Essential New Year’s Eve Champagne Tips & Tidbits
I recently published a Champagne themed post regarding chateaux-style dining, complete with a Champagne pairing for…
New York for the Holidays: Favorite City Views
New York for the holidays–there’s no place quite like it. Treat yourself to sights that…
New York for the Holidays: Windows and Wonders
“It’s the most beautiful time of the year.” …and no city in the world sports…
O Christmas Tree: Dressed for the Occasion
One of our favorite traditions at Christmas, and I’m betting yours too, is picking out…
All Wrapped Up for the Holidays
A favorite “Pardee Party Design,” dressed up for the holidays (you may remember the Easter…
48 Hours in Houston, Texas
I love Texas and Texans — their ebullient spirit and can-do enthusiasm. “Go big or…
Entertaining in the Kitchen: An Indispensable Must-Have
This past Thanksgiving with friends gathered in the kitchen, sipping champagne as we put the finishing touches…
Gingerbread Mansions of Newport
It’s the first day of the festive month of December. What better way to celebrate…
Giving Thanks at Thanksgiving: the ABC’s of Life
At this time of the year when giving thanks is so on our minds, I…
Thanksgiving Inspiration: 10 creative ideas for the table and beyond
There’s something special about the no-longer-quite-so-small world of blogging. It is – for the most part…
A Nantucket Thanksgiving, Vintage Bon Appetit
When I joined Bon Appétit many years ago as a contributing editor, my first “Entertaining…
Family Estate Champagnes: The Latest Foodie Fave!
Every year, I think of ways to make each year’s holiday dinner celebration extra special.…
Thanksgiving Planning from a “Girl of 100 Lists”
If you’ll be so generous as to allow me a somewhat obscure 80’s reference –…