Modern Day Living
“We eat first with our eyes”
-Apicius, 1st Century Roman gourmand
This simple salad illustrates the power of presentation, all thanks to a ring mold. Ring molds are now easy to find and with little effort allow us to elevate the visual appeal of our meals- [Read more…] about Bistro Salad and the use of Ring Molds in Presentation
Internationally acclaimed interior designer and decorator Nicolo Castellini Baldissera comes from a celebrated Milanese family of architects and designers. Guido Taroni is a leading photographer specializing in fashion and interiors. Together, the two have curated rare access to remarkable private Milanese homes with their stunning new book Inside Milan.
From palazzos to apartments, expect each turn of the page to reveal how Milanese aristocracy, business moguls, artists and fashion icons design their own private spaces. Not to name drop BUT…think Fornasetti, Etro and others- (note Veronica Etro’s home pictured above). Each chapter is devoted to a private residence you won’t want to miss.
-Laurie Haefele, Architect, Haefele Design
COVID made us redefine how we use our homes. During the increased time spent at home we rediscovered the value of our kitchens and gained confidence in our culinary skills. Now that the world has reopened for dining experiences, we are met with inflationary pricing, supply chain and staffing issues, and the feeling that the dining experience is not what it used to be.
These challenges reinforce that we can do better at home, fueling the demand for kitchen updates to personalize the right spaces for us, equipped with the right materials, appliances, and capabilities. Is this a renaissance moment for kitchens? This new era of kitchen confidence is inspiring better than ever kitchens that function on a higher level. I polled some incredibly talented, nationally recognized industry experts and architect/designers for their thoughts on how kitchens are evolving. Unsurprisingly, there was some common ground to the answers I received. If you are considering a kitchen remodel, be sure to read what these nationally recognized pros have to say about the evolution of kitchen design: [Read more…] about The Evolution of Kitchen Design, How COVID-19 shaped the way we live
A Croque Monsieur becomes a Croque Madame by simply adding a fried egg to the top of a Croque Monsieur. People tend to have definite opinions about Monsieur vs Madame. In my opinion, the addition of an egg with a runny yolk takes this sandwich to the next level. Having enjoyed these delicious french sandwiches in Paris, I have experimented with quite a few recipes back at home and concluded that… [Read more…] about Croque Monsieur, Croque Madame
“The design world in Paris is dazzling. For centuries France has been considered the pinnacle of refinement in fashion, food, and design. This is in large part because the French have always revered and supported artisans who are the best at what they do, whether they are employing ancient techniques or new technology.” -David Jimenez
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