My friend Kirstie posted on January 1st a fantastic summation of 2012 come 2013, “Last year my good friend Molly proclaimed 2012 the year of doing…and we did. We did many things. But it was more like the year of building the scenery. Setting the score. Building the foundation. So let 2013 be the year of accomplishment. This year […]
Our friend Rick lives just north of Boston on a beautiful farm and keeps our fridge stocked with fresh chicken eggs. Friday, we got an extra bonus when he brought us nearly 5lbs of RHUBARB. ‘Tis the season for all things rhubarb! This Cakette is kind of like an upside down lemon pound cake “topped” […]
With just one bite… I can smell the dark roast coffee brewing and hear Harry Belafonte’s voice carrying through my grandparents beloved home in Carmel, California. My “Oma” is famous for her heart-filled cooking and breakfasts from “scratch.” This recipe is like Oma- fantastic and adaptable. She never lets a recipe or her pantry slow […]
CHILLED MANGO WITH TEQUILA & LIME – part cocktail, part irresistible dessert There is a heat wave sweeping across New England and nothing screams summer louder than top shelf tequila and lime…am I right? This dish has all of the components that I love about a dessert; the ripe mango is sweet and creamy, the […]
To all my fellow Coffee Nuts out there: INGREDIENTS: 1/2 Cup Coffee, coarse ground 3 Tbs olive oil PREPARATION: Combine ingredients in a non breakable container. Option 1: Take mixture into the shower with you and exfoliate in circular motion moving toward the lymphatic system. Option 2: Stand over a towel and pack mixture onto […]
Is it just me, or does everything taste more exciting when you eat or drink it from a jar?! Here, the beloved trifle made its way into a glass packed with country charm – perfect for a treat on the porch at a low key *yet swank* gathering. The best part is that the screw […]
Carrot Cake is on the menu this Easter! While I will be making loads of mini cupcakes for the kiddos, I couldn’t overlook the adults who love to indulge in this classic sweet treat. I had so much fun compiling my “Garnish Bar.” I wanted to take a cheeky twist on the carrot themed […]
Frivolous fun post holidays…CHEERS to shiny hair, long lashes and glowy skin:)
Tis the season for holiday parties… and Hostess Gifting. Who doesn’t love chocolate?! This bark recipe is quick and easy. The cooling time can even be expedited in the fridge. I picked up a variety of great looking gift packaging options at Michaels Craft Store that I keep in a kitchen drawer to help make […]
OK, no sooner did I get off the phone with my mother-in-law to confirm the dishes I will bring down for Thanksgiving this year (PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE at the top of the list!) did I find out that my 3 adorable nephews and niece are each making their own pie for the family. Soooo cute- how […]
This “Giada Gem” was introduced over 8 years ago to my family’s Thanksgiving table by my Aunt Becky. Since then, I dust off the recipe every year and puree my butternut squash heart out. Even though I will be celebrating Thanksgiving this year with my in-laws, this will serve as a little reminder of home, […]
For all you Bostonians, check out Great Pumpkin Ale at Cambridge Brewing Co. (1 Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA). Pumpkin Ale is flowing on tap and can be purchased by the bottle now until Thanksgiving. I love that CBC sources organic sugar pumpkins from Wilson Farms in Lexington. Dip the rim in local honey and you […]
I attended a fantastic event last week at Neiman Marcus celebrating the coveted “List” aka the Top 10 trends for Fall 2011. The ever-stylish Roopal Patal, Senior Market Accessories Editor for Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, was our eloquent host and surprised us all with this amazing purple Louboutin jewel! The model came out wearing […]
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This adorable outfit at J.McLaughlin on Charles Street in Beacon Hill, Boston caught my eye. Not only did this get-up strike visuals of leaf peeping in fur and flannel but it also whet my appetite for a fall elixir that would set a precedent for all things fun, fall and fab! And thus…the Maple Flirt […]
Brave goes Barefoot and celebrates Fall with Ina Garten’s Pumpkin Cupcakes with Maple Frosting and Toffee Crunch! Yields 10 Cupcakes Pumpkin Cupcakes 1 cup all purpose flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp kosher salt 2 tsp Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Pie Spice (or 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ginger, 1/2 tsp […]
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