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Joy In Every Season

About Me

 

Welcome! I’m Renee. I’m not your average “young mommy blogger.” In fact, you can say that I am “well seasoned.” I’ve gone from Mom to Nana in what feels like the blink of an eye.

I’ve always loved entertaining, whether it’s hosting a party, a large family BBQ, or simply a dinner for two. I believe that hospitality and entertaining can be effortless with easy recipes and simple tablescapes.  

Traditions are extremely important to our family and I believe that the meals we’ve shared are a huge part of our traditions. I’m not a chef and I’ve had no formal training. What I do have is years of experience getting dinner on the table through the many seasons of my life. 

Many of the recipes that you’ll find throughout my blog have been passed down from generation to generation. Others have been shared between family and friends. Some have been “googled” and others are Pinterest finds. A few are travel inspired and some are straight out of cookbooks. Some of the recipes will be from scratch, others will be semi-homemade, and others I hope will serve as an idea or inspiration to help you get dinner on your table. 

Cooking and serving others in the comfort of my home truly brings me joy!

I hope you’ll visit often and that my recipes and entertaining tips help you find the joy in your everyday! And who knows, maybe one of the recipes will become a part of your family traditions!

Many blessings!

xoxo,

Renee

And just for fun, a few random facts about me:

  • I’m married to my best friend. 39 years and still going strong!
  • We have three grown daughters, three wonderful son-in-laws,  and we are blessed with seven of the most beautifully perfect grand babies!
  • I love my dishes and glassware! I have multiple sets and love using them all! Is there such a thing as dishware anonymous?
  • I love driving big cars, sedans just aren’t my thing.
  • I drink way too much coffee. Like all day, everyday!
  • I’ve lived in the same town of Santa Cruz, CA, my entire life. So has my husband, in fact, we went to kindergarten together.

 

••WORK WITH ME••

I love working with brands that I use and love! After all, good referrals are the best form of advertising!

I’m available for:

Recipe Development: Let me create a delicious recipe using your brand!

Brand Influencer/Ambassador: I love sharing products that I love!! I’d love to share you product across my social media platforms!

Sponsored Posts: A variety of posts can be done to suit your needs, including: product review, recipe development, giveaways, etc.

If you’re interested in partnering with me, please drop me an email at: renee@joyineveryseason.com (or use the contact button in my menu bar). I’ll be happy to send you my Media Kit upon request.

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And, I’m also Nana, to a little blog project that I’ve started when my grand daughter, Gigi Bean  was 5 years old. I hope you’ll check it out! We’ll be doing some cooking & baking, maybe an occasional craft, all while having fun with her American Girl dolls. Gigi is eight now, and extremely busy with school, gymnastics, sewing, crafts, tennis, baking, friends, and family. Hopefully, we’ll get back to blogging together soon! 

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**All photos and content on Joy in Every Season are property of Joy in Every Season. Permission must be granted for any re-use of pictures, or word-for-word recipes or text. Please contact Renee (via the contact button) for permission before using any content found here.  Thank you.

Hi, I'm Renee. Welcome to Joy in Every Season. I’ve always loved entertaining, whether it’s hosting a party, a large family BBQ, or simply a dinner for two. I believe that hospitality and entertaining can be effortless with easy recipes and simple tablescapes. Read More…

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When Mom & Dad go on a date night, the little ones help Nana make Quick & Easy ❤️ Pizza! Add some strawberries and veggies on their plate and it’s a dinner success! ❤️ 🍕 ❤️🍕❤️ #joyineveryseason . . . #kidsvalentinepizza . . . #flatbreadpizza . . . #cookingwithkids . . .

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When Mom & Dad go on a date night, the little ones help Nana make Quick & Easy ❤️ Pizza! Add some strawberries and veggies on their plate and it’s a dinner success! ❤️ 🍕 ❤️🍕❤️ #joyineveryseason . . .  #kidsvalentinepizza . . .  #flatbreadpizza . . . #cookingwithkids . . .

