create...collaborate...celebrate!
resources
for creative party & dining memories...
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- christmas morning
- think outside the box
- gingergbread houses
- 12 cookies of winter
- STAIN GLASS COOKIES
- luminaries
- Sweet pepper ragout
- Crab Salad
- Italian bread salad
- Sautéed penne & mushrooms
- Grilled sea bass
- chocolate truffles
- stained glass cookies
- anne's granola
- crock pot ribs
- moussaka from crete
- turkey prep & dressing
- TURKEY tetrazzini
- turkey brine
- biscuits
- mandarin almond salad
- wild rice
- scalloped corn supreme
- potato casserole
- cranberry stuffing
- sushi saturday
- Popcorn Balls
- allyn's hawaiian martini
- divalicious
- italian wines
- wild rice soup
- nutty wild rice salad
- mae's spaghetti
- diva drinks
- turkey day ideas
- football fun
- gift giving ideas
- september/october 2010
- cuba cucina
- james beard
- guys' party with zing
- vino terms
- game night
- andrew's meatloaf
- chuck's apple pie
- bill's margaritas
- ross's aio e oio pasta
- denny's trout or salmon recipe
- tom's pheasant feast
- bud's chili
- nick's white bean chili
- arroz con camarones
- picadillo in a lettuce cup
- escabeche of swordfish
- cuban sandwiches
- rum balls
- cuba libre and mojitos
- Various party nuts
- Stir-fried green beans
- savory bread pudding
- Short Ribs
- andrew's pickled eggs
- salsas
- Caramel Sundae
- instant appetizer
- july/august 2010
- Julia Child's birthday
- salsa contest
- our favorite invites
- tour de France
- vinho verde
- Jodie's caprese
- Mary's date bars
- alaskan chowder
- fajitas
- black bean salsa
- roasted corn salsa
- cilantro sauce
- cilantro dressing
- cilantro tabouli
- rice with peas & cilantro
- Blue Cheese Pasta Salad
- maple leaf duck breasts
- jenni's pasta salad
- mary's croissants
- mary's margaritas
- scalloped potatoes
- gazpacho
- watermelon gazpacho
- strawberry pie
- morning smoothie
- beef bourguinon
- vichysoisse
- chocolate mousse
- mary's croissants
- mary's margaritas
- scalloped potatoes
- ketchican
- dining la jolla
- may/june 2010
- shrimp boil
- easy inexpensive invites
- ways to say thank you
- 20 something parties
- a spring fling
- food and wine pairings
- suffering grapes
- mushroom meatloaf
- perfect picnic salad
- classic potato salads
- traditional potato salad
- hot peppers
- beef brisket
- devil deviled eggs
- deviled eggs
- garlicky spinach dip
- kabob marinade
- beet, green bean salad
- bahamian potato salad
- grilled tuna with sauce
- asparagus risotto
- mascarpone custard
- garbanzo bean salad
- fabulous flank steak
- morels
- rhubarb bars
- ice cream pie
- shortcut sarah
- march/april 2010
- name that "tini" contest
- easy bridal triva games
- nearly newlywed game
- a housewarming party
- derby hats
- scrumptious stacks
- kentucky derby party
- whites of spring
- date bars
- ham loaf
- pickled eggs
- chicken rub
- chicken on a throne
- pork with leeks
- beans & avocado salad
- mint julep
- chicken cabbage salad
- braised lamb shanks
- rack of lamb
- salad stacks
- february 2010
- night at the kasbah
- wine sense
- baby shower activities
- personalized gifts
- a valentine idea
- choosing a menu theme
- how to form a club
- grannie's salmon log
- butterscotch dessert
- sherry's divatini
- cruise mixology
- barbecue salmon
- a love feast
- toasted pita
- "salsa" guacamole
- january 2010
- build your own nachos
- birthday parties
- 24
- chinese new year
- peanut butter club
- tons of themes
- Minnesota hot dish
- shrimp and grits
- raspberry salad
- fae's seafood creole
- feta chicken
- cherry chip cookies
- mary ann's halibut
- popcorn cake
- whole foods wines
coming in january/february
- moroccan cooking
- paella
- brew fest
- dates
- road trip gems
A WOW gift idea!
Found the perfect gift to send our contributing editor for her wonderful gingerbread “how to” slideshow.
Having recently returned from a fascinating trip to Morocco with www.countrywalkers.com...
one of our travel companions was the founder/owner of PrettySnappyDesigns. Grace is truly an entrepreneurial seamstress…and her hobby to small business story is inspiring!
Check out her story and order her aprons for special friends/family this holiday season!
www.prettysnappydesigns.com
Enjoy!
Welcome to...thedivagourmet.com
creative cooking, menus & party planning...
diva style!
Discover the "what" and "know how" to plan
unique and memorable family and/or friends' traditions...
unique and memorable family and/or friends' traditions...
- • divaclub...gourmet club tips & menus ideas
I deas for celebrating life events, hobbies & holidays...
- • divaparty
...ideas & parties, proven to be fun!
Valuable time is saved...we have the "best of the best" recipes, restaurants & websites...
- • divalinks...recommended gourmet-related websites
- • divabest...tasty recipes today & in our treasured past
- • divatravel...our favorite eating & drinking adventures
An online place to share your thoughts, successes & questions...
Because...together...
we love to create, collaborate and celebrate!
Carol and Barb
The Best Thing Since Sliced Bread...
A friend raved about this "master recipe" for no knead bread. I was skeptical...but curious...then amazed! The authors Hertzberg and Francois wanted to make breadmaking a healthy, daily ritual. The recipe for refrigerator stored dough is easy...very good...and makes a professional baker out of you.
I have even replaced our favorite take out pizza, using the master recipe. I put the dough in a pie plate, spread it out, put our favorite toppings on...fresh mozarella, sliced tomatoes, green olives, onions, pepperoni, sprinkle with a little garlic olive oil, bake at 400 for about 18 minutes...fantastic!
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ONE OF MY FAVORITE ACTIVITIES
WITH KIDS AROUND THE HOLIDAYS
IS MAKING STAIN GLASS COOKIES… DOUGH, HARD CANDY AND
CREATIVITY IS THE NAME OF THE GAME… DECORATE YOUR TREE, WINDOW
OR A PACKAGE THIS YEAR USING THIS
FUN RECIPE!!
The Diva Gourmet 
"Life's short...party like a Diva" © 2008-25
© 2008-25
Look before you eat...
Here’s our start to a list of food apps. Useful and fascinating…all in one!
Oh, to have had this information in my 20’s!
Send us your favorite food apps!
You can scan the ingredients on any product to find out the harmful or toxic additives it contains…foods, beverages, cosmetics, baby food, and even pet food.
Easy to use with scanning instructions on the app. Cost is $4.99.
Use the Clean 15 and Dirty Dozen lists to determine which fruits and vegetables have the least pesticides. Should I buy organic or conventionally grown?
This app is free!
Depending on where you live or are vacationing, this app gives you “Best Choice”…”Good Alternative “ or “Avoid” ratings to seafood and sushi. It provides a rating, market names, and a summary of each fish/sushi type. The non-profit Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch is a recognized and trusted resource.
This app is free!
This app rates food, personal care products, household cleaners and toys. You can scan the barcode of any product for detailed ratings.
Useful information about over 1500 ingredients and additives. It has a special list for pregnant women, kids, and people with allergies and asthma. This $1.99 app is sure to help you as you understand food labels and help you make an informed choice.
Have a healthy and safe month!