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I was waaaaay to excited when I came across this recipe and I’m happy to share with you all my latest and greatest find in my “simple, but make your guests think you’re the best hostess” recipe category. You see, we love to entertain, but I don’t really enjoy the amount of time it takes to prepare an impressive spread. That’s why I’m always on the hunt for quick and easy recipes that pack a punch. And these little ba

This weekend, one of my best friends, Keturah, is having her boyfriend, Jamie (they share an international love story involving overseas moves and strong leaps of faith!), in town from Carlisle, Cumbria! To celebrate, Keturah’s hosting a good ol’ fashioned barbecue here in sunny Southern California. I decided that I want to bring something very American, yet festive, fun and appropriate for this fine

Lauren had me at…martini! Good food, style chats and unique cocktail recipes is what you can find over at chatN’chow. After perusing her site for…hmmm…about a second, I knew that I had to have Lauren Guest Bartend for me during my summer series! Today, she’s sharing with us her favorite way to spend her summer weekend & on the menu: Cucumber Gin Fizz. The first round’s on me! S

Can’t go wrong with this classic:Vodka + Soda + splash of Cranberry Pour 2 oz of Vodka (your favorite) over ice in a highball glass. Fill almost to top of glass with club soda or flavored seltzer (preferably lime) Top off with a splash of cranberry juice (preferably Ocean Spray Cranraspberry) Garnish with lime wedge flickr photo from: johnboy mitchell It is pretty value enough for me. Personally, if all site ow

Since I’ve started my garden, I have a new found love – BASIL! Before our open house today (http://www.soldbynick.com/), I’m going to mix up this recipe, let it chill for a couple of hours and serve it with my chicken and whole wheat pasta dinner tonight. Three-Berry Basil Rosé Sangria RecipeIngredients ½ cup fresh or frozen raspberries, rinsed ½ cup fresh or frozen blueberries, rinsed ½ cup fresh o