I missed the side walk sales in town last week so I was delighted when I finally found time to visit my favourite new store in town, Kirby and Co, and found this gorgeous toast rack in their sale section.  I bought two, you can […]

Costco has some fantastic knives as part of a special stand, so do not know how long they will be there. I bought the small paring knife last weekend, then  went back for two more and a boning knife.  The chef at the stand tells […]

I have put together a list of dishes I do, and already have noticed some omissions, no desserts, but we can use these as a starting point and take it from there.  I will update and add recipe links as and when Soups   Gazpacho […]

I am so glad you could all join me and my friends today.  I would like to introduce my friends Sue, Ginger, Robin, Denise and Caroline who have been helping me today and whom I love. Also can I ask you a big round of […]

Lots of planning. I am going to share me my philosophy of entertaining. This is what works for me and if you take one idea away from today, then we are golden.. Last year Laura Bolton spoke and, for me, her best advice was to […]