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7 Grilling Tips for Beginners EntertainmentOn the GrillSummer Lovin'
April 18, 2023

7 Grilling Tips for Beginners

The Grilling Story….Inspiration for Beginners Learning to grill can be intimidating, but I believe is an essential cooking skill.  We are all beginners at some point and I hope the tips collected here in "7 Grilling Tips for Beginners"  that I have learned through the years will inspire your grilling skills. I started grilling when I was in college.  I lived in a big apartment complex off of University of…
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Tips for Hosting Happy Hours AppetizersEntertainmentHappy Hour
April 13, 2023

Tips for Hosting Happy Hours

Planned or unexpected, be prepared to  enjoy friends with a spontaneous happy hour.  Although neither one of us were ever in Girl Scouts, we can appreciate needing to be prepared for everything. I think applying this mindset to the unexpected happy hour can make the difference between hostess insecurity and a fun, no stress cocktail hour with a friend.  For example, imagine you just get home from work.  Then, your…