I did it! I realized one of my dreams of launching out on faith and adding another element to my business portfolio--I hosted my first vision board party! We laughed, shared and we DREAMED BIG DREAMS!
We made a list of our goals to be completed by the end of the year and we also counted all of our blessing that have occurred during the last 9 months. We did this as a visual reminder for each of us of all that we have accomplished. We talked about the word "revelation" and how it applies to our life dreams. The ladies were inspired, full of hope and promise--knowing that the Dream Giver was with them every step of the way.
I wanted the party to be special, so I prepared a few of my favorite entree:
Appetizers:
Pesto Pizza with Spinach, Peppers and Gouda Cheese
Pita Points with Red Pepper Hummus
Entree
Chicken & Artichoke with a White Wine Sauce.
Steamed Green Beans with Carrot and Dill
Lisa's Pasta Salad
Dessert
Fresh Fruit with Honey & Fresh Mint
Punch
Enjoy!
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Thursday, August 9, 2012
BELIEVE...Vision Party
Surround yourself with the dreamers and the doers; and the thinkers, but most of all surround yourself with those who see greatness within you.....even when you don't see it within yourself, yet.
Did you know people that visualize and frequently refer to their dreams and goals are more likely to succeed?
What dreams have you put on the shelf? What would you like to be manifested in your life?
If you have a dream that has been deferred then please join us for a fun night of dreaming!
What dreams have you put on the shelf? What would you like to be manifested in your life?
If you have a dream that has been deferred then please join us for a fun night of dreaming!
Believe Vision Board Party
DATE: Saturday, August 25
TIME: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
LOCATION: Lisa's home
PURPOSE: To DREAM Big!
RSVP: August 15, 2012
DATE: Saturday, August 25
TIME: 6:00PM - 8:00PM
LOCATION: Lisa's home
PURPOSE: To DREAM Big!
RSVP: August 15, 2012
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Thursday, September 13, 2012!
Summer Time Fun -The Essence Fesstival
What a wonderful and busy summer this has been! My best friend Kim, along with my first cousins Joyce and Aretha - "aka" Sweet Thing" spent a wonderful 4 days in New Orleans in July! From sight-seeing to seminars to eating delicious Cajun cuisine we had a blast!
The girls and I enjoyed a round of activities--including the highlight of the trip for me, seeing Mary J Blige in concert at the Essence Festival!
We dined at the highly rated Oceana Restaurant at 739 Conti Street and we were in culinary heaven. We each ordered different entrees so that we could all savor a bit of New Orleans delights.
Kim, ordered Alligator, Oyster Bites and Eggplant Zucchini, Sweet Thing ordered Blackened Duck, I had fried Oysters and Joyce ordered the most delicious and moist Crab Cakes I have ever tasted! For dessert, Joyce ordered Banana Foster Ice Cream cheesecake--it truly was to die for--yep, culinary heaven.
We all had a great time traveling to and from the Super Dome, the Convention Center on on Bourbon Street! We laughed, ate, cried and had a great time as only women can do!
Kim, Sweet Thing and Joyce - are planning a wonderful trip next year to a new destination! I can't wait to hear all about their magical trip!
The girls and I enjoyed a round of activities--including the highlight of the trip for me, seeing Mary J Blige in concert at the Essence Festival!
We dined at the highly rated Oceana Restaurant at 739 Conti Street and we were in culinary heaven. We each ordered different entrees so that we could all savor a bit of New Orleans delights.
Kim, ordered Alligator, Oyster Bites and Eggplant Zucchini, Sweet Thing ordered Blackened Duck, I had fried Oysters and Joyce ordered the most delicious and moist Crab Cakes I have ever tasted! For dessert, Joyce ordered Banana Foster Ice Cream cheesecake--it truly was to die for--yep, culinary heaven.
We all had a great time traveling to and from the Super Dome, the Convention Center on on Bourbon Street! We laughed, ate, cried and had a great time as only women can do!
Kim, Sweet Thing and Joyce - are planning a wonderful trip next year to a new destination! I can't wait to hear all about their magical trip!
Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Entertaining Etiquette for the Host & Guest - Share your Pet Peeve
Just a few notes from Lisa about regarding social etiquette and graces...
In the “olden days,” using proper etiquette in everyday
life and special occasions seemed like more of a social must than a
matter of personal choice.
But oh, how times have changed.
However, just as chivalry isn’t dead, proper etiquette isn’t either.
If you’re already employing these etiquette tips in your life, congratulations – Miss Manners would be proud.
if you’re slacking on your socially savvy abilities, a little refresher course never hurt anyone.
But oh, how times have changed.
However, just as chivalry isn’t dead, proper etiquette isn’t either.
If you’re already employing these etiquette tips in your life, congratulations – Miss Manners would be proud.
if you’re slacking on your socially savvy abilities, a little refresher course never hurt anyone.
Parties and Gifts
1. Always RSVP to a party in a timely fashion, even if you won’t be attending. The host needs a accurate headcount.
Holding off on a response makes the host feel like you’re waiting for a better offer to come along.
