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Amy Atlas To Bring Sweet Designs To Williams Sonoma

May 31, 2012 By 3 Comments
Sweet Designs by Amy Atlas

In addition to cooking, entertaining is another passion of mine and I'm always looking for a bit of inspiration when I am entertaining in stilettos.  When I heard Williams Sonoma was hosting a book signing for "The Sweets Stylist" Amy Atlas' new book, Sweet Designs: Bake It, Craft It, Style It, I immediately placed it on my calendar. See, Amy Atlas is a gal after my own heart – a legal eagle who can cook and entertain like a rockstar. Her book is gorgeous (like that was any surprise – have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Amy Atlas, Cookbooks 'N Stilettos, Culinary Events, Desserts, Entertaining, Entertaining In Stilettos, Williams-Sonoma Tagged With: , , , , , ,


Channel the Luck of the Irish with Moe’s Baileys Irish Cream Puffs

March 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Let me tell you about Moe, one of my mother's BFFs from college.  My mom went to college when I was in junior high and I remember many a day visiting the campus, watching the big screen tv while my mom was in class (which was forever tuned to MTV during the days of Madonna, Loverboy, Michael Jackson's Thriller, etc.), wandering through the school bookstore and having "lunch with the girls" which almost always included her friend Maureen aka Moe. Moe was always the epitome of chic. She … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Easy Entertaining, Entertaining, Friends, Holiday, Memories, Recipe Tagged With: , , , , ,


VIDEO: Colin Cowie Transforms The Holiday Table

December 15, 2010 By 1 Comment

Colin Cowie, Event Planner Extraordinaire, visited the Today Show last week with tips and tricks on transforming the holiday table and he has outdone himself again. Between his all white "Disco" table, the red and gold "Christmas Chic" and the teal and chartreuse "Peacock" table, I'm about to head out to ZGallerie, Crate & Barrel and Michaels. After all, your tree and house are chic and elegant so why shouldn't your table be, right? Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Colin Cowie, Decorating, Easy Entertaining, Entertaining, Holiday, Tableware, Video Tagged With: , , , ,


VIDEO: Barefoot Contessa Makes Holiday Entertaining Easy

December 7, 2010 By 2 Comments

The ONE day I don't check the Today Show schedule and set my DVR is the day that the Barefoot Contessa visits the set and showcases some great ideas for Holiday Entertaining. Thank god for the Today Show website where you can find not only this morning's fabulous video, but also her recipes for Chipotle & Rosemary Roasted Nuts, Lemon Chicken Breasts with Couscous With Toasted Pine Nuts and Easy Cranberry & Apple Cake. Now - how easy is that? Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Barefoot Contessa, Celebrity Chefs, Entertaining, Food Network, Holiday, Recipe, Video Tagged With: , , , , ,


Obsessed With: Colin Cowie Flavor Infusing Pitcher

May 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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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...]

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Colin Cowie’s New Summer Line for HSN…

May 6, 2009 By 4 Comments
Spice Collection

Colin Cowie debuted his Spring/Summer line for HSN today and, I have to confess, I spent quite a bit of time with my jaw to the floor going over the products. Some of the products, I had heard about in advance but my poor wallet is screaming at me.   Thankfully I was able to get cash back from Mr. Rebates but still... eeeks!  I did, however, control myself with a couple purchases I'm still thinking about. When it comes to entertaining, I swear by his products.  I've found that they are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cash Back, Colin Cowie, Entertaining, Gift Ideas, HSN, New Products, Spices, Tableware Tagged With: , , , , ,


Spicin’ Up Your Sangria…

May 3, 2009 By 2 Comments
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Cinco de Mayois just around the corner and, like before, I'm still on the fence of "Do I or Don't I" get a sangria pitcher.  When it comes to cocktails, a well made sangria is in my top 5.  However, I think when I make it, I'd like to add a little "Za Za Zu" to the presentation. Luckily, La Tienda is having a sale on their sangria pitchers but there are so many to choose from.   Colorful 'Flor' Design...    or   Glass Sangria Set... or   Terra Cotta … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Beverages, Deal Alert, Entertaining, Shopping, Tableware Tagged With: , ,


FoodBuzz 24, 24, 24: A Very Cranberry Soiree…

January 1, 2009 By 9 Comments

Ringing in the New Year last night, I decided to keep it safe, simple and, most of all, fun. I often joke that Central Florida is full of transplants - many of us are here sans family and find that we make our own family through our friends. Not to mention, they say who you spend your New Years Eve with sets the tone for the year ahead. Who better to spend it with but my friends.I was honored to be selected by FoodBuzz to participate in their 24, 24, 24 New Year's Eve Event - 24 meals, 24 Hours, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: 24 24 24, Entertaining, FoodBuzz, Friends, Giada de Laurentiis, Holiday, Jose Garces, Michael Chiarello


Apron Chic…

December 3, 2008 By 5 Comments

I don't know about you, but I'm really starting to like the new apron styles that I've seen out and about. There's something about a snazzy apron that makes a gal channel that inner domestic diva and have fun in the kitchen, you know.Check out some of the styles I noticed around the web: Check out this B&W Ritz patternShop Suey has not only some stellar handbags, but also aprons. Check out this Festive Santa one for the holidayAnd then this optic blossom print is also very … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Aprons, Entertaining, Shopping, Sur La Table, Williams-Sonoma


Beauty In A Place Setting…

June 20, 2008 By 2 Comments

If you haven't gone to Rosanna Inc. yet, you should. This site has such exquisite tableware that every time I visit, I want to immediately order something. There is a reason why she made Oprah's favorite things. My goal when I get settled in is to have some Vietri, Pillvuyt and Rosanna Inc. in my entertaining repertoire. Check out some of my favorites.The Les Femmes Collection.Knowing my love of all things teal and paisley, the best of both worlds is in the Darjeeling Glass collectionAnd their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Entertaining, Rosanna Inc., Shopping, Tableware


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