Pam Hartwell-James The holiday spirit was in full swing at the festive “Sip & Decorate” event hosted by Janet Shropshire and Debi Gutknecht. Guests enjoyed a creative and delicious twist on a classic holiday gathering. Each attendee was welcomed with a hot cocoa or coffee bar, featuring all the trimmings to make their perfect holiday…
Pam Hartwell-James This month’s small group In My Kitchen gathering was truly a holiday delight, hosted by Debbie Finch. Debbie’s home was a feast for the eyes, with each room adorned with festive touches and stunning centerpieces that set the perfect mood for the season. And each Christmas tree was a reminder of both Christmases…
Pam Hartwell-James While the Arizona sun sizzled outside, The Women of Quail Creek’s small group In My Kitchen found the perfect way to cool things down—no oven required. Hosted by the dynamic culinary duo Cyndee Bruns and Karen Honaker, the group’s latest gathering, cheekily dubbed “Summer Salads,” served up equal parts laughter, flavor, and fresh…
Pam Hartwell-James Sandi Beecher hosted a delightful, fun-filled In My Kitchen gathering poolside with a fresh and playful twist. The theme “Yummy Foods on a Stick” brought a creative and delicious menu that had everyone smiling. Guests sipped on assorted punches while sharing stories, laughter, and plenty of sunshine. As the afternoon warmed up, the…
Pam Hartwell-James Group members gathered for a special edition of In My Kitchen with Cathy Ollman where the focus was on using herbs and spices for health and demystifying herbal and dietary supplements. Cathy kicked off the session with a live demonstration on how to make easy cashew milk. Attendees were treated to tastings of…
Pam Hartwell-James On the evening of March 4, In My Kitchen was swept up in a veritable storm of bold flavors and festive energy! Host Becky Ashin brought the spirit of Mardi Gras to life with a menu that transported guests straight to New Orleans. The celebration featured classic dishes such as shrimp remoulade, chicken…
Pam Hartwell-James The Women of Quail Creek’s very first In My Kitchen for 2025 was all about getting off to a healthy eating start for the new year! Dee Colicchia graciously set the stage with several delicious, easy snacks to fill up on without tipping the scale: apple nachos with homemade toffee drizzle, festive chocolate…
Pam Hartwell-James In My Kitchen celebrated a lovingly prepared Valentine’s Brunch hosted by Pam Hartwell-James, and the menu was filled with all things from the heart! It started off with a decadent strudel croissant French toast and ended with all things chocolate. In between all the food, there was ample time to share everyone’s favorite…
Pam Hartwell-James Our In My Kitchen Date with Joy Richardson was quite literally made up of all things dates! This Kitchen Date included stuffed dates with goat cheese and bacon; date, chickpea, and avocado salad; and ended with absolutely the best chocolate date cake with caramel sauce. This definitely should not be just a one-night…
Pam-Hartwell James That old saying that begins, “An apple a day,” certainly applies here, because apples might just be one of our favorite fall fruits ever. The event started with a highly appealing assortment of apple appetizers, which was followed by a skillet apple cider chicken dish. And the dessert was—yes, you guessed it, an…