Posts Tagged ‘Barefoot Contessa’

May 28, 2010 3

Vintage French Birthday Party for Erin’s 30th: Menu

By in Deliciousness, Shindigs

Now that you’ve seen the decor and details from Erin’s Vintage French 30th Birthday Party, I thought you might want to hear about the food. I planned the menu with a few elements in mind. Because Erin is a foodie, I wanted to have really good eats and lots of them. She has a masters [...]

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February 19, 2010 2

Straight from the Freezer: Chicken Stew with Biscuits

By in Deliciousness

One time, I came up with a brilliant idea that was sure to relieve stress, multiply my time, satisfy my cravings and basically make my life perfect. I was convinced that it was the end to all of my problems. The big idea: make all my meals for a month in one day and freeze [...]

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February 5, 2010 3

Katie’s Kite-Themed Baby Shower, Part 2: Food & Favors

By in Shindigs

With kites flying over our heads, Katie’s baby shower was set to be a success. I wanted to serve something light but delicious since it was an afternoon event. Tea was a must so I ordered Katie’s favorite: Cardew’s Black Vanilla Tea from Oxford’s Covered Market. We sipped it out of the pink china teacups [...]

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January 18, 2010 3

The Dinner Party That Almost Didn’t Happen: Part 1

By in Deliciousness

You know you are loved when your in-laws give you lobster for Christmas. Once Tim received the gift certificate for Maine Lobster Direct, the only question was when to have them delivered. These are no ordinary crustaceans: fresh live lobsters shipped over night so they still wiggle when they arrive on your doorstep. You also [...]

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