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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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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Tagged chocolate cluster recipe, chocolate clusters, holiday kitchen gifts, holiday treats, merckens chocolate, paper boat press, pecan clusters, the peppermint pea, toasted pecan clusters, williams-sonoma boxes
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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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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Gobble, gobble! My Friendsgiving Dinner is just a day way and while I’ll be providing the fabulous turkey, I’ve asked my guests to bring along their favorite Pilgrim side dish! But I’ve had many questions as to what’s appropriate to bring over to my casa. Here are a few of my go-to side dishes that
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Although I totally thought the top rated Milk + Honey Spa was going to be my mothership during a work trip to Austin {well, it is really fabulous…and a must!}, there was another spot that caught my big brown eyes: Whole Foods Market. This healthy grocery is a go-to for me in NYC, but little
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Monday, September 3, 2012
Just because summer is over doesn’t mean we have to stop eating the amazing flavors that comes with it…well, not quite yet! Grab an apron and a vibrant spatula, and create one of my favorite indulgences {love this recipe!} while lobster prices are at an all-time low! It’s easy. It’s sea-fully delicious. It’s keeping fresh
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
With it being almost time to say “toodle-loo!” to sweet summertime, I couldn’t help but look back and reminisce about my favorite moments under the sun! Outside concerts in Central Park? Loved it! Party times in the Hamptons? So fab! But what was my favorite memory of all this summer? That would be attending my
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Summer is filled of some pretty fabulous things…cold rosé while sitting outdoors at a restaurant, sunbathing out East and my personal favorite: grilling! But unfortunately with living in the city, there’s not much opportunity for lighting up, which is why I take full advantage when I visit home! Turn on that Egg y’all…my faves to grill
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Every time I walk into the magical store called Ladurée on Madison, I always walk out with two feelings: satisfied & happy. But it was a recent trip to this land of homemade Parisian macarons that I was exposed to the best kept secret in the maison! On my last visit to load up on bunches
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