Monthly Archives: August 2010

Asian Inspiration

By Rachel | Published: August 31, 2010
Whenever you’re having a dinner party, I highly recommend you take 30 minutes out of your planning and create a little something extra for the table. We were having a get together recently with a little Asian flair so I pulled 6 of these together for the spread. I printed the menus in red ink  Read More...
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Super Hero Menu

By Rachel | Published: August 30, 2010
Yesterday we celebrated my baby’s 2nd birthday (I can’t believe how quickly two years have gone by) with a Super Hero themed party. It was a ton of work (I’ve never had so many kids in my house before) but everyone looked adorable in their homemade super hero costumes, and I was happy that Sawyer’s  Read More...
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Pico de Gallo

By Rachel | Published: August 26, 2010
My mom has been making this salsa for years. It’s the perfect topping for tacos, or if you’re from Bakersfield like I am, also the perfect topping for Tri-Tip. It only has a few ingredients, and is the simplest thing in the world, but guest still inevitably look at me like I’ve walked on water  Read More...
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Honey Bunches of Chicken

By Rachel | Published: August 25, 2010
This week is a mad dash to finalize all the details of Sawyer’s 2nd Super Hero themed birthday party on Sunday… mad dash because I have “real” client’s events to produce and am trying my best to squeeze in my own personal event into the mayhem.Food is always a key ingredient at any of my  Read More...
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Purple Party

By Rachel | Published: August 24, 2010
I received an unexpected call a few weeks ago. A client I hadn’t heard from in 5 years called and asked me to pull together an event for her daughter’s birthday. 5 years ago we had worked together to pull off a fantastic Bat Mitzvah and now that little girl had grown up and is  Read More...
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Fiesta Corn Salad

By Rachel | Published: August 23, 2010
I knew that this type of salad existed, I mean, I’ve seen it at the occasional fiesta-ish buffet but it never occurred to me to make it myself. Though, as you well know, corn is in season, and the going rate is 6 ears for $1 at the local grocer… are you kidding me?? Fresh,  Read More...
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Goat Cheese Crostini with Truffle Honey

By Rachel | Published: August 20, 2010
Oh yes, you read that title correctly… this is in fact one of the most decadent, yet simple appetizers I have in my arsenal. Simply toast a sliced baguette, top with fresh goat cheese and candied walnuts then drizzle with truffle honey. The crunch of the baguette paired with the tang of the goat cheese  Read More...
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All Buttoned Up

By Rachel | Published: August 19, 2010
If you’re like me, then you have a random collection of buttons that grows in size and assortment with each following year. This is a great use for all those buttons, and as per usual, it would make a thoughtful hostess gift OR is something you can use to brighten up your drinking accessories! Button  Read More...
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Double Rainbow Thank You Cards

By Rachel | Published: August 18, 2010
In celebration of my favorite You Tube sensation EVER Double Rainbow, I’ve created a themed thank you note. These are the perfect party favor for a summer soiree or a hostess gift the next time you get invited over for dinner! The greatest part is that this is stuff most of you (at least those  Read More...
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Chef of the Future – Not Your Average Cajun Seasoning Summer Promotion One 4 oz. Jar and a Free 1 oz. trial size!

By Rachel | Published: August 17, 2010
I love this product and use it almost every morning on my scrambled eggs!! It’s also the key ingredient in my Mandarine Roast Chicken and my Turkey Chili!! Product Details This Promotion ends September 15th.  Buy One Full Sized Jar (4 ounces) Get a 1 Ounce Trial Sized Jar Free! A Cajun Dry Rub/shake on  Read More...
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