Birthday Celebrations
Whether it's your 5th, your 15th, 50th or beyond, birthdays are a great reason to celebrate! In fact, Wilton Enterprises (the people who bring us all those wonderful ways to decorate cakes), in their latest Celebration Report – I just love that they have a "celebration report"- states that birthdays, over the years, have remained the most attended celebration across the country. Milestone birthdays are special markers in our life- a time to honor ourselves and our journey, and they truly deserve special festivities. If it's your 50th, it can be a time to take stock, along with your loved ones, of how far you've come. If it's your 20th, it's a time to look excitedly at all that lies ahead. And is there anything better than witnessing the wide eyes of a 5 year old, as he views his very own beautifully decorated cake? A birthday is the perfect occasion for putting your own personal stamp on your party. Do you like Margaritas and Mariachis, paella and cava, elegant small bites and champagne? It's your day- so be creative. Let your caterer know the things that you love- your style, your likes and dislikes- and work with them to design your dream party. They can help you to carry the theme throughout, from the invites, to the food and cake, the décor, the music, and party favors. I can safely say that the more input of this sort you share with your caterer, the more engaging the process will be for them. We love a creative challenge. And most of all, make sure you enjoy your special day! Ciao, Gisele P.S. Please visit my other blog: painperdu...
read moreFrench Dressing- Revisiting a Retro Recipe
a recipe for French dressing, a classic vinaigrette with a hint of tomato- not the orangey, sweet glop of bottled French dressings of our youth
read moreCamp Blogaway Recap Pt. 2-Photo SOS for Challenged Food Bloggers, Etc.
The second day of Camp Blogaway was largely about photos, with a bit of food styling and recipe writing, for good measure.
read moreCamp Blogaway Recap-Part 1
I was privileged last weekend to attend Camp Blogaway in the beautiful San Bernadino Mountains, where food bloggers from all over the country came together for a weekend of practical and interactive techniques for improving our food blogging. Here’s a quick recap.
read moreI am off to Camp Blogaway where I 'll be communing with food bloggers from all over the country. I'll report back when I return in a few days.
read moreI am off to Camp Blogaway where I 'll be communing with food bloggers from all over the country. I'll report back when I return in a few days.
read moreA Mother’s Day Brunch- with Mixed Berry Shortcake for Dessert
Mother’s Day is the second busiest day of the year for restaurants, after Valentine’s Day. But my mother finds eating in a restaurant on Mother’s Day depressing, so we prepare a special brunch celebration of Mom at home.
read moreBlogTalkRadio Share -Wedding Wednesdays
I had a great time today chatting with the lovely Kim Moss of Black Bag Productions in Washington D.C. We chatted about tips on hiring a caterer, and thinking outside of the box to create an economical and personalized wedding celebration. Please give a listen. Just click on the link below. Wedding Wednesdays Ciao, Gisele...
read moreReflections in the Wake of the Gulf Coast Spill -Part 2
It’s ironic that the BP spill happened the week that we were celebrating the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. 40 years ago a dreadful oil spill washed up on the wide sandy shores of southern California. That will not be the case on the Gulf Coast.
read moreReflections in the Wake of the Gulf Coast Spill -Part 1
It’s ironic that the BP oil spill happened only a month after the Upper Big Branch Mine accident in West Virginia. The towns and hamlets along Louisiana’s marshy coast line have, as it turns out, some commonality with the coal mining towns of Appalachia.
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