by Kelsea Rounds | Nov 14, 2014 | Food & Drink
Perfecting the Art of the Hostess Gift It’s that time of year—when you are likely either traveling to others’ homes to celebrate the season or doing the entertaining yourself. In either case it’s a busy time, so stocking up on items to use for...
by Kelsea Rounds | Oct 29, 2014 | Food & Drink
Cranberries’ bright pop of color and tart flavor make them a beautiful focal point and complimentary companion to many seasonal favorites. In the fall, you can find then fresh at the grocery store. (They freeze well, too, right in the bag in which you bought...
by Kelsea Rounds | Sep 23, 2014 | Food & Drink
Each of us has our favorite harbingers of fall, whether it’s fallen leaves on the sidewalk, the return of the pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks, or weather that allows you to pull out your dark jeans, brown leather boots, and woolly sweaters. Fall also brings a...
by Kelsea Rounds | Aug 4, 2014 | Food & Drink
My husband, John, and I often have overnight guests at our home. Here’s what I’ve learned: First of all, we think preparing for houseguests has many similarities to our travel business. Just as with a tour, guests want privacy in their accommodations. A...
by Kelsea Rounds | Jul 21, 2014 | Food & Drink
There are some homemade items that just can’t be beat. Jam, cookies, applesauce, and guacamole are a few items that come to mind, when I consider what is worth whipping up from scratch, compared to opening up a package. I’m not talking about saving money....