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
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
Perfect cold weather food, football food, comfort food- Short Ribs. This recipe is a crowd pleaser, and it is so easy that does not even require precise measurements. It’s hard to mess this one up. This recipe is the SLOW COOKER VERSION, but if you have converted to INSTANT POT cooking, there is a link to the Instant Pot version at the end of this post. [Read more…] about Best Ever Braised Short Ribs
Alex Hitz’s third and latest book is in itself an occasion to celebrate. To meet the charming and personable author is to like him. He is so social that I’m guessing you may already be friends with him, because he seems to know everybody and people adore him.
In his latest book, he does something that I simultaneously applaud and wonder why more people haven’t thought of. He [Read more…] about Alex Hitz Occasions to Celebrate
Chateau de Fontainebleau
With fall in the air and holidays officially beginning, it is time to plan the fun. No need to stress– or pull out the Spode Christmas pattern- three posh tastemakers have books out to level-up our entertaining. Authors include an international bespoke event planner, French magazine founder and wellness expert, and artistic director of Dior Home and Baby Dior. From royal to casual, big events to small dinners in, each of the books cover different approaches to entertaining that will prompt us to think waaaay more creatively about the details~
