Cooking A Strip Fillet Roast

Now that the cold New England season is upon us, I love to roll up my sleeves, go through my cookbooks or search for new recipes to try.  I picked up this 2 lb petite loin select strip fillet roast at the grocery store then searched for a marinade and cooking instructions.  It was a hit and now I would like to share the recipe and roasting instructions with you.  READ MORE

New England Fine Living's Web site http://www.newenglandfineliving.com and this blog was created by Linda Calder, The Fine Living Muse, as a Girl's Guide to Decorating in Style, Entertaining in Style, and Living in Style.

A pink and green preppy tropical theme party

When I was asked to pull together a bright pink and green party for one of my regular client's, that usually likes toned down muted and natural colors,  I was thrilled!  I will show you a few of the photos below and then I posted a bunch more on our web site.  I would love to know what you think!

How about a key lime cupcake in a margarita glass?  I placed them in bright green tissue paper so that they can be transferred to the dessert plate easily then the glass can be filled with the margarita I made up for them.  

To see many more photos of this in home tropical preppy party  which also has the margarita recipe .... READ MORE

New England Fine Living's Web site http://www.newenglandfineliving.com and this blog was created by Linda Calder, The Fine Living Muse, as a Girl's Guide to Decorating in Style, Entertaining in Style, and Living in Style.

A Patron Margarita Recipe For A Tropical Party

When asked to make the margaritas for a client's party, I knew just which margarita recipe I wanted to use. There are so many versions out there and some use a sweet pre-mix. Yuck!  Not in our household!!!!!  One of my favorite margaritas was sipped near the ocean during a fantastic trip to St. John with my guy and we have been spoiled ever since. I will soon be posting the party pictures this margarita went along with, but for the recipe, just click the link and you will be whisked away to my web site where you will find more information. READ MORE 

New England Fine Living's Web site http://www.newenglandfineliving.com and this blog was created by Linda Calder, The Fine Living Muse, as a Girl's Guide to Decorating in Style, Entertaining in Style, and Living in Style.

Fried Cauliflower Recipe

I have to admit, I was never one for cauliflower, but recently I made mashed cauliflower for dinner and loved it and this past week, my daughter made some fried cauliflower from a recipe my mother had found.   I was surprised how fast this tasty treat came together and was enjoyed by all.  Read more - Recipe

New England Fine Living's Web site http://www.newenglandfineliving.com and this blog was created by Linda Calder, The Fine Living Muse, as a Girl's Guide to Decorating in Style, Entertaining in Style, and Living in Style.