Have you heard me mention that I love appetizers? What could possibly be better than these flavor infused figs, stuffed with goat cheese and wrapped in a puff pastry blanket? What’s so great about appetizers and finger foods? I love…
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Pancakes
“A huge stack of pumpkin pancakes” is what my little one said in response to “what do you want for breakfast?” So, try as I might to pretend it’s still summer, fall has arrived. Honestly, I don’t know where the…
Vegan Cucumber Hummus Canapé
Do you know what’s really hard? (Hint: it’s not this cucumber hummus appetizer) Being sick when you have little kids. Parents don’t get sick days. I spent last week pretty under the weather and was better by the weekend. That…
Best Fish Tacos with Mango Slaw
I love fish tacos! Especially this recipe with a hint of coconut, mango slaw and cilantro lime sauce. They remind me of vacations. I have tried many recipes, many ways of making them, and many different toppings and slaws. This…
Spicy Jalapeño Margarita Recipe (Summer Cocktail)
Why A Spicy Jalapeño Margarita Is the Best Summer Cocktail I’m not big drinker. But, I do love to host a dinner party. And, I do love jalapeños. This cocktail is the perfect balance of spice and refreshing. It makes…
Peach and Burrata Salad
Last week I found myself literally obsessing over making a peach and burrata salad. This salad is fresh, easy, and impressive. It features seasonal peaches, fresh burrata, homemade pesto, pistachios, pea shoots and a balsamic reduction if you’re extra ambitious….
Fancy Smoked Salmon Cucumber Appetizer
These easy smoked salmon cucumber appetizers are perfect for parties. Crisp cucumber slices are topped with smoked salmon, a lemony dill yogurt, and capers. My smoked salmon appetizers are a staple for dinner parties and entertaining. Whenever I think of…
7 TIPS FOR PLANNING A PRINCESS PARTY
Planning a Princess party? As parents, we want our child’s birthday party to be magical and memorable for them. What do you want to avoid? 20 children running wild with nothing to keep them entertained, a character that’s not “realistic,”…
My First Blog Post
Hello, I’m Isabelle Welcome, and thanks in advance for reading! Do you want to learn to easily host impressive dinner parties, brunches, and and holidays? Throw the best birthday parties for your kids? Plan the best vacations for your family?…