As we all know, Thanksgiving is as much about food as it is about giving thanks. My kitchen is the size of a wet bar so obviously I won’t be doing the cooking this year. I dream of having a normal sized kitchen which is why I’m always pinning them on Pinterest. I also love […]
We’re having a Nor’easter of all day rain in New York today. Perfect time to bake my family’s famous pumpkin cookies. They’re soft and delicious and you can edit the ingredients to suit your tastes too. Pumpkin Cookies 1 cup sugar 1 cup canned pumpkin ½ cup room temperature butter 1 tablespoon grated orange peel […]
The best thing about Thanksgiving is that it’s a holiday about cooking and food, hence the kitchens, and giving thanks. This year, I’m grateful that I wasn’t in any of the man made or natural disasters this year and that I can afford to help those who were. I’m grateful to be able to travel […]
Mimi Thorisson’s first book A Kitchen in France wasn’t just a cook book. It was a view into a life in the countryside of France that could not be farther from the one most city dwellers in this country live. It was born out of her blog Manger that highlights the beautiful seasonal produce that […]
My kitchen obsession continues but I think I may have found the ultimate dream kitchen. The high-glosss black and brass accented Brooklyn brownstone kitchen just featured in Lonny was designed by David Nastasi and Kate Vail for a client. Since space is at a premium in New York, I love that they took the cabinets all the […]
Families may have different traditions for Christmas and Hanukkah but Thanksgiving is all about turkey, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. That means many hours will be spent in the kitchen. I’m still dreaming about renovating my tiny one and if you’re in the same boat, here’s some beautiful kitchens from Pinterest to inspire you. Happy Holidays! All images from […]
I love receiving fashion designer Jenni Kayne‘s blog Rip + Tan, named after her children. It’s full of healthy recipes, interesting profiles, and eco-friendly advice. Maybe it’s because she and her family live in California. I’m also still in awe of her organizational skills that were on display in Martha Stewart Living magazine. So there […]
When everyone found out I was visiting San Francisco, they all suggested I should visit the store MARCH on Sacramento Street. They are known for their very chic selection of products that include tabletop pieces, cookware, furniture, art, and even some clothing. They are very particular about photos but allowed me to take some to share […]
Summer is the time of blockbuster movies but there are also a few small films that are making their way to a theatre near you. One that looks very promising is The Hundred Foot Journey based on the novel The Hundred-Foot Journeyby Richard Morais and produced by Steven Spielberg and Oprah Winfrey. It centers on […]
There is nothing I love more than finding a photo that leads you down the rabbit hole of discovery. I came across an image of a French room that turned out to be from a Vogue Living Australia feature on French entertaining tips from cook and author Jane Webster. Jane is Australian and visited France […]
I think everyone can agree that cooler temperatures mean a return to comfort food. At no time is this more prevalent that at Thanksgiving which is coming up soon. I didn’t mind my tiny kitchen when it was the height of summer but now I wish I had more space and an area for a […]