Ploughman’s lunch is a traditional British meal that is perfect idea for your next party. Fill a large, rustic platter with cheese, bread, meat, pickled and fresh vegetables, chutney, boiled eggs, and fruit. Guests can enjoy a wonderful sandwich with a side salad. It’s a simple but brilliant dish for entertaining!
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Ever since I was a child, I have loved watching the Olympics. It’s my dream to one day attend an event in person, but for now, I’ll settle with getting…
Hosting a high tea event at home can be really fun and easy. Here are some helpful tips on how to host the perfect high tea party.
Nor does Finland. Or the Beatles. And Nasa never sent robots to Mars. Just some of the intrigues other than JFK the internet loves
If you have never tried (or never even heard of) Pavlova before I don’t blame you. It’s not a dessert that I see very often either. Mainly I’ve seen them in cookbooks and I always think, “Whoa, that’s gorgeous!” It’s a very pretty dessert. So it only makes sense that it was created and…
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“With fresh seafood, plenty of fennel and a touch of saffron, this is the perfect no-fuss pot pie for that ‘little bit fancy’ dinner party. Fennel is like a secret hero ingredient. It’s kind of like that bassline that you can’t really hear, but if you take it out, the whole thing seems wrong. I think it’s really underutilised.” – Matthew Roberts
This Butterscotch Bourbon Budino with Salted Caramel is like a pudding cup for grown ups. It's a rich and creamy indulgent treat that's not overly sweet.
Who doesn’t love rainbow colored foods especially when it’s beautifully colored and in these packed with umami deep, vibrant purple! Not only is it pleasing to your eyes, these delicious Homemade Purple Dumplings will satisfy all your savory cravings and make a perfect festive dish for family & friends! Made with Suncore Foods® Cosmos Red Cabbage Powder & Suncore Foods® Purple Sweet Potato Powder into the dough for the stunning hue! We'll definitely be snagging more than one!
This Creamy Lemon Pasta is an ode to the sweet, fragrant lemons that grow all along Italy’s Amalfi Coast. It’s a signature dish of L’Antica Trattoria in Sorrento. Get the recipe at Food and Wine.
These crispy Fillo bites are a great savoury finger food option for your next party, or a wonderful snack when you feel like something small to enjoy. We love using this quick and easy technique, where Fillo Pastry is simply filled, rolled and sliced to create something delicious. It’s amazing what
Prepare the most delicious puff pastry pizza in just 30 minutes! It’s topped with BBQ chicken and more!
This special occasion dessert is easy enough to whip up every day. Keep it classic with strawberries and passionfruit, or better yet, try something new and top your pavlova with ginger. The pavlova possibilities are endless. Here’s 43 of...
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Good morning– It’s pancake time. We had a little “pancake party” this morning. Laurel is just in from her 7 week road trek and my Mom came by after we walked at the park t…
Roasted chicken mixed with celery, green onions, raisins, apple and a curried mayonnaise...
A look back at midwestern drag culture in the '50s and '60s.
It’s so much cheaper to make right at home and it tastes a million times better too!
I am SO beyond excited to share today's post with you today! It combines three of my most favorite things all in one- a good party, Downton Abbey, and World Market! I wanted my tea
This sandwich loaf will be the talk of the party. Lots can be said about the delicious shrimp, olive and ham fillings!
sitting with my parents and uncle steve in the kitchen an hour before we leave for the party and i’ve been going through pinterest while we chat. it’s led to this little compilation of …
Playing pretty fast and loose with the terms "perfection" and "salad."Recipe here.
Don’t stress over apps, let fillo shells do the heavy lifting.
Get ready! This cute craft is perfect for kids; DIY easy cute origami cats that anyone can make, whatever their age, and decorate as well.
All the flavors of an enchilada, baked in a quiche.
Once the maypole is set up, the children can dance to a waltz, a polka, a jig, or any tune you choose. Our dancers kept track of their braiding by chanting, "Go over it, then under it, and over it and under it," to keep from getting tangled in their ribbons.
Got a tin of Keen’s Curry Powder in the cupboard and not sure what to do with it? Try these Curried Sausage Rolls.
Golden brown puff pastry stuffed with creamy garlic and herb Swiss cheese with chicken is a fantastic meal, but also wonderful for parties and potlucks, too.
