Game Day, Set
Kara Bordson2026-02-26T17:29:08-07:00The secret to a great game day is this: set it up so you never have to miss a play.
February 2026
October 2025
Rosemary Reverie Cocktail
Kara Bordson2026-01-06T13:22:48-07:00It nods to seasonal ingredients and the pleasure of a winter evening with friends: rosemary that’s herbal and bright, apple that’s crisp and tart, and a lift of bubbles that feels quietly festive.
Cart Confidential
Kara Bordson2025-11-04T20:14:52-07:00I’ve learned that when the essentials are in place, mixing becomes second nature, and always more fun. Here’s the setup I have at home so you can easily make it your own.
August 2025
Photo Napkin Rings
Kara Bordson2025-08-21T18:52:45-07:00Of all the little touches I add to a table, this one tends to leave the most lasting impression. It’s easy, inexpensive, and works beautifully for any celebration.
April 2025
Meet me on the Porch
Kara Bordson2025-04-04T11:11:35-07:00When the weather plays along, porches—no matter the size—become a natural extension of your home.
January 2025
Celebrate Mardi Gras at Home—No Parade Needed!
Kara Bordson2026-02-03T09:46:45-07:00As a New Orleans native, Mardi Gras has always been a special tradition for me—but you don’t have to be from New Orleans to embrace its magic.
November 2019
The Joy of Cooking for Seven Celebrity Chefs
carla2019-11-12T11:35:12-07:00Remember how I said that you just never know who you will find in my farmhouse kitchen? This time, it was 7 celebrity chefs from Texas and their lovely wives.
August 2019
Cooking with Chef Kent Rathbun
carla2024-09-28T22:15:42-07:00Kent Rathbun is a close friend and an incredibly talented chef, especially when it comes to grilling. He's the ultimate grill master! We always have a great time cooking together and truly enjoy each other's company in the kitchen.
May 2019
Tulips & Tapas
Karen Crouse2024-09-28T22:12:46-07:00Isn’t Spring glorious? In the Napa Valley, it is marked by bud break. This is when the grapevines wake up and the first leaves emerge from the dormant buds. You can hear “Have you had bud break yet?” all over the valley. I decided to gather some friends to welcome Spring.