I'm Sharon Garofalow, and I'm thrilled to be your friendly guide to stress-free and delicious home entertaining. Here, we embrace the joy of creating unforgettable moments with loved ones without the fuss.
As a food and cocktail blogger and content creator, I've made it my mission to simplify the art of hosting, bringing the fun back to cooking for others and entertaining with simple, semi-homemade recipes and innovative cocktail ideas.
Through immersive visual storytelling on social media and the blog, I showcase my unique point of view about making and serving food at home.
Our approach is all about making your life easier. I understand the everyday hustle, the juggle of responsibilities, and the desire to create lasting memories with minimal stress.
That's why my blog is packed with clever shortcuts and easy-to-follow, creative ideas that will inspire you to invite friends and family over, creating cherished moments effortlessly.
Cupcakes and Cutlery is a go-to resource for your meal planning, party hosting, and holiday celebrations. From time-saving tips to flavor-packed recipes, this space is your one-stop solution for all your entertaining needs.
I believe that you don't need to be a culinary expert or spend hours in the kitchen to create magic for your dining table.
Join me on this delectable journey, where we'll explore the world of flavors, discover the joys of mixology, and craft unforgettable experiences, one simple recipe and cocktail at a time.
Let's turn your home into a place where laughter echoes, stories flow, and bonds strengthen over the love of great food and delightful drinks (without breaking a sweat!)
Born, raised and currently residing in Orange County, CA I look forward to sharing my fast and easy recipes, quick beauty hacks, how to deal with aging gracefully (or not, there's no judgment here!) and tips and ideas to make your job and "mom" a little easier.
I love being a boy mom (born 4/06 and 12/08) to these kind-hearted kids and won the lottery in the husband department.
I don't have a formal food background and went about 30 years without really learning to cook. When my oldest son was diagnosed with food allergies when he was 1 year old, I had to change everything.
I taught myself how to cook everything he ate from scratch. It also taught me that I don't want to be in the kitchen any longer than I need to be. He's now 17, and I've become skilled at finding time-saving hacks and shortcuts while still creating delicious dishes.
And years ago, as a cocktail server (in my pre-marriage life) I learned about wine and drink making. I also learned that while I wanted to sip tasty drinks at home, I absolutely didn't want to have all the tools and specialty liquors in my home bar. The cocktail recipes I share on this site are a product of that idea.
I believe you can have a basic bar set up and make all kinds of cocktails from it.
My recipes have been featured in many places around the web. LIKE ON OPRAH.COM!
Delish.com shared one of my favorite tequila drink recipes.
Buzzfeed has shared several recipes in their articles.
The Kitchn shared one of my favorite appetizers in their post for The Most Popular Super Bowl Recipes.
The Spruce Crafts likes my DIY Concrete Planters post and included it in a round-up.
Bob's Red Mill shared my favorite Overnight Oats recipe.
Sharon Garofalow
sh****@cu****************.com
Editor, Food Lover, Cocktail Creator, Craft DIYer, Wine Drinker, TV Watcher, Traveler, Music Aficionado