I know, a picnic in the park? When was the last time I did that? It’s been ages! When my friend Sheila suggested meeting for a picnic in the park all I could think was “Not meet at a coffee shop?” or “Grab lunch at a cafe?” “Picnic in the park? Seriously? I haven’t done that in years, not since my kids were in elementary school!” What a sweet idea it was and such a beautiful way to meet.
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New Year’s Brunch with Jo & Oliver
Happy Sunday! Hope your’e having a relaxing weekend. Today I’d like to share with you pics of a wonderful brunch we had last Sunday with our good friends Jo and Oliver.
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Christmas Eve Dinner Twenty Twenty
Today I’d like share some pictures from a phenomenal dinner on Christmas Eve with just our two families – ours and Vijay and Priya’s. A small gathering with loads of fun!
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Early Fall Black Eyed Pea Salad
I call this an early fall black eyed pea salad because it has lots of ingredients that are in abundance in early fall – veggies such as tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, and even fruits such as pomegranates.
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Late Summer Tea with Friends
In late summer celebrating our friend Rose’s birthday is a wonderful treat especially when the three of us good friends meet for tea.
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Mediterranean Style Afternoon Tea
Hi everyone. Looking for a creative idea for afternoon tea? Give this mediterranean style teatime spread a try. It’s cool, light, refreshing, and easy to put together.
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Rosé Lime Watermelon Cocktail
With our hot summer days in full force a glass of chilled rosé wine is a welcome respite on a lazy summer evening. How about jazzing it up a bit? This cocktail does just that. With in season watermelon juice, a bit of lime syrup, and wine, the result is a delicious cocktail that’s cool and eclectic.
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Chardonnay, Goat Cheese and Crackers. The Perfect Pairing
Hello and Happy Weekend! Are you going to see friends, maybe having them over? Planning on serving wine? How about a chilled bottle of chardonnay? And how about the perfect pairing for this full bodied white wine? Try serving it with goat cheese and crackers. A winning combo 👌🏼🥂🧀😋,
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Tuscan Summer Dinner at Babita and Shankar’s
Hello and Happy Wednesday! Hope you are having a good week. Today I’d like to share with you a menu suggestion for a light and summery dinner perfect for an al fresco evening .
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Happy Lunar New year! The Year of the Ox 2021
I know there aren’t any Lunar New Year parades or celebrations to go to this year but that doesn’t mean it can’t be festive. Making homemade dumplings with the family is one sure way of enjoying time together while celebrating Lunar New Year which is the Year of the Ox in 2021. Here are a few tried out Asian inspired recipes that will surely make Lunar New Year fun at home. Given them a try!
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