Potatoes au Gratin ~ Comfort Food in a Side Dish
Au Gratin Potatoes are always associated with comfort food with good reason. Everyone seems to love the combination of rich, creamy cheese and sliced potatoes. The ingredients are simple and...
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White Bean & Chicken Meatball Soup with Spinach
The first week of January always feels like the perfect time to enjoy a big bowl of hearty but healthy soup! If you are like I am, you enjoy a...
First Holiday Home Tour with Guest & Friend Beth Pressley
A holiday home tour is one of my favorite parts of the Christmas season! There is nothing more magical than seeing room after room decked out in holiday cheer- it...
My Favorite Cranberry Jalapeno Dip with Cream Cheese
The unique flavors of cranberry, cilantro, jalapeno and onions combine to create such a tasty appetizer dip that you may find yourself making this recipe on repeat like I do!...
Family Favorite Rustic Cranberry Bread
This cranberry bread is one of our family favorites that I usually start making in November and make right on through December! Here you will see it all dressed up...
Spotlight on Carmen Johnston Gardens
Carmen Johnston exudes happiness~ which is reflected in the gorgeous way she designs, creates, and installs plants and containers at the many homes she enhances through gardening. Carmen enthusiastically shares...
Easy Rudolph the Reindeer Mini Cinnamon Doughnuts
Rudolph the Reindeer looks pretty cute in doughnut form! With mini cinnamon doughnuts as the main ingredient, I promise this idea is easy to make and easy to eat! As...
Pink Poinsettia Christmas Brunch Cocktail
A Pink Poinsettia cocktail is the perfect complement to a pink and green holiday brunch! When I saw these Pink Poinsettia napkins by Giddy Paperie, I loved the design and...
Pink and Green Christmas Breakfast or Brunch
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Designing Tables with Giddy Paperie
Designing creative, inviting, and colorful tables is made more beautiful with Giddy Paperie! Leslie Chalfont, owner of Giddy, has an eye for what brings joy~ and it translates into her...
The One with Friendsgiving ~ Supper Club Ideas
Friendsgiving is just like it sounds- a gathering of friends to celebrate Thanksgiving together! Having been an OG fan of the wildly popular television show Friends, I was excited that...
Dusty's Individual Fried Apple Pies- Shortcut Recipe
My friend, Dusty, grew up making these pies with his family and now knows the recipe by heart. He hesitated to share them with me because there is a surprise...
Healthy Fall Farro Salad with Apples
Farro is a grain that I have loved incorporating into our family meals. One of my favorite restaurants in Athens has farro on its menu every week. They call it...
Holiday Gift Ideas for Family and Friends
Everyone seems to be filled with Christmas and holiday spirit right now! I love the energy that the anticipation of celebrating Christmas brings and the joy we find in giving...
Table Setting Ideas for a Fall Apple Indoor Picnic
Apples are often overlooked in the fall- just skipped right over for the pumpkins and pumpkin spice- and they make the best theme when planning a get-together with friends or...
Salted Caramel Pots de Creme Recipe
Mmmm…the combo of sweet caramel and a little bit of salt makes this dessert delectable! I typically serve chocolate pots de creme at Christmas (and any other reason I can...
My Family's Favorite Hearty Chili Recipe
Chili has always been one of those recipes that gets gobbled up quickly at my house- thankfully, everyone is happy when it is on the menu. Originally, I made chili...
Welcome to Lydia Menzies Celebrates
Hello, Friends! It is still me back here! Welcome to the all-new website, Lydia Menzies Celebrates. Formerly known as The Party Wagon, Lydia Menzies Celebrates will continue the party! You...