These might be my favorite from the Downton Abbey Party Menu. I think I’m going to end up saying that about each and every thing on that menu, but it’s pretty hard to argue with bubblin…
This is a fun collection of Vintage Group Photos of People! Included are Antique School Photos of Children, some in costume, and of Women.
Last year the cup stack was one of my FAVORITE team building activities (see post here). So, naturally, I wanted to give it another shot! The Cup Stack is a fun, yet challenging activity that promotes team work. The supplies are basic: cups, string, rubber bands. I go ahead and tie the string to the rubber bands so it is ready to go. I make a few for groups of 4 and a few for groups of 5, this way no matter what the numbers are in the classroom I can make it work. I start by asking students what teamwork is. What does it look like? sound like? feel like? We brainstorm a list of ideas that I hang in the classroom for students to refer to. Each class comes up with a variety of ideas, but they all center around the same theme. Then I introduce their challenge. I start off my admitting that this will be a frustrating activity. We discuss ways to handle our stress and feelings that arise when others make a mistake or don't do what we want them to do. I model that they will each be given 6 cups and a rubberband with strings attached to it. Their job is to stack the cups into a design by only holding onto their individual string. I demonstrate that when everyone pulls on their string the rubberband opens wider, and vice versa. I also show them the challenges of picking up a cup that has tipped on its side or fallen on the floor. No matter what happens, they must follow the one rule: YOU CAN ONLY TOUCH YOUR STRING. No touching the rubber band, no touching the cup, and no touching other group member's strings. I reinforce how communication is so important in order to reach the goal. Then I set them off. Here are some videos and pics. After about 10-15 minutes, we pause and reflect on our experiences. I ask them to rate their group on how well they worked together using the ideas we wrote at the beginning of the lesson. I ask them what went well for their group. I also ask them what didn't go well for their group. We talk about different strategies and ways we an handle ourselves when things don't go the way we want them to. Throughout the activity I walk around and facilitate positive communication, so I usually have a few examples to help springboard the discussion.
I don’t want to sound like I’m throwing a pity party, but well… I kinda am. At some point last week I hurt my back. There’s nothing like back pain, well I know nothing like back pain. It’s debilitating, and makes me so grateful for my health when I have it {and how dearly I ... Read more
A stringy, ooey, gooey mixture of mozzarella, feta and cream cheese wrapped in a crunchy samosa dough pocket. These fun-filled triangles are the perfect appetizer for cheese lovers. Could be made with phyllo! *Consider doubling the recipe and storing them in the freezer for whenever you need some.
Cheese fondue, cob loaves, French onion dip and prawn cocktails – it was all acceptable in the 80s, and you know what? It’s all made a huge comeback this year. Scroll on and rediscover the retro Australian party food you’d almost forgotten about.
Soooooo baked, you guys. Is it spring where you are? It wants to be spring here, but it’s failing. I give spring an F. Not that it’s even technically spring yet, but when I’m seeing and writing March on everything, it needs to be spring. I need tulips and daffs sprouting out of my nose. […]
Recipe for Double Decker Apricot Turkey Sandwiches. Apricot jam with honey nut cream cheese and turkey sandwiched between cinnamon raisin bread.
Soft buttery rolls are filled with pastrami and cheese, sauced up, then baked until golden and bubbly, making an irresistible hot pastrami slider.
Caramel fudge is a classic recipe that uses condensed milk, butter, golden syrup and brown sugar. Delicious and melt-in-the-mouth, you won't be able to stop at one piece!
What does it take for a brit to get his hands on some meyer lemons? Turns out it’s a simple matter of one transatlantic flight, a garden in Alabama, and an editor willing to carry some in his hand luggage on another flight across America! Simple really. On a trip to NYC, at the end of last year, I w
Childhood party favourite fairy bread gets the cob loaf treatment, complete with a sweet cheesecake filling and freckles, strawberries and wafer biscuits to serve.
The rose water in this pie filling compliments the floral notes of the white peaches and adds that certain je ne sais quoi that makes a dish feel special. It should be noted you can certainly use yellow peaches. Nectarines would be nice too. This can be easily adapted to make a full sized pie, just slice the peaches instead of dice them. While I’ve given measurements below, I usually just add the rose and honey to taste along with a healthy handful of basil. I often make it as a galette for a quick & easy dessert for impromptu dinner guests with dough I keep on hand in the freezer. Try it with some homemade cardamom ice cream & candied almonds. You’ll just die. It’s so good.
