November 24, 2009/
Thanksgiving dinner may be filled with cherished family recipes but it doesn't mean you can't get a little inventive when it comes to dessert.
This year instead of baking yet another apple pie, why not bring one of these original harvest treats? They might just inspire a new holiday tradition...
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Eat Box by Sprinkles ...
November 23, 2009/
For
Valerie Confections, one of LA's most cherished artisanal confectioners, the farmers market is full of inspiration. Their newly launched collection of jams and preserves, aptly called
Valerie at the Market, is created from seasonal, organic and local ingredients found on weekend trips to the farm stand.
Limited edition flavors include
Strawberry Vanilla Bean, Tomato Marmalade ...
November 19, 2009/
Forget polite dinner table conversation. The key to hosting a memorable event is to encourage your guests to loosen up and join in on the fun.
Table Topics offers a selection of boxes filled with thought provoking (or intentionally
probing) questions that are designed to get the party started.
The "Not Your Mom's Dinner Party," box ...
November 17, 2009/
For a shopper with the patience to rummage and an expert eye, a flea market can be filled with hidden treasures. Fortunately for most, Eddie Ross, former design editor of Martha Stewart Living and contestant on Bravo's Top Design, has already done the work by curating a collection of vintage tableware and gifts found ...
November 11, 2009/
A popular Autumn ingredient, pumpkin can be found in a variety of recipes for hearty pastas and rich desserts. One of our favorite neighborhood restaurants, Elizabeth, interprets pumpkin in a new way - by adding it to a fresh and elegant cocktail which first made its debut at the restaurant's Halloween celebration.
INGREDIENTS
3 oz ...
November 5, 2009/
You could call
John Glaser a renegade whiskeymaker. An American ex-pat living in London and former executive at Johnnie Walker, Glaser started
Compass Box Scotch Whiskey in 2000 by experimenting in his kitchen. He now produces several extraordinary and award-winning small batch blended whiskeys made from malts sourced from Scotland's most notable distillers.
His ...
November 4, 2009/
The traditional Town Hall wedding with a new green twist. Hosted by
Sun Crystals, a new sweetener that marries (get it!?) stevia and sugar cane, couples were invited to Foley Square in downtown Manhattan (conveniently located in front of the Marriage Bureau) to take part in the
Sun Crystals Sweet & Solar Wedding.
With ...
October 22, 2009/
Lighting a candle - whether for a private vigil or a lively party - can change the energy in a room. With a candle in a glassybaby votive , the gesture can contribute to improving a person's life. Created by Lee Rhodes, a cancer survivor who wanted to find a way to give back to the ...
October 21, 2009/
Guest blogger Nicole Feliciano, the Founder and Editor of MomTrends, a blog about all things trendy and cool for families, walks us through the process of hosting a party for the little ones - complete with insider tips and tricks, favorite vendors and affordable online resources.
Thanks to our rotten economy many parents have had to scale back—but that doesn’t mean your child’s birthday has to be anything short of ...
October 16, 2009/
A fast paced lifestyle means that you always have to be ready to go. Whether you are heading to an impromptu picnic or grabbing a take-out lunch, portable and reusable tableware is a great alternative to disposable plastics.
To-Go Ware features a smart-looking set of portable bamboo utensils including a ...
October 15, 2009/
If there was ever an occasion to tap into your dark side it's the night of Halloween, which often feels like a macabre carnivale where the adults get to act like kids, albeit very naughty ones.
Despite the annual deluge of tacky costumes and kitschy decor, we found ourselves inspired by Halloween and its celebration of the living dead. Our interpretation of this haunted holiday can be brought to life with ...
October 9, 2009/
Sweater weather is on its way! As we tuck indoors during this chilly season, our thoughts on home entertaining turn to cozy fires and comfort food like hearty pastas, oven roasted vegetables and grilled meat.
When it comes to this type of dining, who better to ask than chef
Marc Murphy who is known for ...