Pretty in pink! As soon as I unpacked my Valentine’s box, I knew I wanted to set a table using the small heart plates. I’ve had them for a year or two, and used them for appetizers and dessert, but never set them as a small salad plate. I searched through all my “pink” tableware and quickly realized that all pinks are not the same. I had variations of “pink” pink, “blush” pink, and “lavender” pink. It wasn’t working until I pulled it all together with the flowers. Your tip for the day is to mix and match, use what you have, and if it doesn’t work, go buy yourself some fresh flowers. #dishhoarderproblems
💗❤️💗❤️💗
#joyineveryseason . . .
#valentinestablescape . . .
#tonitinatabletops . . .
#setthetable ...
#diningroom ...
#tablescapes ...
#entertainingathome ...
#tablescapeinspiration ...
#farmhousetable ...
#betterhomesandgardens ...
#tablestyling ...
#tablesettings ...
#styledtablesaturday ...
#tablescapetuesday ...

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Pretty in pink! As soon as I unpacked my Valentine’s box, I knew I wanted to set a table using the small heart plates. I’ve had them for a year or two, and used them for appetizers and dessert, but never set them as a small salad plate. I searched through all my “pink” tableware and quickly realized that all pinks are not the same. I had variations of “pink” pink, “blush” pink, and “lavender” pink. It wasn’t working until I pulled it all together with the flowers. Your tip for the day is to mix and match, use what you have, and if it doesn’t work, go buy yourself some fresh flowers.  #dishhoarderproblems
💗❤️💗❤️💗
#joyineveryseason . . . 
#valentinestablescape . . . 
#tonitinatabletops . . . 
#setthetable ... 
#diningroom ... 
#tablescapes ... 
#entertainingathome ... 
#tablescapeinspiration ... 
#farmhousetable ... 
#betterhomesandgardens ... 
#tablestyling ... 
#tablesettings ...
#styledtablesaturday ...
#tablescapetuesday ...

This White Chocolate Mocha was delicious! In fact, it was as good or better than I could have gotten at a coffee shop (and I didn’t have to leave the house). What’s your favorite coffee shop drink?

White Chocolate Sauce
•3-4 TBSP white chocolate chips
•1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
•½ cup low-fat (2%)milk
. . . . . . .
•Using a milk frother, add low-fat milk and condensed milk. Heat until hot and frothy.
•If you don’t have a frother, combine milk and condensed milk in a small saucepan. Heat slowly until hot, but not boiling. Stir regularly to prevent scorching.
•Add chocolate chips to hot milk, stir until melted and well combined.

White Chocolate Mocha
•Into a favorite mug, pour in a shot of espresso. Add a second shot if you prefer it stronger.
•Add (hot) White Chocolate Sauce to fill cup.
•Top with whipped cream (and sprinkles).
☕️ 🍫🤍🍫☕️
#joyineveryseason . . .
#whitechocolatemocha . . .

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This White Chocolate Mocha was delicious! In fact, it was as good or better than I could have gotten at a coffee shop (and I didn’t have to leave the house). What’s your favorite coffee shop drink? 

White Chocolate Sauce
•3-4 TBSP white chocolate chips
•1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
•½ cup low-fat (2%)milk 
. . . . . . . 
•Using a milk frother, add low-fat milk and condensed milk. Heat until hot and frothy. 
•If you don’t have a frother, combine milk and condensed milk in a small saucepan. Heat slowly until hot, but not boiling. Stir regularly to prevent scorching.
•Add chocolate chips to hot milk, stir until melted and well combined.

White Chocolate Mocha
•Into a favorite mug, pour in a  shot of espresso. Add a second shot if you prefer it stronger. 
•Add (hot) White Chocolate Sauce to fill cup. 
•Top with whipped cream (and sprinkles). 
☕️ 🍫🤍🍫☕️
#joyineveryseason . . . 
#whitechocolatemocha . . .

I mixed up the colors and added some aqua! I love the pop of color! What do you think? Does it work?
Details on on my blog (link in profile)
❤️💙❤️💙❤️
#joyineveryseason . . .
#valentinestablescape ...
#tonitinatabletops . . .
#setthetable ...
#diningroom ...
#tablescapes ...
#entertainingathome ...
#tablescapeinspiration ...
#farmhousetable ...
#betterhomesandgardens ...
#tablestyling ...
#tablesettings ...
#styledtablesaturday ...
#tablescapetuesday ...

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I mixed up the colors and added some aqua! I love the pop of color! What do you think? Does it work? 
Details on on my blog (link in profile)
❤️💙❤️💙❤️
#joyineveryseason . . . 
#valentinestablescape ... 
#tonitinatabletops . . . 
#setthetable ... 
#diningroom ... 
#tablescapes ... 
#entertainingathome ... 
#tablescapeinspiration ... 
#farmhousetable ... 
#betterhomesandgardens ... 
#tablestyling ... 
#tablesettings ...
#styledtablesaturday ...
#tablescapetuesday ...

