The menu has been planned, my shopping is done, I already have a few dishes prepared and this year’s table is being dressed today. And if you’re still looking for a simple, yet elegant table, take a peek at what we did last year – it may give you a […]
drinks
PUMPKIN SPICED LATTE – DIY STYLE
Musical pairing – Autumn Leaves by Eva Cassidy Hello, my name is Debra and I am a hardcore coffee snob. Here at Smith Bites, we drink a lot of coffee and I don’t know if it’s because I’m a Seattle girl or because I have an Italian heritage or if […]
BLAME IT ON TWITTER – THE POMMY & MARIE
Musical pairing – A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock and Roll by Donny & Marie Osmond It all started last week when a thread on Twitter caught my eye between Elle’s Kitchen, DuoDishes, AGoodAppetite and Vino Luci mentioning a drink called, ‘The Arnie Palmer’ – which turns out […]
TINA SPARKLE AND STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
Musical pairing – Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps by Doris Day Anyone familiar with Director Baz Luhrmann knows that the title reference is to one of my favorite movies, ‘Strictly Ballroom’ – have you seen it? If not, rent the movie or borrow from a friend. ‘Strictly Ballroom’ is probably one of […]