Between driving through the quiet hills of Vermont, spending time with my Tennesse-bound family and watching my brother graduate from Middlebury College on Saturday, it’s safe to say this past weekend was not only phenomenal but a milestone in the Baker household. But apart from the celebrations and eating farm to table food during my
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Thursday, January 31, 2013
Whether you’re planning on squeezing into a sweaty bar or hosting friends at your place Sunday night, Super Bowl Sunday is always a fab excuse to serve some yummy finger foods before the rowdiness begins! My faves for this year?: chocolate pumpkin mini cakes football sandwiches touchdown taco dip with football chips But wait, how
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Ohhhh, the weekend is finally here! But between soirées, ABT classes {totally doing this tomorrow…!} and catching up with old friends late over the good stuff, there is absolutely nothing more divine than to wake up, be lazy {flaunting this crisp robe, of course!} and have breakfast in bed. But since we are all most
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Wednesday, January 9, 2013
From the moment my friend Tony Monte pitched a TV project he was working on to me last year, I knew the concept he described of combining celebrities, culture and food into one show was going to be an immediate hit. Not only is the show upbeat, informative and genuinely engaging, but it’s an incredible
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Between Francois Payard trying to “throw” me into the oven down at his Soho bakery to clinging our champagne glasses in celebration of the holidays, it’s an understatement to say it’s been such an amazing time building a true friendship with Francois and his talented team. But just a few months ago, the Payard family
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Thursday, January 3, 2013
favorite flavors: cinnamon roll, coconut cashew & peanut butter supreme Being one who loves all things healthy, I’ve officially become obsessed with these high protein bars a Vitamin Shoppe rep handed me while saying “these will be your new best friend.” Well, I have to admit…he was right! Quest Bars are my new go-to when
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Friday, December 21, 2012
Although it maybe one of the most classic desserts to make around the holidays, a pecan pie is always a delicious {& easy!} staple to whip up…even for last minute gifts! But, finding the perfect recipe? That’s a whole other animal. Thanks to the Barefoot Contessa’s Foolproof cookbook, which serves as another gift in itself,
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Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Looking for a fun way to brew up some holiday cheer? Check out this Vermont Maple Granola recipe. It’s simple and fun to make anytime of the year! Whether you’re in the mood to cook up some DIY gifts for friends or just want a maple touch to your breakfast, try this one out. It’s
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Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Looking for an easy homemade holiday gift to give loved ones, but not in the mood to pay out the wazoo for it? Well, instead of paying $36 for a small portion of this Holiday White Trash Mix from Henri Bendel why not just make it at home for a fraction of the price? Hola!
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Wednesday, November 28, 2012
My family is made up of generations of great cooks in kitchen, each having their own go-to recipes, but there is one concoction that sticks out the most to this “baker”around the holidays. That would be an incredibly simple recipe my entire family has been brewing up for over ten years! All I have to
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Friday, November 23, 2012
Perfect way to ease into the holiday weekend? By making this fabulous Pumpkin Spice Martini created by Ron Patric at Grey Goose. Thanks to my dear friends, Troy + Craig, who heard about the cocktail during a Pumpkin Pie Making class in West Hollywood, we got the ‘in’ on this fabulous recipe. Hola! Ingredients: 11/2
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Thursday, November 22, 2012
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays not only because of the amazing food consumed, being thankful or participating in the Boulevard Bolt {well…nothing too strenuous to hurt the turkey bird blowout, of course!} in Nashville, but because it’s literally the one time out of the entire year when I visit home that the majority
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