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Culinary curve balls can be challenging and I would never wish for situations that would add stress to a client’s event, but I sometimes…secretly enjoy the challenges associated with inevitable and unanticipated circumstances. These situations force me to find creative solutions and tests my skills under pressure. A few weeks ago, on a Friday night, […]

Photo is dated 2004, but I think it was April 1, 2005 actually at De Gustibus Cooking School at Macy’s. Rachael was making this disgusting crazy soup and the other attendees and I were feverishly writing down ever ingredient until she enthusiastically expressed her disappointment that we did not seem to get her April Fool’s […]

This year I am reminded of the true spirit of the season in many ways. I am overjoyed to welcome Alessandra to the world. My dear friend’s daughter is already a girl after my own heart. Determined not to miss the holiday festivities, she arrived very early in the morning on December 24th. Congratulations to […]

During these final weeks of the year, I am sharing some of the wonderful events I have worked on over the course of 2009. Citrus and Sunshine Avivit Fisher, the bride’s friend and shower co-hosts designed this logo for the event. This summer loving bride was showered on a private city rooftop terrace under the […]

New York has answered my holiday shopping woes. If you do not live here or only visit New York infrequently, I recommend you visit the holiday markets at Bryant Park (they have ice skating, too!), Union Square or Columbus Circle. They offer beautiful, quality and interesting gift items. But for those of us who have […]

Calling all foodies: I am planning a group trip to the Culinary Institute of America. This midweek field trip will include: -a scenic round trip train ride from Grand Central Station.-a tour of the finest culinary college in the US and the property that it rests on. -a gourmet lunch-a candid conversation with a professional […]