Monday, November 14, 2011
I don’t have a sister, but if I did her name would be Ryan C. We have grown up together, seen each other through the good and bad, and flat out know everything about each other. What can I say? She’s more than a best friend to me. Ryan is a part of the Baker
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Tagged ciao bella, elizabeth baker, francois payard, morimoto, ryan clark, the chocolate show
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
For me, creativity really sparks {especially in the kitchen} when I am inspired by someone that I admire. I am continuously trying to learn as much as I can about cooking from the cream of the crop chefs, and take their creativity into the dishes I make. Whether I’m visiting their restaurants, reading their cookbooks,
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Also filed in All That Inspires {Chef Interviews}, Around the Table, Cooking, DIY, Entertaining, Home, Photography, Recipes, Taste, The Arts, Toodlin' the Town
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Tagged easy cooking, el bulli, elizabeth baker, farran adria, simple recipes, soho house
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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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Tagged daniel boulud, elizabeth baker, gramercy tavern, locanda verde, park avenue autumn
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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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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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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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