Charmed by Capri
Everything about Capri is sensuality magnified. From its clear, turquoise waters to its winding streets filled with...
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Bragging about Barcelona
Here’s a question: when you have a euphoric travel experience and dream about it for many years, then return to experience...
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Flavors of the French Riviera!
Three countries. Twelve Days. 36 Meals. One delicious European adventure! My partner and I just returned from the most divine...
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Disaster into Triumph!
Disaster in the Kitchen! I was cooking dinner for 10 people and I wanted to make my Very Lemony Pound Cake from my cookbook for...
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FISHY FEAST
Luckily for me, my partner Michael loves to fish. A few weeks ago, he caught a huge (17 lb!) striped bass in Peconic Bay (the...
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Fireworks and Flavor
Summer Celebrations Cooking with family and friends in the summer is high on my list of favorite activities, along with long...
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Getting Fancy in Midtown
As I write this, I am sitting at my desk, slowly savoring a piece of the richest, most decadent dark chocolate bar: John...
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From the Garden to the Table
I took this photo a few weeks ago when we first planted our herb garden, and now it’s growing like crazy! We have basil, thyme,...
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From Paris, with Love
There’s nothing like a trip to Paris to get the juices flowing. Fresh-squeezed juices? In abundance. Creative juices? The place...
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A Taste of Flavors for a Great Cause
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending Taste of the Nation at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. It was a phenomenal night for a great...
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A Feast of Friendship
I’m always delighted when people entertain in their homes, and I especially love theme parties. Last week, I attended a...
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Party on Park
My friend, Nurit Kahane-Haase, is an amazing hostess and has a true gift for setting an extraordinary table. I had the pleasure...
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