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Santas on the street. A few winters ago my dear friend Cheri came to visit and on a winter walk through Central Park we were over come by Santas, not a few, a few hundred Santas! The red suits bounced off the snow covered grass and trees. It was an incredible site. It was Santacon. […]

I love to soak up all the joys of the season! This past weekend I had the unique opportunity of decorating sugar cookies without any of the measuring, mixing or clean up. Icing options and trimmings were infinite. The cookie decorating party was a fun idea and so sweet (thanks Elana!) When entertaining with cookies, […]

Tonight I was delighted to be invited to preview Martha Stewart’s Holiday Craft Sale. Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia’s talented employees’ showcased their creative work for press and employees. I was amazed by the quality, variety and originality of the items offered. Cosmetic bags, holiday ornaments, Christmas cookies and handmade cards were only a sampling of […]

(Scratch and Sniff Christmas Cards) It’s beginning to look, feel, sound, taste and smell a lot like Christmas… I love this time of year leading up to the holidays. Let the shopping, eating, baking, drinking, entertaining, celebrating with friends and visiting with family begin. Tonight I am thrilled to be attending a preview of Martha […]

Not so much into the pie? A dear friend and loyal reader recently asked me for a dessert suggestion to make for Thanksgiving. I thought I’d share the recipe here as well. It’s a family and personal favorite. Pumpkin Roll Prep: 45 min – Cook: 15 min – Cool: 60 min CAKE:1/4 cup powdered sugar […]

Thanksgiving is almost here. My traditional stuffing, bourbon cranberry sauce, pumpkin cream cheese roll, mashed potato feast will be enjoyed with some of my favorites in Brooklyn. This will be the prelude to my Discover Brooklyn stint which begins in December. There are cookies parties, holiday fairs and endless treasures to unveil. Meanwhile, I’ve been […]