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Come to think of it, this is a lot like a winter hygge list… cardigan/sweater or faux fur lined hoodie: alpaca cardigan from Timber View Farm Alpacas and Victoria Secret Pink Collection lotion/body butters with at home spa accessories I posted previously (see Pure Fiji and Sonoma Lavender Company) hot beverage: my favorites are hot …
I had long dreamed of having High Tea at a special place like New York Hudson Valley’s The Equus, so when Valentine’s Day had rolled around (this was a few years back) and I learned that my husband was bringing us there for afternoon tea, I was none-other-than ecstatic! The following is most likely what …
Hope everyone enjoyed the holidays! Happy New Year!!! I spotted these lovely piecrust cutters in the holiday edition of Williams-Sonoma’s catalog and was instantly inspired! Aren’t the pies just gorgeous with not too much effort even?! I ordered a set of these holiday cutters and a fall leaves version. I’m going to get back into …
I was very disappointed to find out that McCormick had discontinued my favorite pepper blend of all-time! I loved to sprinkle it on my eggs; made everything very tasty. This disappointment came a few years ago (circa 2006) and today it’s still on my mind. I proceeded to re-create the Szechuan pepper blend last year …
Just a list of some kitchen necessities I cannot do without. It really depends on how often you cook and what you like to cook; you may not need all these items. This is simply food for thought… slow-cooker rice cooker or a small pot will do electric kettle rotating spice rack (if you work …
I always find wonderful little treasures at the New York Botanical Garden’s book/gift store. This time I picked up a Hillhouse Naturals Bloom sachet for my closet. It’s an enduring floral fragrance. Love it! It’s the best sachet I’ve ever purchased. Please visit their website. They carry a wide selection of home fragrance products such …
I saw these Core Bamboo cutting boards yesterday and wanted to blog about them. Really great for a serious cook who wants a well-equipped kitchen beyond basics or has lots of extra storage space in his/her pantry or basement. I have to pick and choose what’s the most important me. Space is of the essence. …
Thanks to my mother-in-law’s gift of a new recipe book, I am once again armed with an arsenal of great stuff to try =). So far I’ve made the Sausage & Tomato Stew and the Cheese & Spinach Lasagna. Both pretty tasty; and even better, simple to make! This is an absolutely wonderful book for …
This is my first attempt at making quiche. The recipe was pretty simple with easy to find ingredients. I really didn’t have to buy much this time. Recipe source: http://www.easy-french-food.com/print-quichelorraine.html. I’m normally not a bacon lover but this quiche was very tasty. Glad to know based on what I’ve read from Alice Water’s The Art …
I’ve made this recipe twice, once with red cabbage and last night using green cabbage. Both are so good! You have to try it! It’s also so simple to do. Braised Red Cabbage (Chou Rouge Braisé) Source: http://www.easy-french-food.com/red-cabbage-recipe.html * 1 head of red cabbage * 4 tablespoons butter * 1 large onion, peeled * 2 …
