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Hello, I’m Courtney, but you can call me “Court!” For years I’ve used food and entertaining as a way to connect with others and now more than ever I feel a need to be connected from afar. So, I started recording my nightly dinner prep …
a celebration of food, entertaining, & life after 40 with courtney
From Denver, Colorado’s “The Market” This is the recipe for a very special cake from a very special place… “The Market” (grocer/bakery/deli/coffee house) on Larimer Street in downtown Denver, Colorado. My family has enjoyed countless numbers of Spring Fling Cakes over the years: it was …
There’s a cafe in San Diego that we go to every time we visit called Tartine. I always get the same thing for dinner even though I say I’m going to try something new, but it never happens because The Bistro Salad is too good …
As the Spring weather starts to warm up, it’s important to have some cool treats on hand in the freezer. These strawberry yogurt popsicles are healthy and refreshing. Fresh strawberries sweetened with just a touch of real maple syrup, balance out the tart flavor of …
Claudette loves treats almost as much as I do! So it was no surprise that she fell in love with these peanut butter oatmeal cookies. I had the pleasure of making a batch with her on her birthday. Claudette’s peanut butter dog treats are easy …
We start off almost every morning with a smoothie. This super green smoothie is a great basic recipe that you can get creative with and add onto to keep your daily smoothie exciting. It’s a great, healthy way to fuel your body for the day. …
I love a good gin gimlet. It’s a classic cocktail that happens to be a favorite of mine. It’s tart and refreshing and tastes best in a chilled vintage coupe glass…it feels more glamorous that way. I’ve tried this with a few different brands of …