A little over a week we headed out for a day trip to check out the National Gingerbread Competition entries on display at The Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC. The gingerbread is displayed throughout the inn, tucked in and around the many Christmas trees. We started our tour with a display sporting a wide array of gingerbread to enjoy (no eating, just looking). Everything continue reading …
Last spring I hosted a bridesmaids’ brunch at our home. The food was simple. Quiche, fruit and an assortment of breads. To make it even more simple (and since a baker I am not) I picked up a few loaves of bread fresh from a local bakery. I decided to spend time on a few homemade touches that could be made ahead, one of which continue reading …
Christmas is fast approaching and if you’re like me there are still some names unchecked on that shopping list. Well here’s a great gift giving idea for that fashionista (or wannabe) on your list – a hip little apron from The Hip Hostess. These aprons, the creation of a mother and daughter team, are the perfect fashion statement when mixing that favorite cake batter or continue reading …
Last week we took off on a little day trip to see the gingerbread display at The Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC. Each year The Grove Park Inn hosts The National Gingerbread Competition and since we live only a little over an hour away we’ve been able to enjoy the toils of others creativity a few times over the years. (Since a ton of continue reading …
