How to Throw a Delicious Party that brings out EVERYONE’s Creative Side: the Master Dessert Chef Challenge
Artsy / Culinary Creations and Recipes / Food / Gourmet the BlueBoots Way / Photography

How to Throw a Delicious Party that brings out EVERYONE’s Creative Side: the Master Dessert Chef Challenge

A year ago, I threw a **surprise**birthday bash for B. In typical “me” style, I wanted it to be 1) fun 2) memorable 3) delicious. If you know B, be sure to wish him a Happy Birthday today!! It was a wonderful team effort – I couldn’t  have pulled it together without the love of … Continue reading

“All-gone!” Gluten Free Cranberry Almond Cake 
Culinary Creations and Recipes / Gourmet the BlueBoots Way / Holidays

“All-gone!” Gluten Free Cranberry Almond Cake 

I’ve been making this for friends and family for the past several years, based on a dear friend’s recipe that I LOVE when she makes it. I’ve been trying different ways to make it even better with special and flavorful elements and this is where the recipe is now! No one knows it’s gluten free … Continue reading

Autumnal Provençal Root Medley
Culinary Creations and Recipes

Autumnal Provençal Root Medley

I’ve now made this fan-favorite of BlueBoots kitchen a few times and it’s a recipe to stick to. It’s a fantastic take on regular breakfast potatoes because it’s so much more, and adds something really special to the brunch food repertoire!  It holds a medley of comforting savory and sweet flavors  and the simple seasonings … Continue reading

Tiny Toasts: Pear and Ricotta with Honey or Balsamic Glazes
Culinary Creations and Recipes / Gourmet the BlueBoots Way

Tiny Toasts: Pear and Ricotta with Honey or Balsamic Glazes

Any weekend entertaining coming up for you all? Here’s a super simple suggestion. You can dress them up in a myriad of ways, plate it in a fun way, serve at wedding or bridal showers, or even serve it to little ones – two tiny, pear-loving taste testers who visited last night munched away at these … Continue reading

Adventure in Normal Life / Good Eats / Quick Thoughts

Quick Appetizer : guac and mini tacos

…with a washi tape description! The Superbowl is this Sunday, so I hear, and this year I have kept an eye out for quick things to fix. I have been pinning things to my Entertaining board on Pinterest as well, with plans to *hopefully* make one of them this weekend. If it turns out, you’ll … Continue reading