BonAppetit.com, how I love you so. A couple of months ago, I was perusing the Internet for a cauliflower recipe as I always like to include a vegetable in our evening meal. I came across this Indian style cauliflower recipe…
My One Dish Wonder:Roasted Chicken Recipe
There are two truths about this chicken recipe: One, I’ve had this vegetable herb chicken recipe for at least 10 years and two, I make this recipe at least twice a month. I call this the one dish wonder because…
My Favorite Aerin Pieces
Simply said, Aerin Lauder’s style takes my breath away. More than anything, I enjoy scrolling her Instagram feed as her taste and photos are reminiscent of a bygone era. There’s an effortless elegance to the way she sets her table,…
Why I Heart Kim Kushner’s Kosher Cookbook
I’m not exactly sure how and when I met Kim Kushner but I am so happy I did! Though we both live in Manhattan, we seem to connect more in the summer by the Jersey Shore over a glass of…
How to Decorate Your Thanksgiving Table
I take great pleasure in creating beautiful tablescapes and with fall in the air, leaves on the ground and Thanksgiving less than three weeks away, pumpkins, pine cones and holiday related decorative accents have me all spiced up. Traditionally, the…
4 Pomegranate Salad Recipes for Fall
With the Jewish New Year around the corner, my mind is focused on holiday inspired recipes. One of the traditional Jewish New Year fruits is the pomegranate. I happen to love snacking on these sweet red jewels year round but…
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Early this summer, I had an absolute blast planning a Tiffany themed bridal shower for my daughter. I very much wanted it to reflect my daughter Sonia and after discussion, we came up with the theme – Breakfast at Tiffany’s…
How to Accessorize a Well Dressed Table
Creating a beautiful tablescape is quite similar to putting together an outfit – it’s all about the accessories. It’s easy to change the look of an outfit by switching up the shoes, jewelry and handbag. The same is true for…
How to Prepare a Guest Bedroom
Part of being a good hostess is anticipating your guest’s needs and making them feel comfortable, especially overnight guests. I recently redid our guest bedroom and though it’s still a bit of a work in progress, I’m pretty excited about…
3 Lite Bite Ideas for Summer Entertaining
Summer entertaining equals good friends to share laughs with, chilled rose, tequila on the rocks and savory lite bites to accompany the cocktails. Crudités, cherries, sliced peaches, nuts, olives and cubed parmesan are always my easy entertaining go- to’s. I…
3 Skinny Cocktails for Summer
Cocktails are definitely a spirited part of the summer entertaining scene and with Memorial Day just behind us, I got a little taste of what is yet to come (minus the dreary weather hopefully). I typically opt for clean cocktails…
Chop, Mix, Repeat: My New Favorite Asian Chicken Salad Recipe
I’ve been hearing murmurs from the peanut gallery that my meals are getting a bit repetitive -guilty as charged. Dinners typically include a salad which is why I set out to find a new chopped salad to add to my…
