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A beautiful, caring friend deserves a beautiful celebration in her honor on her birthday. My friend Joan is one of the most giving and considerate people and is so busy giving to others that she rarely gets spoiled herself. This year I asked if I could co-host her birthday dinner party with her husband and …
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Earth Day is coming up soon and while you may not necessarily plan to host a big Earth Day celebration, it is a good opportunity for us all to look at our overall impact on the planet and make a few easy changes! I partnered up with Imperfect Produce to bring you a few easy …
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If there is a dessert on a restaurant menu that has lemon or citrus in it then it is a dessert that I will end up ordering. I am obsessed with lemon curd. So, when I received some gorgeous Cara Cara oranges and grapefruit in my Imperfect Produce order I knew I needed to make …
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Every Spring I get overly excited about eating artichokes. These slightly intimidating vegetables are just so good and really not too difficult to make! I’m always doing things like steaming, grilling, or roasting my artichokes. But, when hosting a party where people aren’t easily able to eat and dispose of the artichoke leaves, a great …
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I recently discovered that corned beef and cabbage isn’t actually Irish, but it certainly is a traditional dish at my St. Patrick’s Day celebrations! I look forward to it each year. This year I decided an appetizer twist on this classic St. Patty’s Day meal was necessary. Corned Beef and Cabbage Hand Pies This recipe …
