Super Easy Planter’s Punch On a recent trip to Round Hill Resort in Jamaica, in the late afternoons we made the trek from beach to thatched-roof pool bar for planter’s punch. I’m not usually a rum fan, or much of a hard alcohol fan, but this fruity and punchy cocktail was the perfect warm weather…
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Fourth of July Menu
What We’re Cooking for the 4th I’m planning an easy 4th of July menu that will feed a crowd, but won’t knock me off my feet in terms of prep and cook time. I want something different than burgers and dogs, although truthfully I love those too. Here’s some menu inspiration in case it helps…
Fourth of July Favorites
Friday Live List: Fourth of July Favorites! My amazing assistant Melissa is planning an easy chili dog buffet for her 4th of July guests in Chappell Hill, complete with Teton Waters Ranch grass-fed sausages, buns, grated cheddar, relish, Bubbies sauerkraut, chopped red onion and Marcia’s Weeknight Chili. End the night with dessert served on these…
Grilled Chile-Lime Flank Steak
Grilled chile-lime flank steak is the ultimate feed-a-crowd meal. Marinate it with a Arbol chile and Mexican lime marinade and we’re talking about a delicious main dish, fajita fixing or chopped carne asada for tacos. With the 4th of July around the corner, I thought you might need this recipe in your back pocket. Marinate…
Summer Books, Podcasts and Shows
School is out, traffic is non-existent and everyone is road tripping, beach bound and European vacationing. This week, we’re sharing our favorite things to read, stream and listen to this summer. Melissa has trips to Washington D.C. and Newport, Rhode Island, and of course plenty of time in Chappell Hill, Texas, where the fig tree…
Father’s Day Gift Ideas 2019
Father’s Day Gift Guide Melissa here with a special “love list” as we honor all the dads out there. They are our “rocks” and we wouldn’t be the same without them. I am so fortunate to have had the BEST father, although our time together was way too short, and I’m so lucky to have…
Friday Love List: Teacher Gift Guide
Greetings from Santa Fe! I’m here for a culinary conference and basically in full-on culinary geek mode. Off to hear Danny Meyer speak, interviewed by one of my favorite food writers Kim Severson. In other news, school is out soon and man our teachers need a break. We had a few requests for a teacher…
Friday Love List.0510
Watch Brené Brown: The Call to Courage on Netflix. If you haven’t seen it yet, then get on it. You’ll laugh! You’ll cry! I may watch it again to soak up all the wisdom and tools. One of the many insightful things she said was, “For me, the lesson was, I get so busy chasing…
Frozen Mango Margaritas
Spicy Frozen Mango Margaritas Memories of sipping frozen mango margaritas while floating in a Mexican resort pool brought me to this post. About a decade ago, which is hard to believe, a good friend’s parents lent their residence at the Four Seasons Punta Mita for a girls weekend. I’m not sure I fully appreciated at…
Weekly Meal Plan // May 5-10
A Week of Easy Meals SUNDAY I want an easy Cinco de Mayo dinner that’s not too labor intensive. Grilled Chile-Lime Flank Steak will be perfect. I’m tempted to grill the green onions instead of using them in the marinade, watch Instagram stories to see the method. I’ll also serve this with my favorite creamy…