A Spooky Dark & Stormy-A Fun Halloween Party Idea
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A Spooky Dark & Stormy-A Fun Halloween Party Idea

Halloween is my favorite of all the holidays. Personally, I like to express the sentiments of the season by hosting a truly haunting fête.

In need of a last-minute Halloween party idea? This Halloween cocktail—the dark & stormy—is super quick and easy to make and it’s deranged melon ball accouterments can be put together just as fast, too. It beckons the title, the Dark & Spooky.

The most spine-chilling part? The melon balls become more deranged-looking as time passes and is bound to scintillate your guests. To top it off, they make for one perfectly sweet and spine-chilling snack. Muahahaha!

Homemade Pear + Mascarpone Ravioli with Thyme Butter Sauce
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Homemade Pear + Mascarpone Ravioli with Thyme Butter Sauce

When your Italian (I-ty for short) bestie asks you to teach her how to make pasta, it’s not only a universal delight, it’s destiny. Nicole and I didn’t mess around; we set up shop. She got’erself a brand new white Kitchenaid right off “the Amazon” and heavy duty sheet rollers to boot.  An oft (and real darn good) cook, all the other necessities fell right into place.
The time had come to reign in our cultural culinary kismet.

Thanksgiving Side Dishes: Seasons of Home Recipes
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Thanksgiving Side Dishes: Seasons of Home Recipes

Hi there friends! The recipe edition of Seasons of Home is back. Last time we shared all things apple for the sweet introduction to fall and this time it’s all about Thanksgiving side dishes! I am partnering with your favorite bloggers on this one and sharing 15 incredible recipes that will be sure to inspire your next holiday gathering. A big thank you to Ella Claire for once again hosting such a mouth watering event!

Catch of the Day: Martine’s Braised Fish with Rice Pilaf

Catch of the Day: Martine’s Braised Fish with Rice Pilaf

It was a twenty-four hour sojourn to Martine’s quintessential New England home with one of my best girlfriends, Connie, who introduced us. There we were, three fine women sitting alongside the Quaimbog Cove in Stonington, Connecticut, fully present, laughing often, and chit-chatting about life over good wine in each other’s much desired good company.