Trying to be Martha…
In the February issue of Martha, there they were….staring at me in all their deliciousness. {Coconut Thumbprint Cookies with Salted Caramel} mmm…. So, naturally I had to make them and say to myself, “I will just eat a couple, then take the rest around to friends and family tomorrow.” Totally justifiying the whole thing. But in reality, I probably ate over half the batch. But WORTH IT! They are amazing and I encourage you to make them yourself. These would ...
Fluffy Winter Meringues
{Believe} it or not, on the last day of this Thanksgiving weekend, I had an urge to bake just one more thing. Plus, I had some left over egg whites in the fridge I wanted to use up. “Waste not, want not” is what I still hear my mom saying to me :) There is something to be said about this simple, yet sort of complex delicacy. {Preheat} oven to 200 degrees The food products you will need: 3 large ...
Breakfast for Dessert!
I love this idea that Martha Stewart Weddings posted today- Breakfast for dessert! I always liked the idea of a ‘night-cap’ for your guests of Chocolate Chip Cookies and Milk or Fresh Hot Chocolate. If your wedding lasts into the hours of the night, send your guests off with a delicious breakfast!
Mini Desserts
This wedding/party trend is so cute and so memorable for your guests- petite food! Whether it be bite-sized burgers and fries or small sweet treats, it’s always a crowd pleaser.
Unexpected Arrangements
Going outside the ‘norm’ for any event leaves your guests saying- “Why has no one ever thought of that!”. Which as Martha would put it, “Is a good thing”. Check out this beautiful arrangement of flowers which sprawls out of the vase sideways, instead of in a traditional bouquet shape, from marthastewartweddings.com…
Bloomington Playwrights Annual Gala 09/03/2010
My first time helping with a fundraiser gala was amazing! I met many awesome people who were truly passionate about what they bring to our community. Thanks BPP and good luck with your next season!
