I Took Mrs. Twist’s Cooking Class & This Is What Happened
Hi, readers! This is Paloma writing to you all again. If you don’t know me, I am Melissa’s social media coordinator. I help Melissa run the backend logistics of Home With A Twist. I’m excited to share my experience with you of when I attended Mrs. Twist’s...
Shirley Temple Cake
Looking through Pinterest recently, I found a recipe from Tastes of Lizzy T for a Shirley Temple Cake! I loved this iconic drink when I was little. Mother and Daddy would order me this mocktail to enjoy as they visited with their friends over dinner. I always felt...
Lemon Lavender Muffins
Now that we can start safely hosting small groups of friends, I love to find different recipes that delight the senses — bright colors in the fruit and vegetables, and the scent of lavender, citrus, mint, and rosemary, and the taste buds, too. Lavender is...Creamy Au Gratin Potatoes
Growing up I remember my mother loved the convenience of Betty Crocker box au gratin potatoes. When I started cooking on my own I wasn’t in love with the salty flavor from the boxed mix. I couldn’t tell you the last time I made them from scratch. We...
Creme De Menthe Brownies – just like Andes Mints
Over 20 years ago a co-worker named Mike made this recipe for Crème de Menthe brownies for an office party. He gave me the recipe printed from an email that I still have in my recipe binder. The first time I wanted to make them, Mr. Bee offered to do the work and...
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.
Mrs. Twist Takes on Instagram
My Sunday Best drops in inboxes today—packed with the kind of cozy, nostalgic, and feel-good inspiration that’ll make you want to savor summer a little slower.
Inside this week’s edition:
🍕 My go-to pizza dough recipe and how to host a make-your-own pizza party (because everyone loves playing with their food).
🏡 A dreamy lunch inside my friend Tracy’s storybook-style home—equal parts modern, vintage, and magical.
🍯 My classic baked bean recipe that’s been the secret star of summer cookouts for decades.
☀️ And a free printable Summer Bucket List, inspired by the childhood tradition my mama started with me.
Which story are you opening first?
📝 Not on the list yet? Comment EMAIL below and I`ll send you a link to get all this goodness delivered to your inbox each week.
Pull up a chair and pour yourself something bubbly—we’re Melissa @homewithatwist and Brittany @brittanyshepard - your hosts of The Sentimental Twist Podcast @thesentimentaltwistpodcast where nostalgia meets modern-day hosting, decorating, and memory-making.
Each week, we invite you into our world of heirloom recipes, vintage treasures, heartwarming traditions, and the little touches that make a house a home. From setting the table with grandma’s china to hosting with heart (not perfection), we share stories, tips, and sentimental spins on everyday living.
Expect a few laughs, a few “bless it” moments, and lots of inspiration to live beautifully and meaningfully—no matter the season.
Because around here, we believe in doing things with intention, a touch of sparkle, and just the right twist.
Meet The Sentimental Twist Podcast — where heirloom recipes, vintage treasures, gracious hosting, and memory-making take center stage. 🎙️✨
Every week, my co-host Brittany Shepard @brittanyshepard and I invite you into our world of sentimental decorating, family traditions, nostalgic flavors, and the stories behind the way we live and gather.
Think of it as a porch swing conversation with your favorite people: warm, meaningful, and sprinkled with a few good laughs.
🍽️ From the prettiest table settings to the handwritten recipe cards that shaped us...
💐 From slow mornings in the garden to the last slice of bundt cake…
We’re serving up stories that celebrate the beauty of thoughtful living.
🎧 Follow us @thesentimentaltwistpodcast and set your alarms for the Thursday, June 19 launch date! Listen wherever you get your podcasts—search The Sentimental Twist Podcast.
💬 Tell us: What’s one sentimental item in your home that tells a story? We just might feature it in a future episode.
🐚🐚My Summer Story is filled with a collection of memories from vacations we`d take every summer. ⛱️☀️
Daddy loved the cool mountain air, so it meant a cross-country trip in our camper to Red River, New Mexico. I wish I could bottle the smell of mountain air.
Mother loved the ocean. We`d drive down to Galveston and go shelling, eat fried fish, and take long walks on the beach. 🐟🐠
I enjoy curating seasonal vignettes to remind me of these special times and give my guests a peek at what makes me who I am.
Everyone can relate to seashells, postcards, old family photos - especially the black and white ones and salt water taffy.
My vintage shell box is from @the_sassafras_shoppe. I just love it. Check out her shop!
What`s your favorite summer story? Tell me below👇👇
