Mocktail Recipes for Easy Entertaining at Home. Looking for an alcohol-free beverage or Craft Mocktail to serve at your next gathering? Tapa Toro Spanish Restaurant at ICON Park featured inventive mocktails to enjoy throughout "Dry January." Thankfully, they were kind to share some of the recipes with me. Are you following a “Dry January?” Or, here’s a new term I just … [Read more...]

Frosted Frozen Grapes are perfect for Easy Entertaining, Festive Garnish for Bubbles or Party Snack! All you need for an instant party is a bottle of bubbles! Am I right? Once you hear that cork "POP" any day and any gathering turns into a celebration. Whether you prefer Champagne, sparkling wine, Prosecco or Cava, these frozen frosted grapes will simply take it to the … [Read more...]

This post is written in partnership with CK Mondavi and Family. As always, the opinions here are all my own. Summer's quickly come to an end but that doesn't mean you have to put away the grill or stop enjoying fun cookouts with friends. I’m happy to share my “good any time of year” Grilled Peaches and Wine Poached Cherries Mascarpone Stack recipe. It's probably the easiest … [Read more...]

California Dreaming, Picnics and Wine Pairings. As a CK Mondavi & Family Wines Ambassador, I’m happy to share my easy and healthy Roasted Chickpeas Mediterranean Salad with a rich and vibrant grilled lemon white wine vinaigrette. It's perfect for Spring and Summer picnics (or in Florida - all year round!). All opinions are my own. As always, I only share with you … [Read more...]

Easy Paella Recipe using leftover ingredients perfect for Spanish Theme Party and National Paella Day How do you use get creative in the kitchen? I’m a big fan of “Everything But The Kitchen Sink” recipes where you use whatever mishmash of ingredients you find in your fridge or pantry. (Here’s my epic ‘Kitchen Sink” cookies.) Tapa Toro, my favorite Spanish restaurant … [Read more...]

White Party Cheese & Drink Pairings and Tips for a casual picnic or chic gathering! Looking for ideas to host a fun white party or picnic? Read along for tips to keep the entertaining easy, and the party epic. The white theme helps to keep it simple or go all out. Your choice. I recently hosted a "Cheesy White Party" in partnership with VisitCheeselandia.com and … [Read more...]

Meatball Sliders with a Southern Twist, Easy Delicious Appetizer for your Big Game Party! Are you a fan of meatball sliders? You’ll love this recipe with a Southern twist. Rosina Artisan Smoky Maple Bacon Meatballs are tossed in sweet spicy BBQ sauce, topped with melted cheddar cheese, sautéed caramelized onions, and extra crispy bacon (because we all love bacon!) then … [Read more...]

"Everything But The Kitchen Sink" Cookies - the only cookie recipe you'll ever need. Cookies and Wine - ‘Tis The Season! Check out expert pairing tips learned from Riana Mondavi from CK Mondavi and Family and a versatile “Everything But The Kitchen Sink” cookie recipe that will help you create a million different types of cookies for an epic cookies and wine … [Read more...]