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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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
This year, I have lived by the words: expect the unexpected. So when my friend, Katie, emailed me last week asking if I was willing to take a trip “somewhere up the Hudson,” I thought… “why not?” I’m a very spontaneous and open for anything kind of girl, so I responded, “It’s on!” Little did
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My yoga mat…Smart Water…Frederic Fekkai hairspray….Champagne glasses. These are some of my absolute favorite things I use on a daily basis (well, maybe not the Champagne glasses! ha!), and they all have one detail in common: they’re all tall and cylinder shaped. My obvious attraction to all things tall carries over to my favorite Italian
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Between picking out the freakiest costume or which goblets to serve at your party, it is never too early to prepare for one of my favorite holidays: Halloween. Down at Chelsea Market {in the Meatpacking District}, they make it incredibly easy for you to shop early and get the best treats! My favorites? 1. Fat
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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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Wednesday, September 28, 2011
I recently read an article in Travel & Leisure referring to the Catskills as “the new Hamptons” with its stylish restaurants, boutiques, and galleries. Right in our NYC backyard, you can quickly escape from anyone and everyone to this secluded jewel of New York State. Around the time the hurricane passed through Manhattan, my parents
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
No one can resist a dense, buttery, not to mention a rich creamy cake. Whether it’s at a wedding, birthday, or any champagne cheers, I grew up celebrating life events on cake from the most fabulous baker in Nashville: Leland Riggan’s Dessert Designs. This bakery has been Nashville’s go-to bakery for at least 25 years (Leland made my Christening cake!) and catering to everyone
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Thursday, September 22, 2011
It’s time for some fall cookin’ y’all! A few “must-makes” on my list? Homemade Chilli, warm tomato soup…but after a weekend of watching college and NFL football, I opened my fridge to find bottles of beer left behind by my Romeo and friends. Obviously, I wanted to put a few to good use! Why not?
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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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Friday, September 16, 2011
Well, it officially feels like Fall outside! As we say “adios!” to the summer season and “bonjour!” to the cold weather coming our way, it’s mucho important to keep ourselves bundled up not only in the most fabulous Fall clothes…but, by surrounding ourselves with delicious comfort foods! I was looking at some of my favorite
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Monday, September 12, 2011
Daniel Boulud is viewed as a rock star in the culinary world. And he most definitely should be. His precise mix of flavors and accuracy is seen on every plate presented whether it be from the fabulous Upper East Side restaurant, Daniel, all the way down to his hipster East Village spot, DBGB Kitchen &
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