I started this week in a soothing way. I received an email last month from Alissa Anzarut, who is manager of the travel rewards at Aeroplan. Alissa contacted me to inquire if I…
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What I like about this project is the intimacy created by the seating arrangement and the organically shaped interior. This prototype pavilion is made of cardboard with seating for five. Architecture…
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Do you know why there is a parsley leaf in the middle of every plate? Chef Matt Kantor of Little Kitchen shared this trick with me. It works best with a…
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In less than a month, I will be traveling across Japan. I cannot wait! While shopping is not the purpose of the trip, I will visit a few design shops. One…
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This recipe should be a hit with kids and adults. And the strawberry in those candy coated strawberries will make us less guilty to eat caramel. If you wish to make…
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Carrying a tiffin box for a picnic, a camping trip or to use as a lunch box adds style to a functional item. The British Indian equivalent of the Japanese bento…
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Whether you opt for mixing or matching pastel jewel hues, the end result will be a cheerful Easter. Generally, it is easier to achieve a more refined look if you use…
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If you wish to make cupcakes this Easter, carrot cupcakes are an obvious yet delicious choices. A carrot cake is easy to make. You could topped your cream cheese frosting with…
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Many parties call for serving sandwiches. Then, the question becomes how can you do it in style. A popular plating technique in casual parties in France is the Surprise bread. You…
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A team, Jo and Kathy designed and printed personalized printed cotton shopping bags from their studio in Sussex. I like the drawings. There are 4 lovely background colors: Primrose Yellow, Sage Green,…
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This is an idea that my foodie friend Alexa Clark‘s did for her birthday party. It is easy to do, it repurposes something that we do not use anymore and it…