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Happy New Year…

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May 2010 bring you all much love, good health, prosperity and, in the words of Alton Brown “Good Eats” (and in the words of this fashionista – new Choos!)

B[u]y The Book: Nigella Christmas and a Tried & True Recipe for Bourbon Glazed Ribs…

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Before you remind me of exactly what date it is and how I should have reviewed this BEFORE the holidays, hold up.  I have to say Nigella Christmas: Food Family Friends Festivities by Nigella Lawson has recipes that are not just for the holidays.  I have to confess that I was hesitant to pick this up because I thought “Lys, why the heck do you need a cookbook just for Christmas?!?!?” as my cookbook shelf began to scream in horror {Read More}

Question to the Readers: Cooking Classes…

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So, dear readers, while watching Julie & Julia for the umpteenth time (LOVE this film), I decided that I need to bite the bullet and take some cooking classes – starting with a knife skills class.  Fosters in Center City has some really good classes – check out the course schedule HERE.  I’ve had one too many “close calls” with the santoku for me to put it off any longer. Have any of you ever taken a cooking class – {Read More}

Happy Holidays….

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Just taking a moment to wish you and yours a wonderful holiday season ~Merry Christmas from our kitchen to yours…

Gift Guide For The Aspiring Gourmet…

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The holidays are right around the corner and are you still stumped for that *perfect* gift for the foodie in your life?  Well, Cooking in Stilettos is here to help.  Some of these gifts are just too cute to pass up (even if it’s for yourself – shhh – don’t worry, I won’t tell). Check out these adorable Cupcake notecards from Felt & Wire Shop   Sometimes, you want to experiment with other styles of cooking but aren’t sure if {Read More}