“The world-famous Hurricane is a Pat O’Brien’s original. The cocktail is a sweet alcoholic drink consisting of rum, passion fruit syrup and limejuice. The drink originated in the 1940s because of the need to use up 50 cases of the less popular rum that the local distributors forced the bar to buy before getting the more popular scotch and whiskey liquors. […]
Tag Archives | Summer Entertaining
How to Prepare for Entertaining Guests: The Table 101
I am passionate about entertaining. Not only my own entertaining, but your entertaining as well. In this video I discuss items you should have on hand to set the table or buffet for your next gathering. “Help! I have a fear of hosting a dinner party and I don’t know where to start! “ If […]
Chillin’ or Grillin’: What’s your summer entertaining style?
Can you believe it? We are at about the half way mark for the Summer of 2103. And to make the most of the remaining days, we want to know… what is your Summer Style? Have you spent the first half CHILLIN’ and now you are ready to start inviting the neighbors over and GRILLIN’? […]
Red, White and Blue Celebrations
Summer is for Celebrating and if I had to pick one visual symbol that represents this joyful season it would be the American Flag. The colors red, white and blue are peppered through the decor, food and beverages of gathering everywhere. I spotted a few for you to enjoy and provide inspiration. Share your favorites […]
Recipes + Tips for a Fresh Summer Berry Cocktail Bar {#SundaySupper}
The summer entertaining season is upon us and just as if mother nature could read our minds, so is the juicy summer berry season. How did she know? What a fantastic combination! And what better place to combine this match made in heaven than on the cocktail bar. Prepare to greet your warm weather revelers! […]
Cinco vs Derby. Lime vs Mint. The battle continues.
Kentucky Derby or Cinco de Mayo? Mint Julep or Margarita? It is an age-old question leading up to the first weekend in May. Well OK, maybe not age-old but still, a question that I have asked every year in May during my adult entertaining years. Living in the North East most of my life Cinco […]
Entertaining In the Heat: Video ABC
FIRST THINGS FIRST: SAFETY CHECK Getting together with friends and family is the perfect way to spend summer evenings and weekends but being aware of safety concerns will make you the ultimate host. - Keep in mind the ages of your guests and their needs; both young and old. - Consider moving your event inside […]
Vanilla Mint Soda Sipper Recipe
Tonight’s An Appealing Plan #GardenPartyChat {Wednesday 8P EST} topic will be Hot Fun in the Summertime. Each week’s chat features folks from a variety of worlds including all my favorite topics: Garden, Food, Decor, Events, Travel, Design, Cocktails… The following guests will be submitting questions on their area of speciality. Please take a moment to get to […]
Celebrating the 4th Of July Over the Years
The Fourth of July is one of those holidays that although I have {as we all do} gotten older, I can almost still recall past celebrations as if it was just last year. Middle School years living in Connecticut, one of our neighbors dads had a convertible and would start the day at 7AM driving […]
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