Monthly Archives: July 2010
Homemade Boursin
This is one of my go to appetizers. It’s easy to whip up (everything goes in the food processor) and keeps for about a week in the refrigerator. Homemade Boursin 2 garlic cloves 1/4 cup fresh flat leaf parsley 1/4 … Continue reading
A Crabby Party
I love this adorable idea for a crab-inspired birthday party! It’s perfect for our region, especially if you’re spending part of your summer even closer to the shore! Click here for more pictures and ideas from Hostess with the Mostess!
Filed under DIY, entertaining
From the Kitchen of: Chef Ghassan Jarrouj
Today’s Chef Feature comes from Agora’s Executive Chef, Ghassan Jarrouj. Head over to this new hot spot for one of my favorites cuisines – Turkish food! The inside of the restaurant is so cozy and welcoming, you’ll want to stay … Continue reading
Filed under easy apps, Food, Interview, Restaurants
REAL Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
I scream, you scream, we all scream for…. Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream (we promise, once you’ve had the real stuff, you’ll never go back to fake mint ice cream!) This is one of my all time favorite recipes – … Continue reading
In Print: Clips from Food Sections
5. – The Chicago Tribune All About Ribs “In barbecue season, the butcher’s case is bulging with pork ribs. Baby back ribs, spareribs, country ribs, rib tips, St. Louis cut ribs, riblets, rib chops, rib roasts, baby spareribs, button ribs, … Continue reading
Printable Invites & Favors
With canning and preserving so in vogue, I love the idea of hosting a canning party! If everyone brings a different recipe along with the fruits or vegetables for it, just think of all the delicious home preserved goodies you … Continue reading
I got married on Bastille Day
Three years ago tomorrow, I married the man of my dreams. I love all things French… My company is Haute Papier, I love French food, and couture clothing, don’t even get me started So, where would I be having dinner … Continue reading
Filed under Events, Restaurants
Francophiles Unite!
For Make-it Monday, instead of storming a Parisian prison, storm into that kitchen and get cooking! Thursday’s the day the French stormed the Bastille prison in 1789, an open act of rebellion against the monarchy that is considered a turning … Continue reading
Ice Pops
I’m a sucker for all things frozen fruit during the summer, especially when the mercury rises to 100, like today, yesterday and tomorrow… Appropriately, Bakerella did a little tutorial on homemade freezy pops to cool you off. Read it here…
Have a Berry Good Fourth!
I love this tart for a Fourth of July picnic… It’s just perfect (go figure, it’s from Martha)! Have a happy and safe holiday weekend! For the crust: 5 cups all-purpose flour 6 tablespoons sugar 2 cup (4 sticks) unsalted … Continue reading
