If you don’t have big family plans for Easter but you still want to celebrate, why not have a casual brunch at home.   You can still take care of the little details that will make your holiday special.  Over the next few days, we’ll provide a delicious menu, an inexpensive but festive holiday tablescape, topped off with a sparkling cocktail.  Let’s get started with a brunch menu that is sure to please.

Now, I realize that everything listed needs to cook in the oven and not all of us have the luxury of a double oven (myself included). The nice thing is that 3 of the 4 dishes cook at 400 degrees. So personally, I would cook the sticky buns first followed by the bacon and asparagus (at the same time) and then the frittatas. I’d put the asparagus back in the oven during the last two minutes that the frittatas cook, just to slightly rewarm.

More Easter Brunch to come! From cocktails to the table decor… you’ll be all set!

Growing up with a red-headed Irish grandmother, we knew that green was required on March 17th!  With St. Patrick’s Day less than two weeks away, I thought we’d take a look at some delightfully green sweets and treats.  From shamrocks to cupcakes and tutus, these charming ideas will help make your St. Paddy’s Day special.

Last week we featured a slew of Valentine’s Sweets, including many great recipes you can make at home.  Look, I realize that not everyone has the time or energy to bake up Valentine’s sweets from scratch.  But that doesn’t mean that you can’t treat your loved ones to something special!  Today’s Valentine’s Treats are as simple as point-and-click.  They’re adorable, delicious and available for delivery by Valentine’s Day!

• Message Heart Cookies are entirely hand made at Two Hearts Bakery.  Each crisp heart-shaped chocolate sugar cookie is topped with royal icing and inscribed with a heartfelt message.
• XOXO S’more “hugs” and “kisses” consist hand-cut marshmallow sandwiched between graham crackers, dipped in Guittard milk or dark couverture chocolate.  Also handmade by Two Hearts Bakery.
• Personalized Chocolate Hearts are hand made by Victoria Pastry Co, requiring three hours to complete.  A truly artistic creation, the hollow heart is molded of Guittard dark chocolate with decorative details and personalization in white and rose colored chocolate.
• Heart Petit Fours are hand made with eight layers of light, moist vanilla sponge cake, then enriched with marzipan and three layers of buttercream. The assortment of twelve diamond-shaped cakes includes four of each flavor: lemon, raspberry and vanilla.
• Mini Cupcakes by Perfect Endings are a sweet as can be in this red heart-shaped box.  Devil’s food cupcakes topped with either chocolate-caramel cream or chocolate truffle cream.
• Sweetie Pies are sophisticated whoopie pies.  Made with local butter and free-range eggs, these individual rich, moist red-velvet cakes are filled with decadent buttercream in three delicious flavors: chocolate, raspberry and classic vanilla. The pies are individually wrapped and packaged in a ribbon-tied box.

All of these delicious treats are available via Williams-Sonoma.  So really, how much easier does it need to be?  You have no excuses…. treat your sweetheart to something sweet this Valentine’s Day.  Order by next Monday, Feb 8th to ensure delivery!  Enjoy!

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With Valentine’s Day only three weeks away, I thought we’d get you started with some fabulous dessert options for your sweetheart.  Nothing says ‘I Love You’ like something gooey, sweet and delicious.  These treats are so charming, anyone would be thrilled to receive them as a gift… not to mention the pleasure of enjoying every delectable morsel.