I’m so excited to announce that my new coobook “Katie Chin’s Global Family Cookbook” is available NOW for pre-order on Amazon!! The official release date is April 27th, 2021 but you can pre-order anytime! Please click here to pre-order your copy today!

Lifestyle, Tips and TricksKatie ChinFebruary 17, 2021Katie Chin, Katie Chin’s Global Family Cookbook, pre-order on Amazon, Jeannie Mai, The Mama Mai, Jeffrey Saad, Debbie Matenopoulos, Christos Garkinos, Faye Levy, Nate Berkus, Jeremiah Brent, Ann CurryComment

Mardi Gras 2021

Mardi Gras is the day before Ash Wednesday, when the Christian season of Lent begins. This day is also called Shrove Tuesday, a name that comes from the practice of “shriving”—purifying oneself through confession—prior to Lent. Covid Mardi Gras: Bars closed, Bourbon Street barricaded on Fat Tuesday. No floats to decorate, so many are choosing to decorate their homes!

Celebrations, HolidaysCynthia SutterFebruary 16, 2021Cindi Sutter, What is Mardi Gras?, Mardi Gras 2021, Fat Tuesday, LentComment

W3 Book Club-“Baking Cakes in Kigali,” by Gaile Parkin

Sometimes a book’s message is so important, it’s worth re-visiting ten years after you read it the first time. I felt “Baking Cakes in Kigali”—a novel written by Gaile Parkin—fit into that category for me, so I featured it in my January book club this year.

Celebrations, PartiesTeri E. PoppFebruary 15, 2021Teri E. Popp, Laura Chin, Spirited Table®, @CynthiaSutter, #W3BookClub, BookClubIdeas, BakingCakesInKigali, GaileParkin, Rwanda, RwandanGenocide, Africa, Forgiveness, VirtualPaintingClass, RypticRoomEscapes, COVID19Comment

Fudgy Vegan Beet Cupcakes

Before you say anything bad about these cupcakes, have you tried my chocolate covered sweet potato chips yet? Because if you have then you know I know a thing or two about desserts – just sayin’.

Food & Drink, DessertsLaura FrerichsFebruary 13, 2021Laura Frerichs, Loon Organics, Loon Organics Farm, Loon Organics CSA Box, Recipe, Fudgy Vegan Beet Cupcakes, recipe tipsComment

Blood Orange Upside-Down Cake

So, I guess I’m into upside-down cakes. I just love the buttery fruit ‘crust’ on the top, or is it the bottom? Either way, you can’t beat how easy they are to make.

Food & Drink, DessertsCynthia SutterFebruary 12, 2021Cindi Sutter, Blood Orange Upside-Down Cake, shecooks.design, Recipe, Dessert tipsComment

Virtual Valentine Supper Club

Valentine’s Day presents an opportunity for you to let those creative juices flow! So pick and choose from our list of tabletop Valentine tips, fab food, cocktails, appetizers, main courses and amazing desserts. I even included the perfect read to share with your Valentine.

Celebrations, HolidaysCynthia SutterFebruary 11, 2021Cindi Sutter, Virtual Valentine Supper Club, Valentine's Day, Valentine Food, Valentine Tips, Valentine Trends, Valentine's Day Floral Design Tips, Valentine's Dinner, Valentine Movies, Valentine Dessert, recipe tipsComment

Roasted Beet Hummus

The beautiful color of this hummus is perfect for a Valentine’s Day appetizer served with veggies or pita chips.

Food & Drink, AppetizersVicki BrunsvoldFebruary 10, 2021Vicki Brunsvold, Roasted Beet Hummus, perfect valentine appetizer, Valentine Food, recipe tips, recipeComment

"To Cook, or Not to Cook"

Craving London by Jessica Stone—“I promise I won’t spoil the ending, but for you food and drink junkies and those whose travel wanderlust is not happening right now, this is a heartfelt look at the way in which food and love come together. Sometimes in the most unusual ways. Plus, Jessica shares an Italian recipe perfectly made for your favorite Valentine.

Chinese New Year Celebration

Katie Chin provides us with her favorite Chinese New Year’s tips, recipes, food and more!

Celebrations, HolidaysKatie ChinFebruary 8, 2021Katie Chin, Everyday Chinese Cooking, Everyday Chinese Cookbook, Everyday Thai Cooking, Chinese New Year Celebration Tips, Chinese Flower Tips, Chinese New Year FoodComment