Time to take the party outdoors! The temperature is mild, the jasmine is fragrant and the evenings are just lovely. That is, until you get attacked by a swarm of mosquitoes. So before your bash, don’t forget to douse the perimeter of your outside space with backyard bug spray. Get aggressive in the fight — burn [...]
April 2, 2012
Easter Recipes: Roasted Rack of Lamb with Yogurt Mint Sauce
April 2, 2012 By 1 Comment
It’s nearing Easter, and my seasonal palate really craves lamb. This is a favorite recipe. It’s super-easy and impressive, especially if you “french” the rack. Frenching means to trim the fat and membranes between the bones of the rack, so they are really clean. I’ve seen small racks prepared this way referred to as “lollipop” [...]
March 29, 2012
Party Thyme Quick Tip: Experiment with Seating
March 29, 2012 By 1 Comment
Depending on the type of event you are hosting, parties are a great time to experiment with different seating configurations in your home. For example, maybe you need to arrange for a kids table in a dining room, or desire more seating in a living room.
March 27, 2012
Recipe Tuesday: Orange Scented Flan
March 27, 2012 By 4 Comments
My daughter wanted a grapefruit this morning. When I told her we didn’t have any, I explained to her that the season for our favorite Texas red grapefruits is winding to a close. This reminded me that I needed to post this recipe for Orange Scented Flan, since Spring is here. Good-bye winter. So long [...]
March 24, 2012
Party Thyme Quick Tip: Bistro Lights
March 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Christmas lights aren’t just for the holiday season. Get more out of them by stringing them across your outdoor entertaining space or wrapping them around tree trunks. This creates a festive ambiance any time of year. My patio is not very well lit and the easy solution was to string these bistro lights, which I [...]
