< the beet goes on

December 18 2009

making jello salad! cucumber, pineapple, cilantro, lime jello and a little bit of GIN!!!

Hey ambrosia salad makers. Can ambrosia be made 24 hours in advance?

marinating rumaki in “oriental sauce,” caramelizing onions for French onion dip (Take that, Lipton!)

ambrosia = done!

OMG this homemade onion soup dip tastes amazing! I made it using caramelized onions, roasted garlic, thyme, bay leaves, mayo, and sour cream

Just finished making my kitschy porcupine shaped smoky cheese ball. decorated with almonds and olives w/ a cornichon tail!

December 17 2009

Bit buzzed from the office Holiday lunch. And got awesome creme brulee torch set from Secret Santa!!

As you know, I’ve been busily plotting and planning for my Christmas party this coming Saturday, and am guessing that many of you are doing the same. I thought I’d feature a few great desserts that…

5 Great Holiday Dessert Recipes /Always Order Dessert/ - As you know, I’ve been busily plotting and … http://tinyurl.com/yc8pulh

December 14 2009

My girlfriend is a Mad Men madwoman,” says Eugene, a 26-year-old software engineer from Manhattan. “The show combines her love of all things old-fashioned with — so she tells me — ruggedly handsome men dressed in fine-tailored suits.

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Payard is kind of adorable. Am enjoying this Flay/Payard throwdown on Food Network.

December 13 2009

Lime Cheese Salad, originally uploaded by larry&flo.

This isn’t the exact Jell-O salad I will be serving at the party next weekend, but it’s pretty close. I’m a little terrified that…

On Jell-O Salads /Always Order Dessert/ - Lime Cheese Salad, originally uploaded by larry&flo. This … http://tinyurl.com/ydy8rt3

December 12 2009

Well, hello! As I’m sure you noticed, I gave myself a little bit of a break this past week these past 12 days. It’s been a blur of activity and planning for the 1963-themed Christmas cocktail party,…

Another Party Update /Always Order Dessert/ - Well, hello! As I’m sure you noticed, I gave myself a little … http://tinyurl.com/yctnw2f

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