December 2009
Vintage Party Recap: Christmas Party 1963 →
sammydvintage:
Remember a couple of weeks ago when the snow came down like a thunderstorm on NYC, and I put on a pair of ugly galoshes but a fabulous outfit and trekked cross town to the home of Always Order Dessert for a fabulous 1963-themed Christmas cocktail party?
The lovely Alejandra behind the gathering just posted her amazing recap of the festivities — including beautiful photography of...
A 1960s Cocktail Party →
Last week, while the snow fell wildly in New York, we turned back the clocks inside and celebrated Christmas like we imagined some might have decades ago. Inspired by a few of my recent…
RT @LaPastryChef: Do as the Mexicans do on NYE: Wear red undies to bring you love in 2010. or yellow knickers to bring you $$$!
A 1960s Cocktail Party /Always Order Dessert/ - Last week, while the snow fell wildly in New York, we … http://tinyurl.com/yjtvcex
It took me a couple weeks but here (finally!) is my recap, menu & pix from the 1960s cocktail party! http://bit.ly/7By9Hs
Made myself a fabulous breakfast juice in my juicer. My favorite combo: pineapple, ginger, cucumber. Yum!
Last night I finished reading Keeping the House by Ellen Baker. I loved it! Good fun novel for anyone into retro 50s food/cooking
RT @shunafish: did you know this month’s moon is a Blue Moon?
Just heard what I’m pretty certain were four gun shots fired outside.
Anyone else here still know ALLthe words to the Adirondack Clear n’ Natural soft drink ad? Starts “near the adirondack mountains upstate…”
A fantastic collection of early american cookbooks, all available free online http://bit.ly/7uvv0W
I need some cake conversion help! I have a recipe for 9” round cake that I’d like to convert to a 14” round cake. How do I calculate?
Hey all! Would love a vote from you in the Homies!! http://bit.ly/8mHtBi Thanks so much! :)
The wind is howling and it feels like the windows want to burst in. So thankful to be home this week and not on my way to work.
working on my retro party post. oh boy.
Good morning! If you like my blog, can you hop on over to the Homies & give Always Order Dessert your vote? http://bit.ly/8mHtBi
Wrote to Fresh Direct because they never have proper buttermilk. Only this “light” buttermilk nonsense. I can’t make pancakes with that!
The Saveur 100 →
The 2010 Saveur 100 list was announced today featuring 100 of the best, most inspiring food-related things of the year. Saveur releases this round-up of foodie awesomeness every January,…
The Saveur 100 /Always Order Dessert/ - The 2010 Saveur 100 list was announced today featuring 100 of the … http://tinyurl.com/ye7uqo4
yay! used my 25% off coupon to order a 6-day BluePrint Cleanse for the first week of January to start the year off right!
Craving vegetables. Am putting together a freshdirect order to stock the fridge w/ lots of fresh veg and fruit after all the holiday crap
Made myself a big pitcher of pineapple water. tasty!
Nice article about Ben Ali of Ben’s Chili Bowl http://bit.ly/4WcPuV
Made @unluddite (and me!) a yummy crabcake lunch with a tangy lime & jalapeno dressing.
RT @TheDelicious: TasteSpotting on Saveur’s 100 List! thank you, @nandita!!! http://www.saveur.com/article/Kitchen/The-2010-SAVEUR-100-List
I got TWO entries accepted into the 2010 Saveur 100!!! wonton wrappers http://bit.ly/5kC5Eg and Tastespotting http://bit.ly/6y4KB4
I would love your vote for AlwaysOrderDessert.com on the Homies! http://bit.ly/8oplo4
Last nite we got home to a sweltering apartment. Every radiator on full blast w/ no way to control. Slept with ALL windows wide open + AC on
RT @hbaskas: For an MSNBC.com story: looking for 1st hand reports on weekend airport security experiences, int’l or domestic. Concerns?
RT @Francis_Lam: Got a little time this morning? Make some eggs that say, “I care. I really do.” http://bit.ly/85sqUO
ahhh…”ove the quiet of the suburbs.
RT @giolitti: Very excited to cut into the cake of all cakes later. Finally got to make it! RT @nandita’s Italian Rainbow Cookie Cake ht …
oh blast. I’m totally getting a cold. Staying 1 more night at my parents where we get to sleep in the big comfy bed.
RT @iamchanelle: bokeh + christmas = magic: http://bit.ly/8MWn0d [latest photo up on flickr] [goodnight all. much love.]
got tessa kiro venezia. it’s gorgeous!!
I’m making chewy amaretti cookies for my dad as part of his christmas presents. He loves all things almond/macaroon
Bought my dad a book that looked good in reviews and online but in real life turned out to be boring. Will probably return. Boop.
RT @sammyd22: Always Order Dessert Hosts a Fabulous Vintage [1963!] Holiday Party - It was the evening of the biggest… http://tumblr.c …
YAY!! Got invited to the Martha Stewart blogging show in Jan. Am bringing @monica_navarro as my guest.
RT @NathanBransford: For every blog comment today I’m donating 50 cents to @Heifer International http://bit.ly/4JfTXA
RT @verysmallanna: sugar fireplace, part of my class’ Winter Wonderland sugar project. YES it’s allllll sugar! http://twitpic.com/utf1a
WatchAforementioned NBC Christmas sing-a-long video featuring my dad (in the bright blue scarf).
any recs for a good soup cookbook? more veg than meaty, pref.
RT @joannagoddard: december 21st is officially the longest day of the year….so starting today, there will be more and more daylight ev …
in the waiting room. waiting.
riiiiight, ben folds. because we latinos spend all our days just a-singin’ and a-dancin’
Oooh! That was just my dad singing We Wish You a Merry Christmas in the NBC ad!
the bubs are like adorable male rockettes!
I did not need both those sugar cookies…
YAY!!! I love Nota! and unlike nick lachey, i can pronounce it too!!
