The Peach is the thing. If you have nice, ripe peaches for this dessert it will be heavenly! And it’s so fast to put together – you can even use Bisquick instead of the shortcake recipe if you’re pressed for time (I certainly have done that before). The vanilla sauce brings out the flavor of the peaches. And if there are leftovers, it’s good for breakfast.
The containers you choose for flower arrangements can make as much of a contribution to the visual impact of an arrangement as the flowers themselves do. To demonstrate, we’ve used the same flowers in four different containers to show how a little thing like using a basket instead of a vase (or a box, or even a hat!) can completely change the feel of the flowers. And by “we”, I mean my longtime friend and house manager, Nelly Salvacion and […]
This is a salad I’ve been making for many years, and it remains a solid favorite with my family. It’s never exactly the same each time I make it, because it depends on what fresh veggies are available when I’m putting it together. Dress it with a simple vinaigrette, but you can easily use your favorite bottled vinaigrette as well. Just give the salad a couple of hours to get cold before serving. Pasta and Raw Vegetable Salad Serves 6 […]
Last week, President and Mrs. Obama hosted a reception in honor of Ford’s Theatre, the historic theatre used for various stage performances beginning in the 1860s, and the site of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. I’m posting some photos from the White House reception, to illustrate the level of detail that goes into the planning of a really good party. That extra bit of ivy tucked into the flower arrangements, the careful placement of the canapés on the silver […]
