Fall 2010 Runway Show

We've done it again. Watch the show, see the trends, go behind the scenes and experience the entire world of the Fall 2010 Ralph Lauren Fashion Show. EXPLORE NOW

Model-morph

I love these Model-morphs featured on NY Times Style Magazine during Fashion Week. Great way to experience the models before and after their runway makeup at the various shows.







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Breakfast of Champions

I recently read an article on RealAge.com about breakfast foods that burn more fat like eggs (protein), yogurt (calcium and healthy bacteria) and whole grains (fiber). We've all heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and I'm a firm believer. While most mornings only allow time for cheerios or greek yogurt, on the occasional Sunday morning I like to cook a nice hearty breakfast. See below for my "breakfast of champions" and recipe for my cereal muffins.



Breakfast of Champions:
*Omelette (1/2 yolks) with mushrooms, spinach and leeks
*Small scoop of farmer's cheese and salsa
*2 cereal muffins warm with a drizzle of honey

Cereal Muffins recipe:
1 apple
10 small carrots
1 egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup skim milk
1/4 cup honey
1 cup whole wheat flour
small handful of brown sugar
pinch of salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup kashi honey cereal
1 cup multigrain cheerios
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg

Blend apple and carrots in food processor. Combine them in a large bowl with oil, milk, honey, baking soda, vanilla extract and egg. Mix well. Add flour, sugar, salt, cereal, cinnamon, and nutmeg and mix again. Pour into greased muffin tins and bake for 20 min on 375, until golden brown. Yields 12 delicious muffins.

Anemones

Lately I am loving Anemones. I wanted to share some of my favorite Anemone appearances ;)


Cake by April Reed

Happy Vday to me!

Doug did such a good job with my Vday gifts that I had to share a little preview. How cute and yummy! I love you!

Fit for Foodies: Chicago

My trip to Chicago in December proved to be more than just a weekend of site seeing. Prior to the trip, I did my research on the restaurant scene and after much deliberation chose Blackbird for Doug's bday dinner. It was the perfect choice. The restaurant was very minimalistic in decor and the food was excellent, credited to their amazing chefs who have been nominated for multiple awards. Beautifully prepared (small-medium) portions of soups, salads, pastas, seafood and meat graced our table and we left totally smitten with the place. We sat next to 2 chefs who were ecstatic about each course they tried and it made the experience that much more special knowing we were sharing in the fun. Also try their other restaurants The Publican and Avec.

Blackbird
619 W Randolph, Chicago
312.715.0708

BITES:

Amuse Bouche


Scallops with brandy, grapefruit, pine nut caramel and radish


Burrata cheese salad


Mussel soup


Short rib with sesame gnocchi


Poached lobster with turnips, flageolets, sea beans and fig broth


Manjari chocolate with pomegranates, crispy chocolate, lime salt and beat ice cream


Baked brioche with pear consomme and chai sorbet

Sweet Valentine (oh oh oh)

Good times never seem so good... Happy almost Valentine's Day. If your sweetheart's like me, she loves receiving flowers unexpectedly. Hand her an orchid or anemone and she's all smiles. Since flowers on Vday are a bit cliche, skip the roses and show up with a package of these:



Miniature Rose Cupcakes
in vanilla, chocolate and red-velvet from Kumquat Cupcakery.
$24 for a dozen at KumquatCupcakery.com

ON THE LIST: Winter 2010 Edition

wd-50
50 Clinton St + Rivington St
212-477-2900
Molecular Gastronomy, American Nouveau
http://wd-50.com/

Rouge Tomate
10 E 60th + Madison
646-237-8977
Eclectic/Global, Health Food, Vegetarian
http://www.rougetomatenyc.com/

Travertine
19 Kenmare + Elizabeth
212-966-1810
Italian
http://travertinenyc.com/

Marea
240 Central Park S + Broadway
212-582-5100
Italian, Seafood
http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/marea/

Aldea
31 W 17th St + 5th Ave
212-675-7223
American Nouveau, Portuguese
http://aldearestaurant.com/

Locanda Verde
379 Greenwich St + N Moore St
212-925-3797
Italian
http://nymag.com/listings/restaurant/locanda-verde/

Sorella
95 Allen St + Delancey St.
212-274-9595
Italian
http://sorellanyc.com/

Apiary
60 3rd Ave + 10th St
212-254-0888
American Nouveau
http://www.apiarynyc.com/

Must Read: Sarah's Key

My friend recommended this book to me and I couldn't put it down. Tatiana de Rosnay tells the story of Julia Jarmond, an American born journalist living in Paris, and Sarah Starzynski, a young girl living through the terrifying roundup and deportation of Jewish families in France. It's haunting and profoundly moving, and it will stick with you long after finishing the book. Being Jewish, Sarah's Key really touched me, but I recommend it to anyone who enjoys reading.