At Home with Kim Vallee

FOOD + DRINKS, TABLEWARE | March 16, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

My Must-Haves at Fish Eddy for Spring and Summer Entertaining

Shown here: Party Glass $5 USD Fish Eddy introduced a new line of party glasses that are simply too adorable to ignore. I imagine myself drinking juice or iced tea in any one of the 4 cheerful mod tumblers this summer. I compiled the things I like for a cozy brunch at home from a metropolitan look to the [...]

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ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | August 1, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Pretty Appetizers

See how one utensil makes all the difference. Take clues from these superbly done scallop ceviche for serving any appetizers on a seashell. I am inspired by the stylish way they display the seashells on a fork. This method is also practical since your guests will grab their fork at the same time. Cut your [...]

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ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | July 30, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Simple and Delightful Ideas for Entertaining at the Cottage

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Entertaining at a cottage by the lake must leave you time to enjoy the view and all the outdoor activities. A few simple steps is often enough to make your guests feel welcome. You could start with these three ideas from a Montauk Surf Shack that was featured on The New York Times. What I like [...]

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COCKTAILS + wine, FOOD + DRINKS | June 25, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Refreshing Summer Cocktails with 3 Ingredients

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I am always on the look out for tasty summer drinks. The New Times asked mixologists to share a summer cocktail with 3 ingredients or less. Garnishes, sugar, seltzer and simple syrup do not count. Merlin Griffiths, the global ambassador for Bombay Sapphire, told me at a media event that it is best to make a [...]

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COOKING tools, FOOD + DRINKS | May 16, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth

Indoor S’more Maker from Plow Hearth

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The first long weekend of summer – Victoria Day in Canada and Memorial Day in the U.S. – doesn’t just kick off the sunshine season, but camping season too. Unfortunately for campers, at least those of us in Canada, Victoria Day weekend weather is notoriously unreliable. In my experience, thunderstorms, howling wind and even (shiver!) [...]

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COOKBOOKS, FOOD + DRINKS | May 11, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth

On A Stick! by Matt Armendariz | Book Preview

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I love spending time in the cookbook section of the bookstore, ogling creative food styling and searching for dinner inspiration – but it takes some serious salivating to get me to actually purchase a cookbook to take home. I’ve often judged a cookbook by it’s photography, only to discover same-old recipes that fall flat on [...]

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BEVERAGE, FOOD + DRINKS | February 23, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth

Hot Chocolate Products at the Ticket Kitchen

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Tea and coffee connoisseurs don’t usually have to look too far to find a gourmet fix. But for those of us who prefer a cup of something sweeter, San Francisco-based Ticket Kitchen has elevated hot chocolate with refined ingredients and party-perfect packaging – and you don’t have to travel all the way to California to [...]

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FOOD + DRINKS, RECIPES + menus | October 6, 2010 | by Kim Vallee

The Easiest Mini Apple Pie Recipe

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Here is a recipe that can be handy for the upcoming Thanksgiving. Imagine that your friends and family are scheduled to to dinner in two hours and you wish to serve them a homemade dessert. Look no further than your pantry and fridge to solve your problem. As long as you stock frozen pie shells [...]

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