It’s fall season and everywhere we look - we find vibrant colors emerging on the trees. Each year, around this time, my honey and I like to take a drive up to Litchfield and enjoy the spectacular foliage. And each year, food plays a key role in our trip-planning.
Last year we … Continue Reading ››
Old world charm with a contemporary twist! That about sums up the vibe of this recent addition to our suburban dining scene. Inn at Pound Ridge boasts a history dating back to the 1800’s. Surrounded by the pristine beauty, which is the essence of New England landscape, it needed some tender loving care … Continue Reading ››
In my last few trips to New York City, I have discovered some really cool and unusual foodie destinations - places that were never on my radar. And by "unusual", I mean places that I don't usually gravitate to. No one in my circle was talking about them... absolutely no one! Usually when that … Continue Reading ››
Do you like attending cooking classes? What’s the part that you like the most? The eating? The opportunity to tap into a chef’s trade secrets? Or the chance to get to know a chef and his/her style of cooking?
I recently took an excellent cooking class at De Gustibus Cooking School in … Continue Reading ››
This is the last the article about my recent trip to Paris... I promise. I had to write this one, as I feel compelled to share some tips with you- should you find yourselves in Paris in the near future.
France is home to one of the finest cuisines in the world. … Continue Reading ››
I just returned from four days in pure heaven! Paris! The city of romance ... the home of da Vinci’s Mona Lisa.... the proud bearer of the Eiffel Tower... and the purveyor of world’s most delicious and gorgeous sweet confections.
In four days, I managed to visit every dessert place on my … Continue Reading ››
A few Months ago, I felt absolutely devastated when I heard that Versailles Bistro & Patisserie had closed its doors after thirty successful years! I have had angelic dreams about their pastries and croissants and woken up to find drool on my pillow, for goodness sake!!! There was nothing more satisfying than … Continue Reading ››
I have just had this vision. A vision of my perfect world. Here is how it unfolds.... each morning my doorbell rings. I open the door and I find a box of fresh Laduree macarons. Delivered. JUST FOR ME!!! Aaahhh ...
If only!
The moment I walked into the Laduree shop … Continue Reading ››
Last weekend we had LOTS of family over from AZ, NJ and MA. The house buzzed with activity all weekend long, the conversation un-paused, and our kitchen the center of all the action.
When the last of the guests left on Sunday, all I could get myself to do was cuddle up … Continue Reading ››
