Looking for a new party theme to entertain the kids this summer? Take a step back in time and put on your prairie best for a Little House on the Prairie Party. Perfect for birthdays, family reunions, or just because.

Entertaining kids is easy when you transport them to a tropical paradise. Make a splash with a Hawaiian party plan that’s foolproof, rain or shine. Who’s ready to limbo?

Grab your frilliest frocks and tiaras. We’ll show you how to transform your child’s space into the storybook world of Fancy Nancy. Where everything’s better with sparkles, sprinkles, or in French!

Everyone’s a winner at this carnival. Your ticket to fun is waiting. Find all the details to entertain the kids with an old fashioned summer carnival birthday party. Step right up, don’t be shy!

Old fashioned cocktails are a staple at supper clubs here in Wisconsin. Typically it’s brandy or whisky, sweet or sour. Today, I’m sharing an old fashioned with a new twist. Are you ready for happy hour?

Looking for an easy no bake cake that’s a crowd pleaser? I’ve got the recipe that’s become a family favorite. I’m whipping it up for my son’s birthday. It will be ready before you make a wish!

Hot off the griddle, Grandma’s Swedish pancakes with lingonberries. Can’t you just smell them? What could be a better way to remember Grandma than sharing her favorite recipes? Join me in the kitchen!

A bartender named Benny at a quaint pub in Germany once shared his secret for making the perfect Manhattan, was in selecting the proper vermouth. Find out the name of the historic bar in Stuttgart, where we perfected the recipe for our cocktail of the month.

Italian Fig cookies are a time honored tradition that takes time and patience. I took a friend’s recipe and made some modifications for a short cut. I’m using my favorite Quince & Apple fig preserves as the base for the filling. Check out the Zabelicious recipe!

What’s really in your wine? The answer may surprise you. Scout & Cellar is disrupting the wine industry and making a splash with their unique wine club. Find out what clean-crafted is all about in my latest post.

When my daughter asked for pesto and I didn’t have the right ingredients, I improvised. The results were a Zabelicious hit with my family! The recipe might surprise you.

You’ll be dreaming of a gondola ride in Venice, after you try a true Bellini. Discover the backstory behind the famous cocktail along with the easy recipe to serve at your next brunch.

We are kicking off our Zabelicious Tour of Italy with “A Roman Holiday at Home.” First, step back in time and grab your Vespa to motor through Italy with a princess on the run from her royal duties. Then, join us as we follow Stanley Tucci as he goes Searching for Italy. We loosely follow his itinerary with our own travel stories and recipes you won’t want to miss.

What better way to start your Roman holiday at home than with a plate of pasta and a glass of vino? I’ll share my Zabelicious twist on Audrey Hepburn’s classic Spaghetti al Pomodoro, along with my recommendation for a wine pairing from Northern Italy. Bring your appetite for our Zabelicious Tour of Italy!

Stuffed cabbage rolls are found in almost every cuisine and go by numerous names. I only know of it as Holubki, a recipe passed down to me from my grandfather. His mother brought it over from Eastern Europe when she came to America as a young bride. I’ll share the family recipe Grandpa gave me when I got married. I hope you’re hungry!

The origin of this cocktail is still up for debate. The story that seems to stand the test of time is, the French claim it was inspired by an American army captain who arrived at a Paris bar in a motorcycle’s sidecar, requesting a drink to warm him up.

I’m another year older. But who’s counting? Not me. I’m celebrating! Birthdays are kind of a big deal in our family. It started last week with the arrival of my first card, with a message that took me back to a birthday book from my childhood, A Birthday is a Magic Day!

Never been to the Midwest? You don’t know what you’re missing. Until you can safely travel, here’s the next best thing. Dinner and a movie set in Wisconsin, or starring one of our own.

London is currently on lockdown. Until you can visit in person, pop in a movie or watch a series set in London. It won’t be the same as touring the royal city in person, but it will temporarily transport you there and might tide you over until your next trip. Bon voyage!

This colorful salad packed with essential nutrients was inspired by one on the menu at The Dog and Duck, a historic British pub in Soho. Bursting with a sweet, nutty flavor, tossed with my own Zabelicious Dressing, it's the perfect combination to please your palate.