Symphony Brownies
Several years ago, my sister taught me an easy trick to upgrade the taste of boxed mix brownies. They are the perfect treat to bake for a dinner party or enjoy for Mother's Day! You will be at the top of Mom's favorites list when you make these brownies. All you need...
Chicken Tortilla Casserole
I am paying tribute to the 80s this week on my Instagram with recipes or ingredients made popular in the 80s – when hair was high, and wine coolers needed no apologies. Three major milestones happened for me in the 80s: I graduated from high school and college, and...
Summer Entertaining Guide – “We’re on our Way List”
Summer is upon us, and that means out-of-town guests, poolside grilling and last-minute gatherings! I've put together a We're on Our Way List—it's your guide to effortless, elevated summer hosting at a moment’s notice. We’ve all been there—your phone buzzes with a...
The Azalea Cocktail – the Official Drink of The Master’s Golf Tournament
It may come as a surprise when I tell you this - I am not a sports fan. I didn't grow up with a dad who was into watching anything other than war, westerns, or gangster shows and movies. And my sweet Mr. Twist will watch TCU play on TV, but that's about it. Now, what...
My Million Dollar Secret – How I ended up on Netflix
If you follow me on Instagram, you've likely seen my huge announcement that I was cast on Season 2 of Netflix's Million Dollar Secret. It's a secret I have been sitting on since last fall when we filmed the season. Our first three episodes air on April 15, and I can't...




Hospitality is in my DNA. I founded Home with a Twist, a daughter’s twist on her mother’s traditions, in memory of my mother to celebrate her life and the gifts she shared with me. Mother loved to celebrate life’s occasions – big and small.