In the Cool :: Watermelon Sirens These are the perfect summer cocktail, when seedless watermelons are in season, so we whipped up a couple batches for a private party. Surprisingly, the men actually took to them, more than the women. The…
Cool for the Summer :: Mulberry Mint Lemonade Here’s a take from a recent event we did at You Tube Studios with the UN Women – the HeForShe Media Summit. After sponsors came on board from Mulberry Love and Hangar 1 Vodka, this…
Kale Salad with Pecorino and Truffle Vinaigrette A friend gave me the cookbook by Ali Larter, Kitchen Revelry: A Year of Festive Menus from My Home to Yours. I made the dish for a September dinner party in Topanga. This is a…
Soma Chefs Tartare with Ponzu Soma Catering is Executive Chef James Kelly with Head Chef Matthew Dean, as well as his team of polished and friendly staffers. Their team catered Tom and Gisele’s wedding celebration, as well as several other…
Weekend Picks: Wines & Bubbly Whether your invited to someone’s home for the weekend, or hosting yourself, here are a few picks I discovered this week. While in New York City, I always stop in my favorite neighborhood wine shop,…
Patio Favorite: The Southside Cocktail It seems that Tory Burch and I have something in common. We both love this mint-kissed cocktail with a touch of citrus. Her variation is made with Vodka, but I’m a gin girl. Ingredients *…
Secretly Saint Martha Thursday, May 29th, 2014 by Nichole Wright on Dining Around Saint Martha, she was the sister of Mary and Lazarus. It was Saint Martha who lovingly served the lord when he visited them. She was known as the “patron…
Latte Love Art A good cup of coffee can pretty much make our day. And when that morning latte comes with a pretty, little heart in the foam? That’s just an Instagram waiting to happen. Ingredients: 1 shot…
Blackberry Thyme Sparkler 1 c. blackberries + 8 more for garnish 1 c. Water 1 c. sugar 1 bottle of champagne 4 ounces or 1/2 c. gin 4 long sprigs of thyme 1 c. ice gold baking sugar…
All Black Everything The French designer Yves Saint Laurent said, “black is the liaison which connects art and fashion.” Perhaps indirectly, but you cannot deny the influence of one on the other, whether it is home design, fashion…
Winter Cocktail from The Savory The Savory serves up “a wee penicillin to warm you through the winter months.” 2 oz Dewar’s Blended Scotch 3/4 oz Fresh Lemon Juice 3/4 oz Ginger Spiced Honey Syrup 1/4 oz Bowmore Single Malt…