Welcome to Celebrate It! I am so happy you are here! It seems as if we are smack in the middle of the holidays, but I am feeling very far behind in my preparations. No tree up, no gifts bought, I need to get busy!!! I hope your holidays are going smoother than mine!! Anyway…. … Read more

Some of the best times of my life have revolved around food. So, I made this Seaside Pasta Salad to reflect the fun times my family and I have shared at the beach. I used the shells for the beach, the egg slices for the sun, the granola for the sand and the goldfish, well, … Read more

I am so glad you are here! Thank you for stopping by! Here are some features from last weeks party!  Mocha Cupcakes w/ Mocha Frosting Recipe from Sugar, Spice and Family Life  Easy 2×4 Halloween Crafts from Clover House  Cider Ginger Beer Sangria  from Don’t Sweat The Recipe A million apologies for messing up the … Read more

Looking to serve something special, but also a favorite that your guests already love? Then these 4th of July S’mores are perfect for your party menu! They are easy to put together because you make parts of the recipe beforehand, and the only thing to do before serving is to toast the marshmallow! Use a … Read more

Last week, I shared these Spicy Party Nuts which are the perfect addition to your Super Bowl festivities. Today I want to share another party specialty, the spicy nuts counterpart, Sweet Party Nuts! They are very easy to make, and can even be made ahead of time.  Sweet Party Nuts  (printable recipe at end of … Read more

I grew up in a little town in southern Ohio. Not too far away; up the hill, and around the bend, is an apple orchard. It is such a great place.  It’s called  Rouster’s Apple House, and it has been there since 1939. I am sorry to say that I read today that they have … Read more

I am not a huge fan of milk shakes, but I am in love with anything egg nog! That’s why this milk shake is one I can definitely enjoy this Christmas. It’s made with really good, rich and thick egg nog, some creamy, dreamy tasting ice cream, homemade whipped cream and a liberal sprinkling of … Read more

Recently I was introduced to a new pizza restaurant, not too far from my house. When it came time to order, I decided to try the bruschetta! I haven’t had it in a long time, and wow, what a big treat it was! It was wonderful! I had forgotten how a good bruschetta could bring … Read more

It is Improv Cooking Challenge day and January’s two ingredients are banana and nutmeg! Aren’t those great ingredients? So many recipes and ideas came to mind, that, as usual, I had a hard time deciding what to make. I decided on this creamy Banana Cheesecake! I crunched up some left over sugar cones for the … Read more