Cherry Blossoms at Nijojo Castle

Romantic Japan

“When you walk on cobblestones, think of me. It’s one of my favorite things…” This is what a friend told me before embarking on my solo trip to Italy. Their ...

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Japan! iPhonetography Friday

I got to travel to Japan with two of my closest friends: David and Jonathan. The three of us have never traveled together before, and this was the first international ...

Fairy Ballerina Party

Fairy Ballerina Party

I recently shared with you a Ballerina Party that was full of pink and tutus. This Birthday Girl wanted a ballerina party, but Mom wanted a fairy party. So we ...

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St. Patrick’s Day Party

About a month ago I received a “Party in a Box” from ...

Ballerina Party

Pink Pink Pink! That was the theme of this 4-year-old birthday party. ...

Apple Pear Tart – Two Ways

I love throwing dinner parties. It’s one of my favorite activities. I ...

Toasted Pecan Waffles with Pedro Ximenez

  Mr. Sherman was one of my favorite teachers in culinary school. ...

Unexpected Gifts – iPhonetography Friday

I really enjoy all the cheesy, loving, romantic, sweet feelings and the ...

S’mores Biscotti and Hot Cocoa

“I love the berries full and sweet of the scrub bushes, Mediterranean ...

2012: iPhonetography Friday

2012 started with me breaking my hand mixer by mixing the thickest ...

Gingerbread Houses and Cocoa

The first week of December I was over at my mom’s and ...

Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa-Latte

There is an episode of Sex and the City in which Miranda ...

Peanut Butter Hot Cocoa

I have this little treat that I give myself occasionally. By occasionally ...

Twelve Days of Cocoa, Part 2

Hello, and welcome to the Twelve Days of Cocoa, 2012 edition. Many ...

November Foodie Pen Pals

My November Foodie Pen Pal was Sarah of Passion and Laughter. I ...

Thanksgiving Menu

Each year my friends and I get together to have “Friendsgiving” dinner ...

Jimmy’s (non)Bootleg Alfredo

My brother Jimmy recently moved back in to my mom’s house and ...

Simply Roasted: Brussels Sprouts

Hello and welcome to my newest series: Simply Roasted. Wherein I show ...

California Girls

I was born and raised in Southern California, but I was never ...

Pigs on Sticks

Anything on a stick or skewer is instantly more fun so today ...

Avocado Pesto

The avocado pesto-stuffed cherry tomatoes were a big hit at Lacy Jo’s ...

A Day of Silence

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Table Hors d’oeuvre and Cocktail Party

Hors d’oeuvre and small plates add elegance and fun to any party. They look nice when set out on a platter and offer guests a variety of flavors to enjoy. Lacy Jo and I graduated from culinary school together and when it came time for her graduation party she was already busy with her fancy [...]

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I Voted!

and this is as political as I will probably ever get here on Daisy At Home. I voted because I think it is important. ‘Nuff said. Also, I wore my most patriotic shirt today. I got this t-shirt when my sister was graduated from United States Marine Corps bootcamp. I am endlessly proud of her! [...]

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How To Survive Without A Microwave

About four years ago I owned a huge microwave that took up way too much counter space. I used it a few times a week, but I really wanted that extra space. So I put the microwave away in a closet to see how long I could go without using it. After that day I [...]

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