Author Archives: marye

All about Tri-Tip Steak and the Perfect Minimalist Rub

Tri-tip steak has just recently hit the tastebuds of the general population, although it was furtively consumed by the food illuminati for years. This particular cut of meat was usually considered scrap – used for ground meat, soups, and commercial … Continue reading

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Disney Princess Party: Lavender Punch

What is a party with out a punch or two? Even if you are having a genteel tea there is just something perfect about a vintage punch bowl brimming with a sparkly punch. This punch is surely fit for the … Continue reading

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Disney Princess Birthday or Tea Party: Buttercream Shots

When I was planning Erin’s princess party I kept thinking that I wanted everything basically to be dainty, tiny finger foods. I wanted everything to have a delicate, princess-like quality.  It is really Shiloh’s fault that I made these. You … Continue reading

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Disney Princess Birthday or Tea Party: “The Royal Coach” Dip Boule

When I was little I could have cared less about Prince Charming – it was all about the coach and the horses for me. I dreamed of the day when I would arrive somewhere in a coach pulled by sleek, … Continue reading

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Disney Princess Birthday or Tea Party: Tea Sandwiches

So, when my oldest daughter turned 30 we decided to give her a party. My son in law and I were joking around and one of us said something about Disney princesses…and all of a sudden it was so. It … Continue reading

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