It’s no mystery why I like Laura
My new favorite fall show is NBC’s The Mysteries of Laura. It’s a drama that doesn’t take itself seriously. Laura Diamond is a NYPD detective with twins who are out of control and an estranged spouse that is a big kid in a police lieutenant...
Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice Mix — Is it BuzzWorthy?
We picked up a box of Krusteaz Pumpkin Spice Baking Mix at Costco and this morning Mr. Bee used it to make pancakes. Each box comes with six packets of mix to make quick bread, cookies or pancakes. To make the pancakes you add eggs and water. It made a...
A study in color — Shelfie Series Continued
I recently painted one wall in Mr. Bee’s study. Toucan Tango from Clark and Kensington. It may be my new favorite color. I wanted an orangy red color that would coordinate with the World Market Suzani curtain panels we have on the windows and...
Easy Pesto Tomato Basil Chicken
Recently, I made my own lighter version of Chicken Parmesan using a jar of Trader Joe’s Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce. I seasoned two chicken breasts with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning and grilled them just until they they were slightly...
Hospitality is in my DNA. I founded Home with a Twist, a daughter’s twist on her mother’s traditions, in memory of my mother to celebrate her life and the gifts she shared with me. Mother loved to celebrate life’s occasions – big and small.She taught me how to prepare fabulous food, entertain guests with style and design a traditional home with a pop of color and a splash of animal print. Share my fondness of blending Mother’s mid-century style with a modern spin.