I’m in Ohio for a while, and unfortunately had to leave my ice cream maker in Tokyo. I have been dying to have an ice cream social, so we planned one with my extended family after our weekly Sunday night pizza (I love the Midwest!! Pizza and ice cream, sigh). Since I couldn’t make interesting
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The Mason Shaker: We love this cocktail shaker made from a mason jar. Your average cocktail shaker tends to be pretty boring and ugly, so why not splurge a little for one with some character? photo from themasonshaker.com
Olive and Almond Tapenade Pasta
Let’s face it, we’ve all gone a little crazy at Costco. And I’m no exception. Even though I usually am only cooking for one or two, I love Costco for their great meat, excellent selection of bulk organic foods and good quality. The challenge is always making sure that I don’t buy too many things
Summer Cocktail Party
Summer nights are so perfect for entertaining. It’s warm enough that you can sit outside in the evenings (with a few citronella candles). We plan on taking advantage of the fleeting summer weather with a cocktail party, and here are a few ideas! To eat: Margarita Watermelon. It’s watermelon soaked in tequila and lime juice
Redwood Regional Park in Oakland, CA
Some places just make you feel good. Let’s talk about one of my favorites. I was lucky enough to work for our city-run day camp for a couple of summers when I was a teenager. We took the little kids to our local beach, but the older kids came with us up to the redwoods
Strawberry Cheesecake Bites: An Oven-Free Dessert
I’m a huge sucker for bite-sized or miniature food, especially for parties. There are a few different versions of stuffed strawberries floating around Pinterest, and I’ve been dying to try them. I’m in the States for a few weeks, and thought the Fourth of July would be the perfect opportunity to test a recipe. It
Bourbon and Peach Cocktail
Bourbon and peaches are a perfect match, and this cocktail brings them together for a refreshing summer drink. I used peach slices and lime to garnish this one, but I wish I’d had a sprig of rosemary. That would have taken it to a whole different level! Love the combination of bourbon and
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Copper cups and mugs: The warm glow of copper adds so much character to a kitchen, we love the idea of putting it on the dinner table as well. A few of our favorite copper drinking vessels come from Dot & Bo (left) and Napa Style (right). If you want to test drive the Napa