Joan’s School of Yum
A few weeks ago Mother’s and my friend, Joan, served a chocolate meringue pie after a supper meeting. Joan reminds me of being with my mother. She has the prettiest smile and such a warm, loving demeanor. She’s also a great cook. I asked Joan if...
Julia’s Christmas Spritz Cookies
My mother had the sweetest, kindest friends. They took a genuine interest in me all through my childhood. My parents would take me along to dinner parties and I could chat it up with anyone at the table. One of her friends was my favorite. Julia Johnson. She was...
Oh, How Sweet: Creative Packaging for Your Baking
Lisa P. sent Mrs. Twist a question recently…” I need your fun ideas for gift containers for edible Christmas gifts. I usually use the traditional tins, but they are proving to be a bit pricey. I know you will have some great ideas for other options. I love...
That time Jane McGarry and I made a Pie…
Flashback Friday — November 11, 2015 I had the best day ever when Jane McGarry came to my house to make pie. Here’s the story! This past Wednesday, I had a crazy, fun experience cooking Thanksgiving sides in my kitchen with Jane McGarry, co-host of...
An Apple(Pie) A Day…
I bought a bag of the best apples recently during a trip to Trader Joe’s. They are called SweeTango. Introduced in 2009, they combine the best of Honeycrisp and Zestar. Who knew? I just thought they were pretty and tossed them into my cart. They were...
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.
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You know those pins your mother gave you - WEAR THEM! I took one of my mother`s vintage starburst pins and created a cinched waist with my velvet jacket. It definitely elevates your look!
You can add pins to your handbag, a jean jacket, a scarf around your wrist, and like my friend Jen @stylewithnoregret, she decorated a tinsel tree with vintage brooches.
You will definitely make a statement at the party!
Comment CAKE and I`ll send you my recipe for Cranberry Christmas Cake, or visit my website www.homewithatwist.com.
I like to pour the batter into small 8x8 pans for easy gifting. Add a dusting of powdered sugar, a ribbon, and a tag, and you`ll deliver the perfect Christmas morning treat.
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I loved getting creative on this hostess gift project. It started with a package of festive @casparistyle napkins and a bottle of pink bubbly.
I added green and pink ribbon and some tags available in my digital store. I know my neighbors with love this gift to help celebrate the holiday.
Here is a last-minute gift idea you can make for friends that would be a perfect way to engage your children and teens when they are home for Christmas — homemade stovetop potpourri!
When I was little, Sister and I would make crafts together as my gift to family members. One year, we made spice ropes, and another year, we filled hairspray caps with plaster and stuck a fork inside to make a recipe holder. Our creative skills were on fire! I have fun memories working with her on these crafts, instilling in me the spirit of giving.
Buzz over to my blog for the recipe and printable cards. Or comment GIFT, and I`ll DM you the link.