2. Don’t ask the host of a party for a tour of their house unless it’s a housewarming. Let them offer one if they want to.
3. If a wedding invitation specifies you and a guest, don’t call to ask if you can bring your children, too.
7. Thank you notes are a must after receiving a gift. Make sure the thank you note gets to the person within two weeks of receiving the gift.
However, an exception might be wedding gifts, since you might be busy honeymooning.
Dining
2. Don’t ask the host of a party for a tour of their house unless it’s a housewarming. Let them offer one if they want to.
3. If a wedding invitation specifies you and a guest, don’t call to ask if you can bring your children, too.
Most brides and grooms are being cost conscious and having children at their wedding reception is an added expense.
4. You can bring a gift for the hostess, but just make sure that it isn’t something that would preoccupy them before or during the party. Most host of dinner parties already have a pre-planned meal to include desert. If you bring a food item as a gift, please let the host know that it is for them to enjoy at a later date.
4. You can bring a gift for the hostess, but just make sure that it isn’t something that would preoccupy them before or during the party. Most host of dinner parties already have a pre-planned meal to include desert. If you bring a food item as a gift, please let the host know that it is for them to enjoy at a later date.
In addition, do not ask for a "to-go" box of the host left-over food.!
5. If you've been invited to a wedding but can’t go, you should still send a wedding gift.
If an invitation says no gifts, don’t bring them, or else you might embarrass other gift-less guests.
6. Don’t ask for cash gifts as wedding gifts, baby shower gift or birthday party gift.
If an invitation says no gifts, don’t bring them, or else you might embarrass other gift-less guests.
6. Don’t ask for cash gifts as wedding gifts, baby shower gift or birthday party gift.
7. Thank you notes are a must after receiving a gift. Make sure the thank you note gets to the person within two weeks of receiving the gift.
However, an exception might be wedding gifts, since you might be busy honeymooning.
Dining
8. After sitting down at the table and waiting for everyone else to sit down, unfold your napkin and place it in your lap.
If you briefly leave the table, place it on the chair, and when you’re done, place it on the left side of the plate.
If you briefly leave the table, place it on the chair, and when you’re done, place it on the left side of the plate.
9. To choose the right silverware at a gourmet meal, always work from the outside in (your appetizer utensils like spoon soup and salad fork are on the end).
10. No personal grooming at the dinner table! I was once having Sunday brunch at a local eatery and a woman at the next table proceeded to floss her teeth and scrape her tongue. Needless to say, I quickly lost my appetite! Please share with me your number one pet peeve when it comes to social graces and etiquette
Lobster/Shrimp Roll
Lobster Roll
Photo: Lobster Roll Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup nonfat plain Greek-style yogurt or 2/3 cup regular, plain nonfat yogurt
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chopped scallion greens (about 1 scallion)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 pound cooked lobster meat or cooked shrimp, cut into 1/3-inch pieces (about 2 1/2 cups)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 whole-wheat hot dog buns
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
If using regular yogurt, place it in a strainer lined with paper towel and set the strainer over a bowl. Let the yogurt drain and thicken for 20 minutes.
In a bowl, stir together the thickened or Greek-style yogurt, mayonnaise, celery, scallion and lemon juice. Fold in the lobster meat and season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Chill until ready to use. Just before serving, open the hot dog buns and brush the inside with olive oil. Heat a grill pan over moderately high heat and grill the bread, cut side down, until toasted, about 3 minutes. Fill each with 3/4 cup of the lobster mixture and serve immediately.
Basil Tomato Tart - Yummy
Basil Tomato Tart
One pre-made baked pie crust (I use Pillsbury)
6-8 Roma Tomatoes
1/4 cup of Pesto Sauce
4 Cloves of minced garlic
2 Cups of Shredded Mozarella Cheese
1/4 cup of Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup of Mayo
Bake the Piecrust until golden brown about 10 minutes
While crust is hot, place about 1/2 cup of mozarella cheese on bottom of pie crust to melt.
Slice tomatoes and place on a paper towel to drain moisture.
Arrange the tomatoes on top of the melted cheese in pie shell. Mix the pesto, garlic, cheese and mayo and spread evenly over the tomatoes.
Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes until top is golden and bubbly.
Serve with a garden salad, sweet beer bread and a tall glass of ice tea!
Dinner is served! Enjoy
One pre-made baked pie crust (I use Pillsbury)
6-8 Roma Tomatoes
1/4 cup of Pesto Sauce
4 Cloves of minced garlic
2 Cups of Shredded Mozarella Cheese
1/4 cup of Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup of Mayo
Bake the Piecrust until golden brown about 10 minutes
While crust is hot, place about 1/2 cup of mozarella cheese on bottom of pie crust to melt.
Slice tomatoes and place on a paper towel to drain moisture.
Arrange the tomatoes on top of the melted cheese in pie shell. Mix the pesto, garlic, cheese and mayo and spread evenly over the tomatoes.
Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes until top is golden and bubbly.
Serve with a garden salad, sweet beer bread and a tall glass of ice tea!
Dinner is served! Enjoy
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