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THREE CHEESE MINI NACHOS

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As the days get cooler, you can feel Fall is just around the corner and football season is upon us! My husband loves watching the sport and I have been drawn in myself as well. More so than watching the games (which are always fun) I love planning the food spread. Fall brings the feeling of comfort food and nachos are definitely on that list!

When having people over throughout the season I like to serve something warm (and cheesy preferably) and this recipe checks both those boxes! Since sometimes sharing a large platter can be awkward, l am serving the next round of nachos in individual mini bowls so everyone can have their own bite! This gives you your own portion of melted cheese goodness – how can you go wrong with that?!

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PARTY DECOR

WHITE AND GOLD CANDY BAR

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One of my favourite parts of a party (aside from the great company and fun) is the dessert table! Cakes, candy, cupcakes oh my….how can you ever go wrong? Aside from decor, it is one of the spots you can be creative and even incorporate your party colours of choice. There are so many options to choose from and you can really make it whatever you want. Over the past few years candy tables have really gotten popular (thank you Pinterest!) and many stores now carry various items to help in planning them. There are fun banners, signs, jars, labels etc. available to help with your vision.

The specific candy bar below was for our close friend’s grandma’s 100th birthday! Can you believe 100!? It’s hard to even imagine, especially in this fast paced moving world we live in. It was an honour to attend the party and help out for such a wonderful occasion!  The party decor colours were an elegant gold and white and we wanted the candy bar to reflect the same colours. Surprisingly there were plenty of gold and white options to choose from because sometimes the gold colour can be limiting. I had a chance to setup the candy bar at home and wanted to share some tips to help with your future candy bar setups. I still needed to add in labels, scoops and gold candy grab bags but the important items (the candy!) was there.

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SALADS

TUNA PASTA SALAD

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Last week I posted pictures of a picnic tablescape that I had planned for the summer. One of the food items I had prepared was a Tuna Pasta Salad which was absolutely delicious and so easy to make. It is the perfect picnic/summer/no fuss food because it doesn’t take long to put together (you can essentially cut up all your items while the pasta boils) and it can be eaten at room temperature. No heating = win win!

This is the perfect dish for your next picnic, potluck or even for this weeks lunch! Scroll down below for some preparation tips and the recipe.

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SUMMER FUN TABLESCAPES

SUMMER PICNIC TABLESCAPE

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Eating al fresco is my favourite thing to do during the summer time and one of the funnest ways to accomplish that is by creating a picnic in the park. I love having a picnic lunch and although this is not quite the same as picnicking in Paris in front of the Eiffel Tower (take me back please!) you can still recreate the same fun vibe in your own back yard or nearby park.

““Hey Boo Boo, let’s go get us a pic-a-nic basket” – Yogi Bear

I’m in! Gather up some key items mentioned below and head off to an afternoon of fun!

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APPETIZERS

WATERMELON MINT SALSA

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I love embracing every season when it comes to entertaining as they each bring out different unique touches – this is especially true when it comes to food. Summer provides us with the most delicious, flavourful fruits and vegetables that are beyond mouth watering. Fall on the other hand has its own gems which help us get cozy for the winter time! As we only have a few weeks of summer left, I am taking full advantage of the seasonal fruit with this amazingly refreshing Watermelon Mint Salsa.

Watermelon is another one of my favourite summer fruits (among cherries and peaches!) and this salsa is perfect for a hot summers day to share with a crowd. Pair it with some nacho chips or mini pita breads and you have the perfect potluck dish!

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