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Maria’s Kitchen Tips, Tricks & Fun
Looking for a delicious and easy idea for dinner tonight? A fun kids activity? Check out my blog, and grab some great ideas.


✨New Year! Full Heart! Big Excitement!!! ✨
So grateful for my amazing customers, friends, and family—your trust, support, and love mean everything 💛 I can’t wait to bake, cook, create, and celebrate all the fun events together in 2026! 🥂🎉 Let’s make it unforgettable! ✨ 🥰~Maria #GratefulAlways #SmallBusinessLove #NewYearVibes #CheersTo2026 #BakingAndCreating #ThankYou
Dec 28, 20251 min read


🎄✨ Grateful This Holiday Season ✨🎄
As the holidays are here, I want to say a heartfelt thank you to my amazing clients, friends, and community for supporting my boutique catering business and for the friendships along the way 🤍 Your trust, kind words, and referrals mean more than you know. I’m so grateful to do what I love—creating beautiful & delicious food that brings people together. Wishing you a season filled with warmth, joy, and meaningful moments ✨ — Maria
Dec 18, 20251 min read


✨🎄 Holiday Entertaining Tips from Cooking Up Some Fun 🎄✨
The winter holidays are right around the corner ❄️—and whether you’re hosting 🏡, traveling 🚗, or popping in with a dish 🥗, a little planning helps keep the season joyful ✨ 🎄 A few simple tips: • 📝 Plan ahead and prep what you can • 🍽️ Keep the menu simple with crowd-pleasers • 🛒 Mix homemade with store-bought—it’s okay! • 🤍 Ask for help and share the load • ✨ Focus on moments, not perfection Most importantly, slow down and savor the season 🕯️❄️ Gather around the tabl
Dec 16, 20251 min read


🎉 Holiday season is HERE — which means it’s charcuterie-booking time! 🎉
Snag your spot for my signature grazing tables, charcuterie cups, handcrafted sliders, tiramisu dessert shooters, and authentic cannoli trays now! 😋✨ I’m here to make your party stress-free, delicious, and totally unforgettable — all made with love, authentic family recipes, and lots of holiday cheer. 💛 ✨ Now booking for: Corporate events Family gatherings Gals’ holiday hangouts Kids’ parties And SO much more! Reach out to me ASAP!!
Dec 2, 20251 min read


Holiday Season
Feeling extra grateful this holiday season and I just wanted to take a moment to say thank you to my amazing family, friends, and clients. ❤️ Each of you brings something special into my life—your love, support, encouragement, trust, and kindness mean more than I can ever put into words. I’m truly blessed to be surrounded by people who lift me up, believe in me, and share this journey with me. Whether you’ve been by my side for years or recently became part of my world, pleas
Nov 29, 20251 min read


✨ Thanksgiving Prep Checklist ✨
🍁To do 2-3 days before 🦃day🍁 🛒 Final Grocery Run Grab fresh herbs, produce & last-minute must-haves. 🥣 Prep + Chop Ingredients Wash, slice, and store so cooking day feels smooth. 🥧 Bake a Dessert (or Two!) Let the kitchen smell like cinnamon + cozy vibes. 🍗 Thaw + Season the Turkey Give it time to defrost and a little flavor love. 🍽️ Set a Simple, Beautiful Table Plates, napkins, and a touch of fall décor. 🏡 Quick Home Refresh Light a candle, fluff pillows, tidy high
Nov 24, 20251 min read


🦃🎄The Holidays Are Upon Us- Let’s Graze & Celebrate🎉🥳
The holiday hustle is here- but your menu doesn’t have to be stressful!🎉 From 🎁festive charcuterie grazing tables that WOW your guests to cozy catering spreads made with 😍love, let CookingUpSomeFun.com bring the flavor and fun to your 🎊 celebration! Handcrafted! Homemade! Memorable! Dates are filling up fast! Book your holiday 🥰 event now and make your gathering deliciously 🎉 unforgettable! #CookingUpSomeFun #HolidayCatering #CharcuterieMagic #GrazingTableGoals #StressF
Nov 3, 20251 min read


🏈Game Day! 🦃🎄Holidays! ❤️Family Gatherings!
Game day spreads, holiday feasts and family gatherings-I’ve got you covered!🍴✨💫🌟 From handcrafted charcuterie grazing tables to sweet & savory catering creations, CookingUpSomeFun.com brings flavor, fun and a homemade touch to every event! ⭐️Stress-free! Memorable! Delicious! 🎉Book Now- Holidays Fill Fast! #CookingUpSomeFun #CharcuterieGoals #GameDayGrazing #HolidayCatering #FamilyFeast #HandcraftedWithLove
Oct 27, 20251 min read


Summer Salad
Whipped this up for a small get together and it’s my new favorite summer salad! Refreshing & Easy! Who wants the recipe? 🍉🍉🍉
Jun 9, 20251 min read


Learning some yummy new recipes
Out of Office! Learning some yummy new recipes in Italy and Greece! Can’t wait to include these new tips and tricks in my upcoming...
May 29, 20251 min read


Delicious dinner and homemade dessert!
Lasagna for the win and something for the sweet tooth: orange Cranberry Bread!! So yummy. 😋
Mar 10, 20251 min read


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