It’s squash season! Know how I know? This. Yep. I harvested this 8 pound+ monster summer squash from my garden. And that was one of 4 harvested that day.…
A few months ago I was approached by two very close friends of mine who asked me to design their wedding. The bride is a long-time confidant, wine-drinking…
Fabulous DIY Foot Fixes – Loofah Soap, Lotion Bars & Refreshing Spray
Let’s face it, our feet need care. After weeks of wearing flip flops, a few long days of standing at the job, or just their day-to-day function of supporting…
Gorgeous and Easy Christmas Napkins — deck out your table!
Super Simple Christmas Tree Napkins I love an easy craft that has big impact, and these Christmas tree napkins really fit the bill. They’re super simple to make, are…
Beautiful and delicious Pear and Apple cheese balls, a great fall appetizer
Come on… who doesn’t love a cheese ball? They’re fun to eat, and easy to make. Being a bit of a cheeseball myself, I have a particular affinity for these orbs o’…
As many of you know, I’m a big fan of the bubbly, and Champagne — the real deal — has no equal. Friday, October 23rd, 2015 is the sixth…
The Essential Back-To-School “Emergency” Kit for Teachers
I have two sisters, both teachers (and a slew of cousins who are too!). One works at an elementary school, the other at a high school. Their jobs make for…
May 25th is National Wine Day. So how about doing some cooking with wine? In my Tamara Twist Champagne episode I have several ideas for cooking with wine. Wine…
Who doesn’t love a pie? Sweet or savory, when buttery crust is combined with delicious filling, something magical happens. But, how ‘bout something more portable, freezeable, personal. Today on…
Super-Fast DIY Valentine Candle with Printable Water Slide Decals
All right. Let me be candid. My inspiration sometimes comes late in the game. So here I am, just a couple days from Valentine’s day, and I don’t have…