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Table Settings for Small Dinner Parties
It’s fun to have friends over to enjoy a good meal. If you’re planning a dinner party for 6-8 people a little bit of planning and you can set a very nice table without busting the bank. Rule No. 1 How … Continue reading
Dinner Parties on a Budget
About 14 years ago my sister-n-law remarried and with a new husband, she gained a group of friends that had dinner parties every month. My new brother-n-law also gained the two of us. So when we put the old friends … Continue reading
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Getting Ready for Vacation
Well, the week before vacation is always hell week for me. I am trying to get everything completed and notes written for my back up at work. Then at home, it’s trying to remember everything to pack. We’re taking a … Continue reading
German Chocolate Cake – A Labor of Love
Making a German Chocolate Cake is definitely a labor of love. But you know, I think it’s worth it. I’m writing this tonight because I have plans to make one this weekend for my husband’s co-worker’s birthday. Boy that was a … Continue reading
Mid Week Dinner with Friends
Well it’s hump day, Wednesday, and that means going out to eat with friends. It’s an open invitation but there are at least 4 of us. There are a couple of local restaurants that we like to frequent. One is … Continue reading
Veranda – How it all Began
About 15 years ago we moved into our current home. My sister n law and brother n law moved at the same time. We were next door neighbors for six years before we moved, so we wanted the same thing … Continue reading
RSVP
Today, I am venting. Ever get an invitation with RSVP at the bottom? Ever forget to respond? If you have ever tried to plan a party without knowing how many people to expect, you know the importance of responding to … Continue reading
Cruising…the best vacation for your $$$
I find cruising to be the best vacation value you will find. Where else can you get great accommodations, 5 star cuisine, and Las Vegas style entertainment all in the same place? And you don’t even need a rent car! … Continue reading
Sundae Pie – A Delicious Dessert Recipe
About 35 years ago, one of my husband’s cousins had us over for dinner. We were all newlyweds. I can’t remember what we had for dinner, but for dessert we had something she called Sundae Pie. It was amazing. I … Continue reading
Welcome to Out on the Veranda!
Thank you for joining me Out On the Veranda! I started this blog to have something to do at night while my husband watches tv. I tend to listen to tv more than watch it, so I thought “why not sit and … Continue reading