Thursday, October 27, 2011
Throwing a cocktail party is one thing, but incorporating a Halloween theme? Well…that’s a whole other story my friends! Before you stress yourself out, I decided to check out what the Food Network, Rachael Ray, and Martha Stewart had to say about creating a Halloween cocktail party that only looks like you put in hours
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Products from MyChelle’s Pumpkin Line There are plenty of ways to prepare yourself to look amazing for Halloween. Whether it be clicking into MB Regan’s class at SoulCycle for a fully toned bod, spray painting pumpkins to feel the fall holiday spirit, or picking out the perfect “boo-fit” for upcoming cocktail parties…the list goes on
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For years, I’ve always looked forward to October not just because it’s one of the prettiest months in New York, but because of Halloween being right around the corner. Cocktail parties, costume planning, and the well anticipated…carving pumpkins! But, this year I was curious to do something a little bit different. Instead of getting messy
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Thursday, October 20, 2011
I love anything sweet, and I absolutely love anything simply elegant. When you combine the two…Well, all this girl would have to say is “qui, qui!” On a recent trip to Vermont, I found this oh so divine restaurant called Starry Night Cafe in a quaint town called Ferrisburgh {near Middlebury!}. Although the food is always
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What inspires you? Who influences you? Whether it be a role model you aspire to be, a creative dish placed in front of you at dinner, or a stunning piece of art that captures your attention…it’s fair to say that we are faced with new things each day that are inspiring! I decided to have
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Tagged daniel boulud, elizabeth baker, gramercy tavern, locanda verde, park avenue autumn
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As we say goodnight to summer sunshine, slurping smoothies and flaunting string bikinis, we have to keep ourselves surrounded by something sweet. What says sweet better, especially in October, than fresh crisp apples? Between the apple picking trips I’ve got on the calendar with my girlfriends this month or seeing on FreshDirect that Honeycrisp apples
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Monday, September 26, 2011
After traveling down South this past weekend, washing off my makeup with a fluffy white towel after a fun night out, and finding an exact replica imprint of my face on that once clean towel I thought to myself, “Wow…I am officially the worst house guest leaving my hostess’ towels looking like this!” So, I
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Tuesday, September 20, 2011
So, you’ve invited friends over for a few cocktails before heading out to dinner or the theatre? Now what? You want to greet your guests completely calm, a smile on your face, a drink at hand, and welcome them into your home sans stress. Here are my essentials this month that I cannot live without.
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Thursday, September 1, 2011
Here is your classic American, buttery and irresistible chocolate chip cookie with crisp caramelized edges, a rich chewy center, lots of chocolate, and fresh, crunchy pecans. Make-Ahead Chocolate Chip Cookies adapted from Alice Medrich’s Chewy Gooey Crispy Crunchy Melt in Your Mouth Cookbook Alice Medrich is the queen of desserts and her chocolate chip cookies
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Everyone wants to feel like a princess on their birthday. Why not? You get the spotlight once a year and you want to shine! Here are my tips to throw you or a friend a simple, yet fabulous, birthday party for a few girls before a nice dinner or night out on the town. -Pick
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Thursday, August 18, 2011
The Fall is filled with so many exciting things…shopping for the perfect fall coat, Fashion Week, and my personal favorite: FOOTBALL. Since the football lockout is long over, and the pre-season has just begun, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to throw a party for the Jet’s first game in Houston! Whether you are
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Tagged eataly, elizabeth baker, greg mcelroy, m&ms, new york jets, ny giants, patriots, whole foods market
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One of my favorite memories growing up was baking in the kitchen with my mom…from whipping up easy things like Rice Krispie Treats to torching a delicate Creme Brûlée…you name it, and it was created. There is one recipe, however, that stands out from all of the others…this amazingly rich Banana Bread which became our
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Also filed in Around the Table, Cooking, Entertaining, Recipes, Recipes, Taste
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Tagged banana nut bread, elizabeth baker, m&j trimming, martha stewart baking handbook, nashville wraps, paper presentation, recipe
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