We had the fam over this weekend for an impromptu backyard barbecue. We leave in a few days to go out of town yet again, so entertaining isn't top on my list of to-dos. But we just whipped up easy stuff... burgers, chicken, salad... and I had a craving for something I've never made before... grilled pineapple. Of course my mom said, "Are you pregnant?" Of course that was the BIGGEST no ever! LOL! But something about it sounded SO good! … [Read more...]
Outdoor Summer Entertaining
Kicking off the weekend, weather is going to be sunshiny and warm and a great time for backyard gatherings. Decorating the table and serving up the goodness doesn't have to be fancy or difficult. I've put together some ideas for you that are simple, easy, and inexpensive for outdoor entertaining. My tips: Have paper plates, paper napkins and solo cups handy in the house. (I always do just because I have kids wanting snacks all the time…. … [Read more...]