Giddy Up, it’s almost Derby day and my dinner club is hosting a gathering in honor of the upcoming race. We’re sharing Southern classic recipes for a winning Kentucky Derby Party. There are so many great recipes here and I think you’re going to love them! This post contains affiliate links which means if you purchase something, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you.  Thank you for supporting my blog.  You can read my full disclosure here.   If you missed our tablescapes on Thursday, be sure and pop over to see lots of ideas and inspiration for hosting your own ..read more

Are you planning to watch the Kentucky Derby?? It’s right around the corner and I have a delicious traditional mint julep recipe with a lemonade twist that is perfect for the occasion. Did you know the Mint Julep is the iconic signature drink of the Kentucky Derby? Whether you’re just watching the race or hosting a Kentucky Derby party, this refreshing cocktail is sure to be a crowd pleaser and one of your favorite cocktails. This post contains affiliate links which means if you purchase something, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you.  Thank you for supporting my bl ..read more

gath•er: to come together or bring together into one group, collection or place.  Good Morning, and Happy Saturday! I’m so happy you could join me for Saturday Morning Gather today! This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you purchase something through one of my links, I will make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my blog! You can read my full disclosure here. Well, I did it again! I got behind and missed posting yesterday. So, we’re having Saturday Morning Gather on Sunday. Is anybody else wondering where 3 1/2 months of 2024 has ..read more

I just love creating tablescapes, and this easy table setting featuring a DIY topiary centerpiece was so much fun to create for Spring! For the most part, I kept my neutral colors, but added some touches of green with the topiaries and green block print napkins. This post contains affiliate links which means if you purchase something, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you.  Thank you for supporting my blog.  You can read my full disclosure here. I host Easter every year for my family and I enjoy creating a different table setting each year. Having family and frie ..read more

gath•er: to come together or bring together into one group, collection or place.  Good Morning, and Happy Saturday! I’m so happy you could join me for Saturday Morning Gather today! This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you purchase something through one of my links, I will make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my blog! You can read my full disclosure here. Well friends, I have to say I’m so sorry I have been MIA for a while with posting a Saturday Morning Gather. The last couple of months have flown by and have been filled wit ..read more

It’s menu day for my dinner club and we are hosting a Chinese themed party. We’re sharing some of the best Asian inspired recipes for a Chinese Themed Dinner Party. I think you’re going to love the menu this month! This post contains affiliate links which means if you purchase something, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you.  Thank you for supporting my blog.  You can read my full disclosure here.   If you missed our tablescapes, be sure and pop over to see lots of ideas and inspiration to create you own Chinese Themed Dinner Party. monthly dinner club If ..read more

It’s tablescape day for my dinner club and this month we’re hosting an Asian inspired gathering. Today, I’m sharing the best ideas for hosting a Chinese themed dinner party. This was a very different theme for us, but it really made me think outside the box and get creative. This post contains affiliate links which means if you purchase something, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you.  Thank you for supporting my blog.  You can read my full disclosure here. dinner club If you’re new here, let me tell you about my dinner club. About three years ago, 5 of my blog ..read more

Last week I did some experimenting in the kitchen. I made these easy Asian spring rolls with peanut hoisin dipping sauce and they were so good! I also tried a couple of other dipping sauces and my family did a taste test. I’m sharing all the recipes, so you can see which one is your favorite. This post contains affiliate links which means if you purchase something, I make a small commission at no additional cost to you.  Thank you for supporting my blog.  You can read my full disclosure here. If you enjoy finding new recipes, creative tablescapes and home decor DIY’s and inspira ..read more

gath•er: to come together or bring together into one group, collection or place.  Good Morning, and Happy Saturday! I’m so happy you could join me for Saturday Morning Gather today! This post may contain affiliate links, which means if you purchase something through one of my links, I will make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my blog! You can read my full disclosure here. It seems like 2024 is already passing by so fast! I can’t believe I’m already sharing Valentine’s Day ideas and inspiration. I know a lot of people seem to feel like January ..read more

You won’t believe how amazing this easy one pot cajun jambalaya comfort food recipe is! It is the perfect meal for busy weeknights and also great for serving a large crowd. This post contains affiliate links, which means if you purchase something, I will make a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting my blog. You can read my full disclosure here. About 15 years ago, my husband and I went on a snow skiing trip to Colorado with some friends. One night of the trip, one of the couples made the most delicious jambalaya and was gracious enough to share the recipe ..read more