~ Making the Leap from Louboutin to Le Creuset
Can you believe it is only a few weeks until summer's unofficial kickoff - Memorial Day Weekend? Where does the time go? I have a few things planned this month but this summer – all bets are off. After being relegated to Cooking In Sneakers for the time being, I'm determined to get sandal ready for spring and add to my kitchen with some new lovelies. Come – take a peek at this week's obsessions. Cooking In Stilettos ~ Fab Friday ~ May Sandal Edition … [Read more...]
I don't have to tell you how much I adore HSN and their culinary/entertaining tastemakers. Where else can you find Colin Cowie, Emeril, Todd English, Ingrid Hoffmann, Padma Lakshi and Wolfgang Puck with some seriously great goodies for your kitchen, table and pantry. Well, HSN is adding to the family, bringing on my absolute favorite chocolatier, Jacques Torres, those chic southern boys, The Lee Bros. and noted Chinese American chef, Ken Hom during their HSN Cooks Spring Weekend this weekend, … [Read more...]
Can you believe the holidays are upon us? I don't even know where this year went and already it's the first week of December! As holiday entertaining is the focus, I decided to feature some fabulous products that will make your holiday entertaining have that *Wow* factor... Fab Friday - 12.3.10 by CookingInStilettos on Polyvore.com 1. EVERY hostess needs a fabulous pair of booties and you must check out these Elizabeth and James Metal-Overlay Suede Ankle Boots. They have that … [Read more...]
Earlier this week, both Jen from One Curly Fry and I attended Philadelphia's Inaugural "Festival of Trees" at XIX and the one and only Daisy Martinez was in attendance to auction fabulously decorated holiday trees to benefit the Philadelphia Orchestra. I have to say, these trees were so gorgeous, even my fave designer, Colin Cowie, would have been pleased. Talk about getting one into the holiday spirit. I will post more on the event after the holiday but I wanted to leave you with a little … [Read more...]
What a day today! King of Prussia's Williams-Sonoma hosted Bakerella's book-signing today and what a great success that was (plus, added bonus, in attendance was Leslie of And Her Little Dog Too and I always love catchin' up with her!) Tomorrow, Jenn of The Leftover Queen comes to town and add to that, it's the start of a very busy holiday season. And, as if I'm NOT busy enough, I have some changes in store for Cooking In Stilettos so, yup, you guessed it, there is a lot going on in Lys' world … [Read more...]
I can’t stress enough how great Colin Cowie’s products are. The “international arbitrar of style” strikes again with this Flavor Infusing Glass Pitcher for the Spring/Summer on HSN.com. He gave one great idea of infusing your vodkas, rums and tequilas with fresh fruits, spices, herbs and hibiscus flowers. Needless to say, this was ordered quickly. I have some Meyer lemons that need to infuse in some vodka ;) What would you infuse your cocktails with? … [Read more...]
It wasn’t until Thanksgiving this year that I tried that classic holiday mainstay, Green Bean Casserole. It still baffles me that in over 30 years, I had never once tried it. During the holiday season, Food Network’s Chef Alex Guarnaschelli did a stovetop version and, after seeing this recipe put together, I decided to give [...]
I love discovering new cocktails and brands and, when I was told about ODDKA Vodka, well –I was intrigued. In addition to your standard vodka, ODDKA has a few unusual flavors*: Apple Pie: For when you desperately yearn for the sweet taste of apples and cinnamon and can’t get one of grandma’s apple pies. Electricity: A [...]
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