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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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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Also filed in Being a Lady. Anywhere., Cooking, DIY, Entertaining, NYC, Recipes, Recipes
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Tagged daniel boulud, elizabeth baker, gramercy tavern, locanda verde, park avenue autumn
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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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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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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 Cooking, DIY, 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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With our weekends recently filled with lots of bright sunshine, it was the perfect opportunity to invite a group of girls over to lather on the sunscreen and catch some rays together. Whether it’s on your rooftop or in your closest park, catching up with your girlfriends is pure weekend heaven. How could the theme
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