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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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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Do you go to a restaurant where you feel right at home and get a delicious meal? For me, that spot would be Westville in Chelsea. With the owner, Shumlik, and my favorite staff members, Marshal and Andrew, flashing Westville business cards! A restaurant that isn’t too big and isn’t too small, a fabulous seating
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Say farewell to the bipolar weather of this season, and a huge hello to summer sunshine! Following the beautiful sunsets include some of the best high profile events of the year, fabulous Hamptons weekend getaways, and my personal favorite…outdoor dinner parties. Over memorial day weekend, I decided to have a spontaneous dinner party to celebrate
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Tagged brother jimmys, elizabeth baker, hamptons, memorial day, memorial day party, potluck, summer party, trader joes
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Everything is all set and ready to go! Who knew throwing an Afternoon Tea Party would be so easy? With this incredible weekend filled with Royal Wedding news, videos, and pictures, I decided to have a few girls over to celebrate. It was a beautiful Sunday afternoon, sun shining bright, and everything was in its
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Tagged afternoon tea, baked by melissa, cookies, croissants, elizabeth baker, harney & sons, harney and sons, harvey nichols, kate and william, la burdick, la maison du macaron, paper presentation, royal wedding, scones, tea sandwiches, wedding
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Growing up, I’ve always had a close relationship with my parents. I’m not closer to one parent over the other, but I do have a unique relationship with them both. I value my mother’s opinion on always looking like a lady, portraying correct manners, doing the right thing…along with many more valuable suggestions. But my
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Tagged brussel sprouts, cooking, elizabeth baker, halibut, key lime pie, shrimp cocktail, what to do nyc, whole foods
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It’s easy to squeeze in a quick workout in a speedy schedule, especially with the frequent 45 minute SoulCycle classes or even just staying for one hour of a Bikram Yoga class, but even if you aren’t it is ultra important to keep your body well-nourished. Think of your body as a car – if
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Tagged candle 79, eating right, elizabeth baker, jivamaktea cafe, liquiteria, westville, what to do nyc
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Preparing a delicious yet healthy meal requires four words: patience, innovation, creativity, and focus. Cooking is typically my time to relax by making my favorite go-to recipes. But sometimes, you want to kick it up a notch and try something new and creative….plus it is nice to have a fellow cook in the kitchen! Earlier
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Also filed in All That Inspires {Chef Interviews}, Around the Table, Cooking, DIY, Entertaining, Home, NYC, Recipes, Taste
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Tagged cooking, david nayfeld, david nayfield, edamame salad, eleven madison park, elizabeth baker, striped sea bass, what to do nyc
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It’s all in the details. For my recent Girls ‘n Pearls dinner party, I had a ball combing the city for flowers, the freshest ingredients and fun favors for my friends. Today’s post is about where I found each item, details about the stores, and conversations I had in the process! A Rose by Harvest A Rose
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Tagged a rose by harvest, chelsea market, dinner party, elizabeth baker, fat witch bakery, jean-georges, molten cakes, paper presentation, paperless post, planning, potatoes, salmon, what to do nyc
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