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Afternoon Tea Tradition

March 29, 2016Desserts and Sweets Food and Drink

Pink Tea Pot

Afternoon Tea Tradition My mother is British and she grew up drinking afternoon tea at a very young age. She carried on the tradition when she got married and had children, and I remember feeling very grown up when I was allowed to sit with “the ladies” and have a spot of tea and a…

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How to frost a perfect buttercream rose

March 7, 2016Craft and DIY Desserts and Sweets Food and Drink Series

Alinas Rose Cake

Guys, have you ever wondered how to frost a rose? You have? Me too! I recently discovered cakes and cupcakes covered in the most glamorous pink roses at Alina’s Patisserie in Connecticut. Several weeks ago, I was collaborating with Alina on a Red Carpet Cupcake for my series on “How to host a Fabulous Academy Awards Party.” When…

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Academy Awards Party Ideas

February 26, 2016Appetizers Cocktails and Drinks Comfort Food Craft and DIY Desserts and Sweets Entertaining Food and Drink

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Academy Awards Party Ideas Are you ready for the Oscars? We are! Hollywood’s most glamorous evening, the 88th Annual Academy Awards will begin at 7:00pm on Sunday, February 28th on ABC. If you are thinking about hosting an Academy Awards party, I’ve assembled some ideas and tips that will help inspire you! And don’t think that…

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How to make chocolate lollipops

February 22, 2016Craft and DIY Desserts and Sweets Food and Drink Series

Chocolate Lollipops by Connecticut in Style

How to make chocolate lollipops The Home & Leisure channel is one of my indulgences. Once our children are in bed for the evening, I love me some HGTV, Travel and basically all the food networks. I watch it all! A couple of months ago, I stumbled upon Ina Garten, aka The Barefoot Contessa. Of course I have…

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Academy Awards Party Ideas – Act II

February 16, 2016Comfort Food Desserts and Sweets Entertaining Food and Drink Series

Welcome to the second day of this week-long series on ideas and tips for hosting a fabulous Academy Awards Viewing Party! The Oscar theme this year is “We all dream in gold” so I brought it. I love bringing friends together and entertaining. In yesterday’s post, I shared the idea of setting up a sandwich bar to allow guests…

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