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Les Dames d’Escoffier to Spotlight Cuisine, Culture & Community This Saturday

May 2, 2013 By 1 Comment
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The Philadelphia Chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier International will be holding a one-day symposium "Cuisine, Culture and Community – A Global Celebration of Women & Food" this Saturday from 8am to 5 pm at the Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College in Philadelphia.   Les Dames has a multitude of fantastic speakers lined up kicking it off with the one and only, Nathalie Dupree giving the keynote. Ms. Dupree an expert on all things Southern cuisine, has written a slew of cookbooks and is … [Read more...]

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Tried and True: Bourbon Blue’s Creole Butter

June 5, 2012 By 4 Comments
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Bourbon Blue holds a very special place in my heart. This Philadelphia restaurant first crossed my path when I was planning our buddy Romeo's 40th many moons ago.  Trying to find a spot to wrangle a bunch of DOA/DPUSA Alum is always an adventure but the Bourbon Blue crew were kind enough to open their doors and the event was a rousing success. It was because of the Bourbon Blue and that event that exposed me to the area that I would now call home.  I remember telling Meowmix that I knew I … [Read more...]

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Weekly Question: Grocery Stores

April 2, 2012 By 6 Comments
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During my recent trip to Orlando, I reacquainted myself with one of my fave grocery stores, Publix.  Sadly, they won't be coming north of the Mason Dixon line anytime soon according to one of their clerks.  Publix always has some of the freshest produce, well cut meats and, pretty much, if I needed something for a recipe that might have been a bit unusual, there was a strong likelihood that I could find it at my local Publix.  It got me to thinking about this week's question: What is your … [Read more...]

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Fab Friday – New York City Wine and Food Festival Edition

September 30, 2011 By 3 Comments

One thing I'm looking forward to is a day of R&R in one of my favorite cities - The Big Apple. This year's Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival is set up a bit differently in that the demos are at the Grand Tasting Tents so the likelihood of me running around the city like a chicken with my head cut off like last year is null and void. The tents are near one of my favorite happy places, Chelsea Market, and, if time allows, perhaps a quick jaunt to the store with a shoe floor … [Read more...]

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Anne Burrell To Show Fans How To Cook Like A Rock Star

September 28, 2011 By 1 Comment
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If you watched the Food Network's Secrets of a Restaurant Chef, Worst Cooks in America and Iron Chef America, you already know that Chef Anne Burrell cooks like a rock star. For years she was Mario Batali's right hand on Iron Chef, with recipes that would often secure the defeat of any challenger and they got it done in under an hour.  Since her show's debut, Secrets of a Restaurant Chef  has taught viewers tips and techniques to make any dish fabulous and is a constant on my DVR. Last … [Read more...]

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Fab Friday – Cooking In Stilettos Edition

April 22, 2011 By 1 Comment

Yes, I'm still hot under the collar about the All My Children cancellation last week but, in the spirit of Fab Fridays - I will soldier on.  So, let us get in the mood for a relaxing weekend with some fab finds including, of course, some fantastic shoes! Fab Friday - Cooking In Stilettos - 4.22.11 by CookingInStilettos featuring dolce vita shoes 1.  These Dolce Vita Carrie Multi-Strap Fringe Sandals almost gave me heart palpitations – they are unique, chic and just have that *wow* … [Read more...]

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Stonyfield Organic Family Love Fest Tour To Hit Philly

April 14, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Are you as obsessed with all things Stonyfield as I am? If you visit my house, you will see that my fridge is stocked. SL got me hooked on Organic Milk when I lived in Altamonte and I tend to stick with brands I adore. Confession - Stonyfield was the very first brand of organic milk that I purchased and they hooked me from the get go. So, if I see Stonyfield on my weekly grocery run, well you know what's going in my cart, right? Well, this Saturday, April 16th from 7 a.m. to noon, the … [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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Williams Sonoma Hosts The Masterminds Behind BAKED

April 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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When you talk about bakeries in New York, BAKED in Brooklyn almost always is brought up as a "must try" spot. The products are divine, their cookbooks are amazing and they have product lines on the shelves, including one of my fave hot spots - Williams Sonoma. Well, the co-owners, Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito will be visiting the Williams Sonoma in King of Prussia this Sunday, April 3rd at 1:00 p.m. to sign copies of their new book, Baked Explorations: Classic American Desserts … [Read more...]

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Lidia Bastianich To Visit Williams-Sonoma This Tuesday

March 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Before there was Giada teaching tv viewers how to cook Italian, there was Lidia Bastianich.  The popular Italian matriarch of PBS visits the Williams Sonoma at the King of Prussia Mall to sign copies of her latest book, Lidia Cooks from the Heart of Italy: A Feast of 175 Regional Recipes, this Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at 3:00 p.m.  See you there! [Williams Sonoma, King of Prussia 160 North Gulph Road King of Prussia, PA, 19406 (610) 265-5970] … [Read more...]

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