $3.19 

Eat Drink & Be Merry, Cheers dessert/horderves plate $3.19

Dashing through the snow plate $4.79

Eat Drink &  Be Merry round dinner plate $5.19

Barn Yard Theme 1st Birthday Party

HALLOWEEN DRINK RECIPIES

CANDY CORN MARTINI

Ingredients

For the infused vodka:

* 1/2 cup candy corn

* 1 1/2 cups vodka

For the cordials:

* 2 ounces orange liqueur

* Juice of 1/2 lemon

* 1 large egg white

* Candy corn, for garnish

Directions

Infuse the vodka: Combine the candy corn and vodka in an airtight container; set aside for at least 3 hours, then strain.

Make the cordials: Add 4 ounces of the candy corn vodka, the orange liqueur, lemon juice and egg white to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds. Strain into 2 chilled martini glasses and garnish with candy corn.



 BLEEDING HEART MARTINI

Ingredients

Serves 4

2 ounces dry vermouth

8 ounces premium gin

Ice cubes

4 Pickled Baby Beets Recipe

  

Chill 4 martini glasses in the freezer or fill with ice water and let sit until frosty, about 5 minutes (pour out water). Add the vermouth, dividing evenly; swirl to coat the glasses, then pour out. Add gin to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously until chilled; divide among chilled glasses. Garnish each with a skewered pickled baby beet, and serve immediately.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!!

Happy Halloween

Check out this DIY  Happy Halloween Dessert Table by Maureen Anders and Adria Ruff of  Anders Ruff Custom Designs. 

Orange Rice Crispy Treats dipped in Chocolate

Hershey bars chocolate bars with personalized wraps

Homemade caramel apples drizzled with chocolate

Chocolate Cupcakes

Chedar Popcorn Cones

To see  more of this Happy Halloween Dessert Table go to  http://andersruff.blogspot.com/. If you would like to recreate this look for a party, you can get these paper details as a printable set in the Anders Ruff  printable party collection http://www.etsy.com/shop/andersruff

HAPPY LABOR DAY!

Happy Labor Day,

Hope everyone has an enjoyable Labor Day.

4th of July treats

Who wants dessert? Check out these cool treats for the 4th.

Ice Cream Sandwiches
Chocolate covered Strawberries
Jello Cups
Cup Cakes
Strawberries with Blueberries

Lamb Chops, Crab Stuffed Mushrooms and Salad

One of my favorite meals.


Grilled lamb chops with garlic and green onions.


Crab Stuffed Mushrooms


Romaine Lettuce, Red Onions Fetta Cheese, Strawberries and Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing

Purple and Lavender Dessert Table

This dessert table was designed for a church function. I designed the table to coordinate with the churches colors which are purple and lavender.


Vanilla Crosses and Bible Candy.

Cream Cheese Cupcakes


Vanilla Cupcakes



Vanilla Cake Pops


Grape Jello Cups

Table Close Up


Table Close Up


Purple and Lavender Dessert Table

Cookies & Cream

Yummy! Yum! Yum! "Who wants cookies and creme?"

"Bride & Groom" Berries

I love strawberries especially chocolate covered ones like these great wedding favors available at jackiesbaskets.com

Cake Pops

A few weeks ago I tried my hand at making cake pops for the first time. I used too much frosting so they were a little too sweet. I left some plain with no frosting and served with strawberries. I dipped the others in vanilla candy melts. Dipping is no easy task. I think I did okay for a first timer. I'm trying it again this weekend.

Butter Cup Cakelet Pan

To all my fellow bakers and entertainers I found this great Butter Cup Cakelet pan check it out at williams-sonoma.com