This savory starter with a hint of sweet is a show stopper. The work is 95% on the prep end, which makes it look easy once you are ready to serve this course. The combination of flavors promises to enchant the taste buds and leave a lasting first impression… [Read more…] about Fourme d’Ambert Tart With Port-Braised Asian Pear
New Licensing Collections at Spring 2017 High Point Market
The ultimate item on a serious designer’s bucket list is the opportunity to ink a licensing deal with a noteworthy brand. These collaborations offer the designer exponential exposure on a global level, brand reputation, and the resources necessary to move concepts through manufacturing, distribution and sales. On the flip side of the deal, the well-chosen designer brings a unique style to the brand’s product categories- offering talent that stands on it’s own. An immense amount of work is required of both designer and brand to work through the details of product development, but as we have all seen, the right partnerships produce greatness. This spring, an exciting new wave of licensing collections launched at High Point Market. Let’s take a look at some of the standouts over at HuffPost.
New Orleans' Cafe Du Monde- Past and Future (Expansion Rumors!)
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of New Orleans? For many it is Cafe Du Monde’s glorious beignets and coffee. No trip to New Orleans is complete without a stop to this food mecca. The copycat places of similar names have nothing on the real deal… and [Read more…] about New Orleans' Cafe Du Monde- Past and Future (Expansion Rumors!)
The Gift of Books
Books make lovely gifts. Perfect for the holiday party hosts/hostesses, friends and family, they can be personal and thoughtful gestures that also dress up a cocktail table when not being read. The other bonus is that Amazon can rally and get these to you in time for the big day (and at better than retail prices)… I am sharing a list of recommended books with links for rapid shopping. Stress free shopping makes for happy holidays! Most of these I have reviewed in previous posts, so additional links are provided for [Read more…] about The Gift of Books
And The Winner is….
The lucky winner of the Cle iPhone case is….
