You’re burnt out on typical “Valentine” dinners, red roses, red macaroons etc.? Here are some of my favorite make at home Valentine dinners from appetizers to desserts + create your own family Valentine experiences + tips on choosing flowers from a professional florist to a recipe template for making your own and ways to keep your Valentine table spirited!
Read MoreI try to watch as many of the movies nominated for an Oscar as possible. One way to do this is have a party and download as many as you can watch; another way to do it, is to go to the movie theater and sit back and enjoy.
Read MoreOur children have matured and left our nest to explore their paths, yet the chambers of my heart carry their hopes and dreams, echoes of their laughter, memories of their scrapes – Carrying the essence of who they are. So if, like me, you are sending Valentines’ Care Packages this year, here are some basic tips to follow.
Read MoreKatie Chin kicks off a 2 week celebration of Chinese New Year with Chinese New Year Long Life Noodles, Potstickers, whole fish, and more rituals, tips and great ways to get your whole family involved in the celebration!
Read MoreTeri E. Popp, Laura Chin and their W3 Book Club investigated the Russian spy underworld in Bill Browder’s non-fiction book “Red Notice: A True Story of High Finance, Murder, and One Man’s Fight for Justice.
Read MoreSince this year’s match-up is West Coast vs. East Coast, how about a Super Bowl food theme that showcases the best of each regions cuisines for an off field competition?
Read MoreSUPER BOWL Sunday is 7 days away, so let’s begin now, as opposed to the very last minute. My favorite game day recipes include a table decor tip with beer/wine bottles - food that ranges from easy to prep to a bit of simmering, topped with a dessert that you can make-ahead and drinks that keep your friends and family tastily quenched.
Read MoreWelcome to the Oscars! I’ve always wanted to say that, so let me have my moment. I’m happy to offer you a complete list of all the nominated categories. It’s probably too much to hope for, but if each and every presenter and winner could PLEASE thank the people who helped them get there and leave the non-related issues at home under the bed, that would be just awesome. The Oscars are a party, so let’s all do just that! Celebrate and party on…
Read MoreTeri E. Popp unlocks the treasures, palaces, monasteries, bridges, neighborhoods and cobblestone streets of Lisbon in a way you won’t soon forget.
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