Yesterday we had a very special visitor stop by the Hollis home… a Leprechaun!! This leprechaun left a trail of footsteps all over the house with notes addressed to Sir Jackson (Rachel’s oldest son). Apparently the leprechaun had left a special surprise for Jackson, but wanted to give him a secret code to find it……. Read more »
Looking for a quick and fun treat to make this St. Patrick’s Day? I’ve got one just for you that I concocted out of 2 (yes you read that right) ingredients! This is a variation of the beloved Peanut Butter Cup and can be whipped up in about 10 minutes. It’s great for those with… Read more »
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These savory sausage filled cheddar biscuits were a huge hit with my family (and the landscapers who happened to be working on the backyard) this Saturday morning. Also, since I used Bisquick to make the they’re insanely easy to accomplish. They were great fresh out of the oven with butter and even jam (I love… Read more »
UPDATE: SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW CLOSED. CONGRATS TO OUR WINNER, TERI L!! We have an exciting Giveaway for you! Our friend, Clodagh McKenna, Irish chef and writer extraordinaire, recently released her fourth book last month: Clodagh’s Kitchen Diaries. I love the way she formatted this cookbook; it takes you through a year of cooking inspiration month-by-month…. Read more »
In honor of St. Patrick’s day, we got cooking with Chef Brandon Boudet, executive chef and co-owner, of LA’s Irish bar and restaurant, Tom Bergin’s Tavern. As the mind behind Tom Bergin’s recent menu makeover, he was kind enough to share with us a fresh new dish – the Shaved Raw Brussel Sprout Salad. As you… Read more »
Rope candlesticks are by far the most user friendly DIY I’ve ever done. They are so so simple to make!! I recommend this one for any crafters who, like myself, have a love for wine because it’s a way to recycle your bottles. Let’s jump to it: Supplies: 1. empty bottle 2. rope (I got… Read more »
We’re always trying to come up with new and inventive ways to serve salad to our guests and we loved this concept because the bowl itself is actually part of the salad too!! These would be great side dish for a spring cookout and they’re so simple to make you it’s almost not fair… Read more »
Back in 2004 when I was looking to name my events company, I stumbled across the word 'Chic' in an old dictionary. The definition was: “a fashionable lifestyle, ideology, or pursuit”. I fell in love with the word and the idea that chic is the pursuit of something better, prettier, or cooler than you are today. Chic isn’t a state of being or even a destination, chic is the journey you take on the way to something greater. ~Rachel
Question: Star, from Macon, GA Asks: What type of food will I need if I’m hosting a sip and shop? Rachel’s Answer: Hi Star, there’s really no wrong answer here. When I’ve hosted shopping events in the past I tend to focus on light and fun appetizers like Cheddar Apple Crostini or these individual Quinoa Salads. Brunch is always a nice… Read more »
