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Light Summer Dish

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One of my favorite meals to prepare for summer entertaining is the lobster roll.

 

To save on time I usually by lobster tails and grill them rather than boiling live lobsters, but you can do either one.

Light and Easy Lobster Rolls via Sarah Sofia Productions

When making this meal for more than two people I often add crab meat to make it meatier.  Also, use sourdough rolls or old-fashioned hot dog buns to dress up your meal. 

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I Scream You Scream We All Scream For Ice Cream Sandwiches!

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Homemade ice cream sandwiches are the perfect dessert for kids and adults on a summer’s night or for a festive party!  Bake your favorite cookie, one of mine is Tollhouse Chocolate Chip and Oatmeal, and let them cool.  Turn cookies over and add two scoops of vanilla or coffee ice cream to the bottom of a cookie and place the other cookie on top to make sandwich. 

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Light Summer Desserts

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Summer is the perfect time to be creative with your food and make delicious but healthy choices.  Two of my favorite desserts that we had this past week while enjoying some R&R on Lake Norman are peach and blueberry cobbler (shown above) and grilled peaches.

Peach-Blueberry Cobbler

Ingredients: Serves 20

  • 5 peaches, peeled, pitted and sliced (make sure they are not too ripe)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup of splenda, divided
  • 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • Pam cooking spray
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup light butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 cups fresh blueberries or 1 container
  • 2 tablespoons of splenda for top

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 

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Celebrating Our Independence: July 4th Entertaining

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Since I was a child, I have loved celebrating July 4th with the parades, the food, and fireworks!  I continue to enjoy this festive holiday with entertaining my friends and family.  The colors are so bold and playful and you can use them as accents in flower arrangements, as shown in the above picture, liens, food, serving dishes, and decorations such as lanterns and candles.… Read more

A Wine Tasting & Tapas Themed Bridal Shower

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A wine tasting and tapas bridal shower or bachelorette party is a perfect theme for a bride who enjoys wine and doesn’t like to be the center of attention.  This is a fun party that allows guests to mix and mingle and learn a little about wine.  You can host this party in your home, at a wine cellar, a winery, or if the weather is nice outside in someone’s backyard or patio.… Read more

Father’s Day

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Father’s Day is a great excuse to jump-start your summer fun!  Why not host a cookout in his honor after a day of golf or miniature golf for all ages.  My father loves the color blue but you can use any colors to decorate your tablescape.  To get the whimsical look in the above flower arrangement gather blue and green hydrangeas, a round glass vase and wiffle balls. 

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Spring Has Sprung Series: Mother’s Day

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Mother’s Day was established by Anna Marie Jarvis, following the death of her mother Ann Jarvis, to honor mothers and motherhood.  Congress officially designated the second Sunday of May as a holiday in 1914.  Today, the occasion is celebrated in more than 150 countries.

Mothers Day Celebration

Celebrate your mother this year with personal touches such as a simple but colorful flower arrangement, a homemade brunch, a beautiful luncheon, or dinner on the patio. 

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Spring Has Sprung Series: Kentucky Derby Party

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More than likely you will be watching some or part of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday.  So why not enjoy it with friends and pour some mint juleps?  A small wager on your favorite horse will make the race more exciting.  Don’t forget the bourbon, whether for another drink or combined with chocolate for delicious bourbon balls. … Read more

Spring Has Sprung Series: Cinco de Mayo

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Cinco de Mayo commemorates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.  While it is a regional holiday in Mexico, it is a festive holiday in the States where family and friends come together with colorful and flavorful food, music, and dancing.  One of my favorite dishes is Rib-eye Fajitas on the Grill with chips and salsa and a good margarita. 

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Spring Has Sprung Series: Spring Entertaining

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As the weather gets warmer we want to spend more time outside with our family and friends.  This spinach and strawberry chicken salad is a perfect dish for two or for a group of friends enjoying a sunny afternoon.   Additionally, not everyone has the time or talent to make every meal from scratch and I have added a few short cuts.

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