Archie’s Island Chairs

Posted on | June 30, 2005 | Comments Off

I adore Archie’s Island Chairs! The delightful and colorful furniture is perfect for any backyard, garden, or porch. A set of Round Back Chairs would be splendid in my laid-back loft!

Archie’s furniture line includes various brightly colored lounge chairs, dining sets, and tables.

All the furniture is made of solid mahogany. Primed in alkyld enamel and finished with a marine enamel to give the furniture a shiny no-fade gloss.

The extra special wood and paint means Archie’s products don’t come cheap. The plus side: Your Round Back Chair ($450.00) will last a lifetime. I say, “Worth Every Penny!

Surf Blue, Mango, Bonfire are just a few of the 12 different colors that make Archie’s products so special. Explore Archie’s Island Chairs website to see all the different colors and furniture.

Category: furniture, outdoor

The Magnolia Bakery Cookbook

Posted on | June 28, 2005 | Comments Off

A little bit of sin? Magnolia Bakery in Greenwich Village, New York just divulged their top secret recipes. Try Magnolia Bakery’s Cookbook to make extraordinary cakes and pies reminiscent of your Grandma’s kitchen.

Magnolia’s Recipes Are Classics! Iced Molasses Cookies, Coconut Layer Cake, Pecan Pie, and Peanut Butter Ice Box Pie are just a few of Magnolia’s splendid treats!

I can’t resist Magnolia’s Vanilla Cupcakes (pg.60) with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting (pg.83). Making custom colors for your frosting adds the perfect homemade touch! I used a lot of red and just a little yellow foodcoloring to make my perfect shade of pink!

Idea: Make these cute cupcakes for a special party and your guests will be deliriously happy!

Category: sweets

Nirvana in a Kurta?

Posted on | June 26, 2005 | Comments Off

Kristen and her daughter Emma love to show off their hip Mommy and Me Kurtas! Kristen from Fit Pregnancy Magazine, definitely knows how to be stylish mama! Bright colors and embroidered Indian tops are oh so chic this summer!

Kristen loves to wear her tie-dyed Kurta at casual dinner parties paired with jeans and a large hip-slung belt. Mix it up with bangles and gold earrings to be instantly glamorous. Think: Bohemian Style-Icon Sienna Miller!

Check-out local Indian boutiques that specialize in Saris and Kurtas. You will find authentic pieces in beautiful colors and stunning hand-embroidery.

Royal Sari House, located on the corner of 29th Street and 5th Avenue,specialize in Kurtas, Tunics, Fabrics, and Sandals. I grabbed up a pair of purple sparkly shoes for just $18 as long as I paid cash!

Neeras Saree Palace on Lexington between 28th and 29th Street is situated in New York’s Murray Hill famous for Indian stores and restaurants. Neeras’s carries a large number of tunics in cotton and silk, oodles of bangles, and Saris. I got a dozen bangles in all different colors and patterns for just $12.00.

Category: fashion

Edamame Salad

Posted on | June 20, 2005 | Comments Off

Who wants to slave over a hot stove on a summer night? Put down the phone and stop yourself from taking the easy way out and ordering take-out.

This recipe is easy, cheap and fresh. It only takes a few ingredients and about 30 minutes. You will be transported to Yum Heaven in no time.

INGREDIENTS:

1 bag of frozen shelled Edamame

½ cup seasoned rice vinegar

2 T. canola oil

1 T. sugar

Salt and Pepper to Taste

8 ounce bag of radishes (sliced)

3-4 medium sized carrots (sliced)

½ c sliced almond (toast in a small skillet)

1 cup of cilantro (chopped)

Cook Edamame according to directions on bag. Rinse with cool water. Put in a bowl with radishes, carrots, and your toasted almonds. Whisk together vinegar, oil, sugar, and S+P. Pour over vegetables and stir till well combined. Stir in cilantro and place in the fridge till cool. Tastes even better the next day.

The Salmon was super easy. Miso Salmon tastes like candied fish. I got about a pound of Salmon at the local fish market and Red Miso Paste (available at most health food stores).

Rinse the fish with cool water, S+P the fillet and then spread in a thin layer the miso on fish. Bake skin side down in the oven for about 10-15 minutes. Finish off Broiling the Salmon for 2 minutes longer.

Category: recipes

Woodman’s Clam Hut

Posted on | June 13, 2005 | Comments Off

I have been looking for a place to have a possible beach wedding. A friend recommend The Crane Estate, located in Ipswich, Ma (45 minutes north of Boston) The Estate is gorgeous, offering 4 potentials sights on the property, ranging from a Great Gatsby Style home to the more laid-back beach and lawn location.

Woodman’s was listed as a possible vendor for the beach and lawn site. Located in Essex, Ma (short ride from Ipswich.) Woodman’s is the quintessential Clam Hut fully equipped with a guy out front serving lobster’s on ice.

Woodman’s was budget friendly. I saved a bunch on a tip with their self-serve counter. I ordered lobster, crab cakes, and corn on the cob so I could get an idea of the food.,

I grabbed a catering menu on my way out. The menu consists of 10 different menu options. The “All American Clambake,” includes their Award-Winning Clam Chowder, Mussels, Clams, Lobster, Rack of Ribs, Corn on the Cob, Corn Muffins, Cole Slaw, and Strawberry Shortcake for around $40.00 a person depending on your party’s size.

Category: boston and metro, eating out

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