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 Occasions to Celebrate
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
3 Books for Entertaining Inspiration

Chateau de Fontainebleau
The holidays AND the guests are coming! Are you ready?
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~
Rum Cake
This rum cake offers a wonderful dessert for fall and winter menus- and is best when prepared a day in advance. If you remember the liquor infused holiday cakes that Neiman Marcus was famous for during the holidays, this recipe is comparable: [Read more…] about Rum Cake
Eat Like a Viet