October 8, 2009/
The closing gala of the
Manhattan Cocktail Classic promised to be a, "Sunday Night Spectacular," and it certainly lived up to the hype. Hosted at the landmark New York City Library, the lavish event featured 12 dedicated bars staffed with the city's top mixologists shaking up original cocktails and over 60 premium liquor sponsors, who were cheekily named the night's,
drinking buddies.
Created by former Astor Center director
Lesley Townsend and ...
October 7, 2009/
Many of life's big moments are marked by a great bottle of wine (or two). For the nostalgic, you can now cherish the memory even further by sending those special bottles to
Wine Punts who will transform them into unique drinking glasses.
The Colorado Springs company has been creating these beautiful glasses by hand by slicing off the bottom of ...
October 1, 2009/
Just one taste of
Fever Tree's artisan sodas will make you wonder why you have been settling for all these years by pairing your carefully crafted premium spirits with mass market mixers filled with artificial sweeteners and cheap aromatics.
Fever Tree is made from all natural botanicals and juices with ultra carbonated spring water, cane sugar and, for ...
September 29, 2009/
There are times when you may sacrifice form in favor of function but never in the case of Bodum. The minimalist brand from Copenhagen, best known for their French Coffee Press, has been creating beautiful and affordable products for everyday life since 1944.
Bodum's new Cool Collection features a standout piece, the
Double Wall Glass ...
September 24, 2009/
Forget about just milk being dropped off at your door. The latest (and greatest) innovation in subscription food delivery comes in the form of delicious, sweet ice cream.
The brainchild of three best friends,
Milkmade is a new service that drops off a pint of freshly made ice cream every month to about ...
September 21, 2009/
With cooler days ahead and tougher financial times to come, it’s no surprise that potluck dinners are making a swift comeback.
With the chicest social types embracing the concept of hosting a party where their guests get a hand in the entertaining, the potluck dinner has been elevated from its simple bring-your-own-dish status to a creative group dining experience. Of ...
September 17, 2009/
Who says pop-up drawings are just for kids? These exquisite laser-cut cards and place mats by artist
Lian Ng are inspired by children's books but definitely have a place at the adult table.
Made from recycled paper, the folded cards ($4.50 each) are 4.25" x 5.5" and come blank on the inside with a matching envelope in either white ...
September 11, 2009/
Reminiscent of childhood birthdays,
Frazier & Wing's collection of paper garlands add a dash of festive to any party.
Handmade of die-cut stock paper in 7 different color combos, the flowers, circles and hexagon shapes are strung together on clear, sturdy thread with loops at the ends for easy hanging.
The garlands, which retail for $38, are ...
September 9, 2009/
Fashionistas unite! On September 10,
Vogue magazine is hosting
Fashion's Night Out with NYC & Company, the city of New York and the CFDA. It's an evening designed to invigorate the local economy, restore consumer confidence and promote the fashion industry.
Over 700 retailers and designers are participating by hosting parties in all ...
September 1, 2009/
How do you like your water? These days your choices go way beyond sparkling and still.
Ayala, the first organically certified enhanced water, features unique herbal infusions like
Lemongrass Mint Vanilla, Cloves Cardamom Cinnamon and
Ginger Lemon Peel.
Inspired by the culinary uses and medicinal benefits of herbs, Ayala is a natural product that ...
August 27, 2009/
A little bit of whimsy can be added to your table setting with these delicate handcrafted paper creations. The collection by
Timeless Paper consists of menus, napkin rings and table cards in the shape of butterflies, peacocks and flowers. Place cards are cleverly designed to perch on the rim of goblets for an eye-catching and original presentation.
Created with ...
August 26, 2009/
With so many different savory biscuits on the market, who needs yet another cracker? For an interesting snack or original appetizer, serve
Raincoast Crisps, the handmade, all natural crisp created by Vancouver caterer and cookbook author,
Lesley Stowe.
The crisps, which come in signature flavors including Fig and Olive, Salty ...
