Margaret | May 13, 2013
I celebrated my first year anniversary at the Hungerford at May’s First Friday with Watkins & the Rapiers playing my studio again. Thanks to everyone who came and helped me celebrate. I promised to post my homemade salsa recipe. It’s so easy to make and really tastes fresh, even though it’s made with canned tomatoes. [...]
Margaret | March 4, 2013
Only one double room is left at Bristol Harbour for the 2013 Get-Away Weekend. They are holding it for me until March 10, the deadline to sign up for this all-inclusive, fun-filled weekend. If you were planning on going and haven’t let me know yet, now is the time. We also have a couple of [...]
Margaret | February 4, 2013
Thanks to everyone who stopped by on First Friday. We all had a good time. As promised, here are the recipes:
Fast Chocolate Fondue
2/3 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup heavy cream
9 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
Heat corn syrup and cream in saucepan on stove until it comes to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in chopped [...]
Margaret | January 6, 2013
What a crazy and busy holiday season this has been!! Hope you all had a wonderful holiday. I’m just now getting around to planning my winter classes. I’ll have more on that in a few days. Just wanted to wish you all a happy new year and post some holiday recipes from my December First [...]
Margaret | November 17, 2012
Here are the recipes I forgot to post from November’s First Friday. They’d make great appetizers for Thanksgiving.
Pumpkin Hummus
Great White Pumpkin Cheese Ball
I’ve got a big surprise for December’s First Friday (December 7 from 6 -9 p.m.). Not only will we have some great snacks and beverages, Watkins and the Rapiers will be rocking my [...]
Margaret | September 10, 2012
Thanks to everyone who came to see my studio last Friday. The Grand Opening was a huge success. I’ll be open again on First Friday in October on the 5th, from 6 – 9 p.m. If you missed the Grand Opening, stop by for my October First Friday Open House. I’ll have lots of small [...]
Margaret | May 5, 2011
Today is Cinco de Mayo, or the 5th of May. When I lived in Texas in the 1980’s Cinco de Mayo was a much celebrated holiday. Throughout the U.S., Cinco de Mayo is a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride. Contrary to popular belief, it is not Mexican Independence Day which is the most important [...]
Margaret | April 20, 2010
One of the things that makes the Quilt Get-Away so much fun is all of the great food we have at Bristol Harbour. I think everyone who attends is probably as creative in the kitchen as they are with their quilting. I missed the conversation at the retreat about the Ice Cream Sandwich Cake, but [...]
Margaret | April 18, 2010
Every year at our Get-Away Weekend, we have a Get-Acquainted Wine Reception on Friday night and this year we also had a Champagne Social Hour on Saturday night. For our Saturday night, pre-dinner party Holly brought a few snacks to share. She sent me the recipes for these easy to prepare snacks, so I thought [...]