The Spirit World

Although Valentine’s Day is officially over, we know that many of you will be saving your celebration for the upcoming three-day weekend that many of you will be enjoying. Unto that end, for the next couple days we will be bringing you more options for your romantic celebrations.
Although Happy Hour at Home is normally a […]

As mentioned we are going to be preparing you for celebrating Valentine’s Day over the next few days. And those celebrations can have many forms. If you are not celebrating with the love of your life, take a minute to remember all the special people who have been and will continue to be in your […]

I’m sure you’ve probably noticed that this weekend is Super Bowl. Super Bowl XLI to be exact. This battle will pair the Indianapolis Colts against the Chicago Bears. Now you may already know who you are pulling for but if you are having a hard time making your decision then check […]

We’re a little busy this morning (dang that “real” work!) so today’s Happy Hour at Home post will be up a bit later today….

In past columns I’ve mentioned to you my support of a local food organization called Northwest Harvest. I recently became aware of another big supporter of this organization, actually it’s a group of friends who started with a small idea and over the last couple years, through a groundswell effort, have grown it to […]

We’re ramping up to Superbowl weekend and it’s time to be thinking about football party food! Now this is not necessarily tailgating food but it could work for that, too. I’m actually in a class Sunday while my Hawks are playing but if I were at home this is what I’d be […]

It seems we are all in a Champagne or sparkling wine mood this week and I’m going to continue that theme for Happy Hour at Home. You may have a bottle or two left from holiday celebrations or perhaps received a bottle as a gift or it might just be a good time to […]

The end of 2006 is zooming at us and the dawn of 2007 is just around the corner. After what is often a hectic holiday season it’s nice to start the New Year on a more relaxed, but still celebratory, note. And to that end when in comes to New Year’s celebrations our […]

A year ago I introduced you to the Happy Hour at Home concept - drinks and cocktails meant to be created at home and presented along with some sort of appetizer to accompany them. In that very first introductory column I gave you the recipe for a Hot Buttered Rum batter that has become […]

This weekend I will be celebrating the holiday with my family. Yes it’s still a week until Christmas but years ago we started this tradition of gathering the weekend before Christmas to celebrate. That way no one has to travel on the holiday (we are spread out over a 300+ mile stretch along […]