Last year on a whim, I decided to organize a Cinco de Mayo potluck at work.  In an effort to make sure we had enough of the foods that we needed to make it epic, a few of us created a sign-up sheet that covered all the bases, and had enough options for those of us that cook, and those of us that just want to run to the store and grab something.  The end result was a gut-busting success.  So successful in fact, that our office potluck has become somewhat of a quarterly tradition, and each time, everyone goes so above and beyond expectations that we’re all left eager for more.

A few weeks ago, we decided to have a Mardi Gras potluck to kick off the new year and welcome some new staff members into the mix. The Potluck Party People and I came up with a very comprehensive menu of goodies and I figured that I’d share it, and hopefully either inspire you to do the same, or help you in planning your own Fat Tuesday bash.

We’re building an epic potluck, so hearty foods for sustenance:   (more…)

Now that I’m fully back in the spirit of things (better late than never?) my house is busting at the seams while I prep for the remaining fam to make their presence known in Chicago later this week.  Time to get some traditions going starting with one that is not my own- this apple banket.

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’Tis the season for sparkly things.  Including this white chocolate strawberry champagne cocktail.

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