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Nate Berkus Gets An Insiders View Of The Darby With Alex Guarnaschelli

July 11, 2011 By 4 Comments
The Darby - Nate and Chef Alex in the Kitchen

During the New York City Wine & Food Festival, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to attend a master cooking class with Food Network's Chef Alex Guarnaschelli which was held at New York City's hottest supper club, The Darby. As you may know, Chef Guarnaschelli is not only the executive chef at Butter, but also is at the helm of The Darby. In my opinion, this master cooking class was one of the highlights of festival and I can't even begin to tell you how it affected my cooking. Having … [Read more...]

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Fab Friday Returns to Cooking In Stilettos

April 8, 2011 By 3 Comments

Ahh - we're FINALLY back on schedule and the Fab Friday has returned... This is going to be quite the weekend as I have some really interesting culinary projects ahead, a friend's 40th b'day celebration that is sure to bring back LOTS of 80s memories, great food, convo and cocktails, and some work to do on Cooking In Stilettos. What do they say - when you love what you do, then it's not work at all :) Here are a few things that have captivated me this week. Fab Friday - Cooking In … [Read more...]

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Fab Friday – Cooking In Stilettos Edition

January 28, 2011 By 5 Comments

Wow - can you believe January just flew by? Well it looks like the weatherman was off again as I'm looking out the window and it appears to be WELL over an inch starting to fall this afternoon. Seriously, can't they just get a forecast somewhat right? *sigh* so let's leave you with some nice lovelies to gawk at as we think happy thoughts of beaches, sunshine and cocktails that come in coconuts... Fab Friday - Cooking In Stilettos Edition by CookingInStilettos featuring lace high … [Read more...]

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Anthony Bourdain Might Be Onto Something

July 16, 2010 By 2 Comments

Like many, I'm currently engrossed in Anthony Bourdain's latest book Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook and he might have an idea that I believe current school districts might want to pay attention to. -------------------------- Growing up, I have to confess, I didn't do much cooking, if any.  My first recipe I remember making on my own was a homemade lasagna made from a recipe off of the side of the pasta box.  My parents gave praise but looking … [Read more...]

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Free Culinary Demonstrations From Williams-Sonoma

July 4, 2008 By 1 Comment

The schedule for the Culinary Technique Classes at Williams Sonoma has been published and I can say that I will be attending each and every one of these. I've always wanted to make my own pizza, paella fascinates me and I'm a sucker for using summer fruits and veggies. According to their website, Technique Classes are free of charge but space is limited. Check out your local Williams Sonoma and sign up.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~JULY CALENDARPIZZA - Sunday, July … [Read more...]

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Technique Classes at Williams-Sonoma…

May 29, 2008 By 4 Comments

Boy do I wish I had a Sur La Table around these parts like the one I visit in NJ with their full teaching kitchen, but I have to be sated with taking technique classes/demonstrations at Williams Sonoma. They just sent out the schedule yesterday and this is what is on their "Menu"*SUNDAY, JUNE 1 All-American Backyard PartyEverything tastes better when it’s cooked out back. We’ll help you get ready for the season of outdoor eating. You’ll learn how to grill juicy burgers, classic barbecue … [Read more...]

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