The Tiny Fairy

Decorating cupcakes are so much fun, especially with kids! I’m sharing how I made my Bite Me Cupcakes and Graveyard Cupcakes that are so cute and delicious! CUPCAKE RECIPESBite Me…

If you’ve ever seen Cupcake Wars, you know how difficult it is to make a red velvet cupcake that would please judge Florian Bellanger. As a French pastry chef and…

What makes a great burger? Well, that’s a personal question, but I love my burgers medium with a nice seared crust on the outside. This is hard to obtain at…

Fall has officially arrived!  I love everything about fall – the crisp air, the scarves, sweaters and boots, and the food!  Although it’s about 90° outside, inside it’s a cool…

Sunday I was feeling a bit tired and I was craving comfort food – something to warm me up inside. The only thing I could make was soup! The best…

I wish I could step back in time to early 1912, when life was simple, elegant and conversation an art. That lifestyle is foreign to our modern, busy lives, but…

When cousin Rose arrived at Downton, she brought a much needed refreshing and lively spirit. She was bubbly and bright! So this non-alcoholic beverage is named in her honor. This…

This delicious chocolate dessert is so creamy and decadent. An elegant finish to any meal. I love that you can make it ahead of time and simply garnish it with…

On June 2, 1953, Rosemary Hume, the principal of London’s Le Cordon Bleu school, created Poulet Reine Elizabeth (later known as Coronation Chicken) for one of the many coronation meals…

Egg salad reminds you of packed school lunches or church picnics on Sundays. It’s simple and delicious because the egg is the star. Nothing complicated or fancy in this salad,…

This light dessert takes it’s name from Eton College in England. According to Wikipedia, it was first mentioned in print in 1893 and it was served at the annual cricket…

This is an absolutely delicious and moist and sponge cake with pieces of fresh strawberries and lemon zest throughout. These flavors are repeated in the lemon curd filling and the…

Here are a few simple DIY craft projects to make your table aesthetically pleasing and cohesive. These are not expensive project and the payoff is priceless. There’s a certain satisfaction…

This recipe is so delicious and easy to make. Just a few simple ingredients makes this fish the star of any meal. I like to roast it whole because the…

Themed dinner parties are a great way to entertain. I put together this Italian themed dinner party with recipes that are simple to make with pantry and refrigerator items, no…

Zabaione is an Italian custard from northern Italy. It’s incredible how four simple ingredients can produce such an amazing dessert. This Italian custard is creamy and absolutely delicious. How can…

I’m excited! Yes, about strawberry shortcake! You see today I found my forever strawberry shortcake recipe and I’m a happy, happy lady. I’ve tried other recipes, but they were all…

I love words that are euphonious! Puttanesca is certainly one of those words. This was the scandalous pasta of its time with its sauce name! This isn’t an old Italian…

This enchiladas recipe is on a short rotation list with my family. The filling is so delicious, you could even eat it as a dip! I love how creamy and…

This must be one of the best pasta dishes I’ve made. My mouth is watering as I think about this dish. It’s a restaurant quality meal fitting for any special…

Pour me somethin’ tall an’ strong, make it a “Hurricane” before I go insane. It’s only half-past twelve but I don’t care. It’s five o’clock somewhere. ~ Alan Jackson This…

With all the fall decorations out and Labor Day around the corner, I couldn’t help myself and I started playing around with the classic Chex mix snacking treat! Is it…

I love family style dinners. With our crazy schedules it’s hard for everyone to sit down during the week at 6:30 p.m. to share a meal. That’s why weekends are…

Lately I’ve seen so many beautiful pictures of Charleston on Instagram and I was inspired to put together this simple Charleston Summer Soirée. Charleston is such a dynamic city filled…

Ahh, sweet tea! The perfect refreshing and satisfying summertime drink. A southern classic that is sipped slowly and enjoyed so many ways. I adapted this recipe from Chef Emeril Lagasse…

I love roasting vegetables and these Brussels sprouts are over the top delicious. The perfect side to any main course. Start by dicing about 5 slices of bacon and cooking…

I saw this Peach Tart on Instagram and I knew I had to make it. This is a family recipe from Amanda Hesser, CEO and co-founder of Food52 and part…

There’s nothing quite as comforting as southern cooking. Just the words conjure up pleasant images of grandmas in their kitchens slow cooking Sunday dinners for large families. It’s hearty comfort…

This is my back pocket pasta recipe, the one I go to after a full day of errands and the family is hungry. I literally throw this together with a…

If there’s something I’ve learned from The Barefoot Contessa, is that you don’t have to cook everything when entertaining. I like to take that advice a step further and say,…