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Considering how vibrant, flavorful and interesting my evening was, this picture clearly does not do it justice. I had to post it though as proof. In case Chef Jehangir Mehta is indeed The Next Iron Chef, I want evidence of my evening with him. Last year I walked by a small, dark but very appealing […]

This farm in Tarrytown, New York has been very high on my list of venues. Why? Because: “Blue Hill at Stone Barnes is a working four-season farm and educational center just 30 miles north of New York City. The owners continue to help guide it in its mission to create a consciousness about the effect […]

Breaking the Plate At the beginning of the Czech wedding reception, a plate is broken at the feet of the bride and groom and they must sweep the chips together. This tradition has its roots in two superstitions; that chips bring happiness and the newlyweds show a will to cooperate by jointly sweeping the chips […]

The treasured town of Montauk is located at farthest tip of Long Island. It is a charming weekend away for busy New Yorkers and an excellent alternative to an urban venue or a traditional destination wedding. Over the last few months I have had the pleasure of spending time in Montauk with a special couple […]

Happy Labor Day! I hope you are enjoying this long weekend. With two big weddings on the horizon, I am happy to be home this weekend and I have made projects a priority. Meanwhile, many friends have been vacationing in California recently, so I am inspired to share some photos from my trip to California […]

I had the pleasure of coordinating an amazing wedding at Lyndhurst in Tarrytown, New York on Saturday. The ceremony was nearby at the stunning Irvington Presbyterian Church. The couple is fantastic and decided to each select a love poem without telling the other what poem they chose. They sent them to me separately and I […]