The holidays are upon us and many of you are stressing out over family gatherings and fêtes with friends. Believe me, I know your pain. It can be overwhelming to entertain, especially if you haven’t had a lot of practice. Even… Continue reading…
festival of latkes
Ok, here’s the deal. It’s almost Chanukah and, as my gift to you, I was planning to share my latke recipe, which is quite awesome in itself–it utilizes an eye-opening technique I picked up from food writer, Joan Nathan,… Continue reading…
the perfect bite
The festive holiday season is upon us and soon there’ll be many excuses to celebrate. I’ve recently fallen in love with this incredibly easy hors d’oeuvre which I’m really excited to share–it is absolutely perfect for entertaining. I’m sure that some of you may… Continue reading…
dinner party: the finale
So far, our evening is going swimmingly well. We toast each other over dry martinis, and enjoy a few too many gougeres. At the dinner table, we clink glasses of burgundy wine, as bowls of steaming Boeuf Bourguignon are passed. The creamy… Continue reading…
dinner party: the love story continues
And so the preparations for my fabulous evening go on. My Boeuf Bourguignon is simmering on the stove, my table is set, my music selected. In keeping with my French theme, I’m beginning the evening with a couple of light hors… Continue reading…