Sometimes a simple charcuterie board and a glass of bubbly (sparkly cider or champagne) is the perfect dinner! Fill your charcuterie board with your favorite meats, cheeses, veggies, nuts, breads or crackers, and few sweets and enjoy a quiet Valentines at home with those you love!
❤️💗❤️
#joyineveryseason . . .
#valentinescharcuterie . . .
#charcuterieboard . . .

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Sometimes a simple charcuterie board and a glass of bubbly (sparkly cider or champagne) is the perfect dinner! Fill your charcuterie board with  your favorite meats, cheeses, veggies, nuts, breads or crackers, and few sweets and enjoy a quiet Valentines at home with those you love! 
❤️💗❤️
#joyineveryseason . . . 
#valentinescharcuterie . . . 
#charcuterieboard . . .

Stir up a batch of Valentine’s Muddy Buddies for a fun after school treat!!
The recipe is in my blog, just click on the link in my profile.
❤️💗❤️💗❤️
#joyineveryseason . . .
#30daysofvalentinesday . . .
#valentinestreat . . .
#valentinespuppychow . . .
#valentinesmuddybuddies . . .

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Stir up a batch of Valentine’s Muddy Buddies for a fun after school treat!! 
The recipe is in my blog, just click on the link in my profile.
❤️💗❤️💗❤️
#joyineveryseason . . . 
#30daysofvalentinesday . . .
#valentinestreat . . . 
#valentinespuppychow . . .
#valentinesmuddybuddies . . .

Valentine’s Toffee Bark is a delicious and fun treat! Your little ones will love to help decorate it with sprinkles!
❤️💗❤️
Follow the link in my profile to see how easy this is to make!
💗❤️💗
#joyineveryseason . . .
#valentinesbark . . .
#valentinestreat . . .
#30daysofvalentinesday …

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Valentine’s Toffee Bark is a delicious and fun treat! Your little ones will love to help decorate it with sprinkles! 
❤️💗❤️
Follow the link in my profile to see how easy this is to make! 
💗❤️💗
#joyineveryseason . . . 
#valentinesbark . . . 
#valentinestreat . . . 
#30daysofvalentinesday …

We are experiencing some crazy storms lately! Our poor town has been battered with wind, rain, and flooding! It’s days like this when I’m thankful for family, a warm house, and a stocked pantry! If you’re looking for an easy and delicious soup, try my go-to Tortilla Soup! You can make it stovetop or in a slow cooker (like I did today). Click the link in my profile to get to the recipe.
🥣🌧️ 🥣🌧️🥣
Enjoy and stay safe my friends!
🌧️🥣🌧️🥣🌧️
#joyineveryseason . . .
#tortillasoup . . .
#easysoup . . .
#chickentortillasoup . . .
#homemadesoup . . .

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We are experiencing some crazy storms lately! Our poor town has been battered with wind, rain, and flooding! It’s days like this when I’m thankful for family, a warm house, and a stocked pantry! If you’re looking for an easy and delicious soup, try my go-to Tortilla Soup! You can make it stovetop or in a slow cooker (like I did today). Click the link in my profile to get to the recipe. 
🥣🌧️ 🥣🌧️🥣
Enjoy and stay safe my friends!
🌧️🥣🌧️🥣🌧️
#joyineveryseason . . . 
#tortillasoup . . . 
#easysoup . . . 
#chickentortillasoup . . .
#homemadesoup . . .

Cranberry Croissant Bread Pudding! This dish is perfect to serve on Christmas morning, a holiday brunch, or add the whipped cream and serve as dessert! Recipe link is in my profile and in my blog.
❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️
#joyineveryseason . . .
#christmas brunch . . .
#croissantbreadpudding . . .
#breadpudding . . .
#croissantbreadpudding . . .

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Cranberry Croissant Bread Pudding! This dish is perfect to serve on Christmas morning, a holiday brunch, or add the whipped cream and serve as dessert! Recipe link is in my profile and in my blog. 
❤️🎄❤️🎄❤️
#joyineveryseason . . . 
#christmas brunch . . . 
#croissantbreadpudding . . . 
#breadpudding . . . 
#croissantbreadpudding . . .
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