I recently visited the Ten Bells Wine Bar on the lower east side. This place has been on my list for quite some time and I’m kicking myself for not getting down there sooner! It’s…
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Wine Wednesdays – Spring Tasting at Abbottega
I apologize for the late Wine-Wednesday posting….but we had an exciting real-live Wine Wednesday event! I paired up with the lovely ladies of Crop Tops and Kale to host a spring tasting. It was a…
Wine Wednesdays – Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels Wine Bar
Last week I met a friend for a glass of wine on a cold Monday night. We stopped by Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels in Soho. From the moment we walked in it smelled like freshly…
Wine Wednesdays – Brooks 2012 Pinot Noir + “Cheater Cassoulet”
I was browsing my recent issue of Food & Wine and came across this recipe for duck confit and white bean stew. Perfect for a cold Sunday night Oscar viewing party, I was inspired! My…
Staycation – 48 Hours in Brooklyn
For Christmas I gave my mom what some might consider a rather selfish gift – a flight to visit me in NYC. I planned a weekend full of surprises and took full advantage of an…
3rd Annual Friendsgiving
Last weekend I hosted the 3rd annual Friendsgiving. Everyone brought their A-game and we pulled together what we all exclaimed was our best meal yet! Why does Thanksgiving only come once a year?? I’m seriously…
Wine Wednesdays – Bachelorette Wine Tasting
I mentioned on Monday that I was out on Fire Island for my friend Karen’s bachelorette party last weekend. We decided to kick off the weekend with a little wine tasting. Favors for the weekend…
Wine Wednesdays – Pine Ridge 2013 Chenin Blanc + Viognier
This week, a fun new white blend for you! I picked up this Pine Ridge on the recommendation from the clerk at Bottlerocket, recommended as an “easy drinker” it was different and tasty! The nose…
Mastering the Cook’s Basics
During my time at home, I took full advantage of my mom’s big beautiful kitchen to try my hand at two of the “Cook’s Basics” that we learned during our time at The Cook’s Atelier….
European Holiday Part 3 – Perfect Ending in Paris
After our 3 days in Beaune we took the train to Paris for the last leg of our trip. We stayed at the Hotel Universite in Saint-Germain, a nice contrast to our last time in Paris…