Summer fruits and herbs go together like peaches and blueberries, strawberries and chocolate, and of course pie and ice cream — the best pairing ever! No the lovely pairing of fruits and herbs aren’t ones that automatically come to mind when you think of summer flavors, or any flavor pairing for that matter, but they…
An Effortless Al Fresco “Fado” Garden Party || A Farewell to Summer
Each event I do is special, but some are just a bit more special than others and this one, inspired by al fresco cafes and Fado, celebrated 6o years of life for the person who builds and assists me in making almost all my creative event ideas into reality. And it was one of the…
Mood Board : An Effortless Al Fresco European Cafe | End of Summer Party
“Há uma música do povo. Nem sei dizer se é um fado. Que ouvindo há um ritmo novo, no ser que tenho guardado…É uma simples melodia. Das que se aprendem a viver.” Há Uma Música Do Povo – Mariza ….“There’s a song from the people. I’m not too sure if it’s a Fado. Once listened, there’s a new…
Sweet & Savory Summer Fruit Salad
Nothing beats juicy ripe fresh summer fruits, like a chilled slice of watermelon on a hot sunny day or savoring a sweet like honey melon on a warm night gazing up at the starry summer sky. It’s one of the many reasons I love summer fruits, not only are they beyond delicious, they’re almost always…
Mango Curd Ice Cream
And just like that, another summer month is coming to its end. July where did you go so quickly? I didn’t get to enjoy and make nearly enough ice cream to commemorate National Ice Cream Month. This food holiday isn’t just a fad either, it’s been around since 1984 when President Ronald Reagan declared July as…
How To : Caring For Fresh Cut Flowers at Home & the Prettiest Colorful Floral Centerpiece DIY
The flowers are blooming! Gardens brimming with colorful pretties, summer gatherings, parties and festive weddings, this time of year being surrounded by fresh flowers is the norm, and one of my favorite things about it. It’s enviable we’ll be bringing fresh cut blooms into our homes this summer whether from the garden or leftover centerpiece…
Summer Reflections :: A Season of Growth
Well, it’s Autumn once again. How did we get here? I’m currently listening to Ella Fitzgerald and La La Land’s original music to get me through some serious seasonal blues. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed summer, it’s been probably one of my best. I mean of course there was Portugal, and I only showed you Lisboa, but…
A Rustic Peach & Blueberry Cake
It’s Friday, Labor Day Weekend has officially kicked off and I’ve got the easiest peach and blueberry cake! And yes, I mean very easy because if we’re having a laidback effortless late summer party, then dessert needs to be just as simple and even more delicious. If you’ve had your fill of peach pie, or…
An Effortless Late Summer Party Menu & a Laidback Playlist
Ready to end this season in style? Well, I’ve got you covered. When I think of Labor Day Weekend I think its the one summer weekend we all deserve to actually do nothing. Now I don’t mean not celebrate, the opposite, please celebrate! Do all the things you want to do before routines begins again…
Grilled Summer Squash and Corn Salad
What really is succotash? It’s a summer salad with a combination of butter beans, corn, summer and squash. Well it became the inspiration for this grilled summer squash corn salad, sans the beans. Like all the recipes I’m sharing this week, this is another easy one to make ahead. Grill up all the squash and…
