Summer is here which means it’s time for summer parties! You really don’t need an extravagant decorating budget to fill your party table with gold! Small accents, patterns or gold leafing achieve the same elegant look as gilded pieces at a fraction of the cost. While it’s not recommended to overload your table decoration with gold, there are a [...]
Do you like Italian antipasti? You know, these delicious vegetables pickled in olive oil? Today we’ll see how to succeed in marinating summer produces like eggplants and zucchini. These will make perfect appetizers or side dishes to delight your guests. In summer, bell peppers, zucchinis and eggplants are in season. You have to grill them first, before pickling them for [...]
Pistachio Crumbly Cake, Shaved Carrot Salad, Cocktail The Shucks Deluxe, Honey Soy Braised Ribs

Summer is knocking at the door, so maybe you’ll want to enjoy the good weather outside instead of scratching your head about what to cook tonight? So if you’re looking for easy dinner menu ideas to get your meals planning in order for next week — here’s some great [...]
Question: “What can I do with strawberries that are overripe as my kids don’t want to touch them anymore?” Sent by Joanna. Editor: Maybe one of the best way to use overripe strawberries — just as any other fruit — is to make a puree or jam. Jam will keep for longer in glass jars. Here’s the recipe in pictures [...]
What would you think of a sweet apricot tart topped with crisp poppy seeds? Yes, you know these small black seeds that remain between your teeth when you try to offer your prettiest smile! The slightly tart taste of apricot is perfect for bringing summer on the menu. If you want to balance the acidity, add a hint of sugar over [...]











