Planning the Thanksgiving menu is one of my favorite activities of the holiday season, and I fully embrace the challenge of satisfying the traditionalists in my family (yes Dad, cranberry jelly will be happening) while following my own impulse to put a modern spin on a few of the dishes. Today’s menu is what I’d be […]
“Though a whole roasted bird is traditional, l think that a turkey breast rolled up with stuffing is hands-down the most flavorful way to serve the bird on Thanksgiving. I ask my butcher to debone and butterfly the turkey so that the hard part’s done before I bring it home. If you’d like, prepare the […]
I know, pumpkin spice everything has invaded the interwebs this month, but c’mon: it only comes around once a year and the season is so fleeting! And I’m #sorrynotsorry that we’re just going to keep the pumpkin train going for 6 more weeks until we’re officially sick of it. You’ll forgive me once you’ve laid […]
I love the feeling of waking up on New Year’s Day, full of renewed energy and hope for what lies ahead… and then, of course, promptly sitting down to one very delicious brunch. There really is no better way to kick off a brand new year than with good food and a toast or two with old […]
See the full story at Trouvé Wrapping Party. Photo by Reema Desai.
I think this year was the first time I stopped by the farmer’s market, saw figs and actually wanted to buy them. I know, I know. It seems crazy that something so sweet, delicious, and versatile wouldn’t have made it onto my shopping list before, but I just didn’t know how to eat them. Growing up […]
One of my favorite holiday traditions is my family’s annual Christmas party every December. We spend several days cooking and preparing our party spread, complete with my dad’s Swedish meatballs, my mom’s caramelized onion and feta cheese pizza, and my selection of seasonal desserts. Then on a Sunday night, we fill our house with dear […]
Thank goodness that the old-school punch bowl is having a “moment” again, since a huge batch of fruity, boozy punch is one of my greatest secrets to stress-free holiday entertaining. There’s something about it that instantly sends a “let’s get this party started!” vibe the second guests walk in the door, and most importantly, it […]
This recipe originally appeared in A Very Merry (Camille Styles) Holiday Soirée, and 2 Great Holiday Punch Recipes.
Click here to read full story, A Midwinter Night’s Dream. Photos by Christie Graham
See full story at A Sign And Stamp Social. Recipe adapted from Bon Appetit. Photo by Kate LeSueur.
See full story at A Sign And Stamp Social. Photo by Kate LeSueur.
See full story at A Sign and Stamp Social. Photo by Kate LeSueur.
It’s the eternal Thanksgiving debate at our house: try out a “new twist” on the traditional desserts (me), or stick with the classics (pretty much everyone else). The men in our family look forward to my mom’s perfect pecan tart all year long, and my sister and Phoebe are major pumpkin pie girls. Though I […]
Click here to read the full story. Photos by Buff Strickland.
Click here to read the full story. Photos by Buff Strickland.
We usually ditch the fancy restaurant on Valentine’s Day in favor of a cozy dinner at home, prepared together with an open bottle of good bubbly and Chet Baker on repeat. Besides, in some ways breakfast is the most romantic meal of the day… or perhaps for the morning-after? In any case, I’ll be making these […]
Merry Christmas Eve! Today might just be my favorite day of the whole year… there’s something about the “night before,” with its twinkling lights and magical sense of anticipation that just might even trump Christmas Day for me. We’ll be spending a lazy day together — a long bundled up-walk around the neighborhood, mimosa brunch […]
As the countdown to Christmas gets shorter, we naturally turn to the cozy and familiar, so for our last two editions of 12 Tastes of Christmas we’ve invited two of our regular contributors to share what they’ll be serving on their holiday tables this year. Today, Sarah Yates plays bartender, pouring up bubbly glasses of […]
Susan and William Brinson are one of those couples who just kind of blow you away with their combined creativity. William photographs some of the most beautiful food, spaces and people for the likes of Martha Stewart Living and Food & Wine, and Susan is an incredibly talented art director and stylist. Together, they create […]