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Obsessed With: Calphalon Contemporary Non-Stick Bronze Cookware

October 12, 2011 By 5 Comments
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"Hi my name is Aly and I'm cookware obsessed..." If you go into my kitchen, you will find not only my treasured Le Creuset pieces, but interspersed within that are pieces from Ingrid Hoffmann's fab. Simply Delicioso line, some pieces from Cat Cora's new collection, some Ruffoni copper pieces and, of course, my lovely Calphalon Contemporary Stainless Steel set which I totally blamed Ingrid on for using in her show Simply Delicioso eons ago. If those pieces didn't look so stunning on the stove, … [Read more...]

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Fab Friday – Hurricane Irene Edition

August 26, 2011 By Leave a Comment

When I moved up north, it was the implied understanding that Mother Nature could send all the Nor'Easters, Snowmageddons and all that fun wintery crap with the agreement that I was never to deal with earthquakes or hurricanes ever again. Tropical storms - meh - they happen - but when both an earthquake and a hurricane impact Philadelphia within a week, I want the number of the fool here who irritated Mother Nature so badly she's changing the scheme of the weather. So - let's jump to a few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: All Clad, Canning In Stilettos, Colin Cowie, Cookbook, Cookware, Crate and Barrel, Fab Friday, Fashion, Shopping In Stilettos, Williams-Sonoma Tagged With: , , , , , , , , , ,


Deal Alert: Emile Henry and Casafina at One Kings Lane

August 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

If there's anything I adore, it's a GOOD deal on a brand I swear by.  There's more to me than Louboutin and Le Creuset, ya know.  I also have a fondness for all things Emile Henry and Casafina.  Imagine my surprise this morning when I got an email from a new sample sale site, One Kings Lane, and both Emile Henry and Casafina were featured today! Now, please don't tell the other sample sales that I'm spending the Choo money on more items for my kitchen and entertaining needs but since Emile … [Read more...]

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Decisions Decisions – Kitchen Island v. iPad 2

June 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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For some time now, I've been wrestling with a big purchase decision.  See, when it comes to stilettos or a Le Creuset purchase, the inner shopping dialogue is pretty easy – mainly "Is it a good deal?  Will you use it?  Is it stunning?  Will the purchase make you regret it at all?" and I either purchase or I don't.  For really major purchases, I employ a 24/48 hour waiting period and go from there. Recently, I have been torn between two major purchases. I have been lusting after … [Read more...]

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Lesson Learned: Always Check Those Receipts

June 22, 2011 By 1 Comment
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An interesting thing happened to me recently when I dropped by the local Whole Paychex.  During the summer, I often buy a bunch or two of fresh mint to make my fave watermelon salad.  On this trip, I threw a small bunch of mint into the basket along with a host of other goodies.  When it comes to checking out, I don't know about you but when I put things on the belt, I keep an eye on the screen to make sure everything comes through correctly.  Well, this day I did not and … [Read more...]

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Fab Friday – Cooking In Stilettos Edition

May 6, 2011 By 3 Comments

So, the word is official - the Sous Pug is sans stitches, feeding tube and now we have some more testing and consults with a pet nutrionist as he refuses the prescription dog food but he's on the mend. Such great news after this month long roller coaster ride. So, this morning I decided to feature a few things that just thinking about them makes me happy for this week's Fab Friday choices... Fab Friday - Cooking In Stilettos Edition - 5.6.11 by CookingInStilettos featuring steve madden … [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...]

Filed Under: Appliances, Cookbook, Events, Fab Friday, Gardening In Stilettos, Kitchen-Aid, Obsessed With, Philly, Shopping Tagged With: , , , , , , , ,


HSN Cooks Spring Weekend And A Giveaway

March 25, 2011 By 2 Comments

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...]

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Joss & Main Stole My Heart (and My Wallet)

March 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Have you heard of that new sample sale site, Joss & Main? Well, let's say it's like a Rue La La or Gilt but for your home. Granted, I still adore my Rue La La and Gilt (especially for the Giuseppe Zanotti Design sale this Tuesday on Rue La La *squee!*) but when I saw Anolon and Lilly Anne Designs on Joss & Main, I had to take a peek, and then another, and 15 minutes later, I have some lovely new additions for my kitchen that I haven't really seen before. They also have some great sales … [Read more...]

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Fab Friday – SOBE Edition

February 25, 2011 By 3 Comments

This weeks' Fab Friday comes to you live and direct from all points South Beach.  I'm in town this weekend for the 10th Annual Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival and, after all that nasty snow that Mother Nature slapped us with this winter, this is a well deserved breather.  81 degrees, a mojito and a cool breeze can make this gal happy in an instant.  Oh – and writing this post from the front balcony of the Catalina Hotel & Resort doesn't hurt either. Fab Friday - … [Read more...]

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