Archive for the ‘Oranges’ Category

March 22nd, 2013 No Comments

citrus salad: susan spungen shares a recipe…and that she has a new book on the way!

Susan Spungen is unbelievably talented. Susan is a cook, food stylist, recipe developer, editor and author. I had the pleasure of working with Susan at Martha Stewart Living (Susan was the founding food editor for Martha Stewart Living). I even got a chance to collaborate and cover her brother’s wedding for the magazine at the iconic Rainbow Room- with a dream team of Susan, floral & event designer ,Michael George and cake baker Ron Ben-Israel. After MSLO, we kept in touch and I’d run into Susan here and there in the city and even on a set… like the … Read more

March 21st, 2013 No Comments

bored with a neutral room? citrus colored accessories & flowers are a fast, simple solution

Do you have a room in your home that all of a sudden looks really bland now that spring is here? Painting or purchasing a large piece of furniture can be timely and costly. And what if you realize on Monday morning that the green walls that took you all weekend to paint- just isn’t for you? If you are looking for quick interjections of color just try adding pillows, throws and even flowers in the color you’d like to test out. This is far less of a commitment and it’s a small step if you are afraid of making … Read more

March 20th, 2013 No Comments

weddings with peter callahan: 5 creative ways to include citrus at your celebration

1. (above) Hollowed out lemons filled with fresh squeezed lemonade and vodka with candy sticks and straws. “I love hollowed out lemons, they remind me of happy summer days and add a great flavor to any lemonade.” -Peter 2. Mini key lime pies with edible johnny jump up flowers. “Key lime have the perfect sour to sweet factor and I like them served chilled.” – Peter 3. Sgroppino bar with lemon sorbet, limoncello, vodka and prosecco served with citrus marigold garnish. “This is a classic dish from Italy that a client brought back from a pre-wedding trip. The action of … Read more

March 19th, 2013 No Comments

tabletop: citrus details bring a table to life

In continuation from yesterday’s post, I mentioned I would share more of the citrus story I created and styled for Martha Stewart Weddings. Above, a floral centerpiece incorporating citrus is the focal point, while a soft orange/yellow cloth lets it stand out.  White china, chairs and clear votives and glassware keep the table light and airy. Below, details of the table, like citrus lollipops covered in clear cellophane with a numbered round sticker to denote the table number. Attached to the lollipops with waxed twine are rectangular calligraphed place cards to personalize each pop (add a bit of … Read more

March 18th, 2013 No Comments

this week’s color palette: citrus- orange, lemon & lime…with gray

This week’s color palette was inspired by a story I styled for Martha Stewart Weddings about citrus. Photographer Sang An shot this beautiful image. We used a slightly pale gray background to allow the bright colors to pop. Which just as in a room, a neutral color is always a good base to allow bright colors to shine. These Benjamin Moore paint color selections are very true to the vibrant citrus. I chose Gray Lake because it has a slight green tint to it and works within this color family. I’ll keep sharing the citrus story I styled this … Read more

March 7th, 2013 No Comments

double duty pieces for under $250- versatile enough for a small apt. or a growing family

Sometimes our lives change so quickly and we need simple pieces in our homes that can do double duty from day to day, week to week and even year to year. These are four great pieces that can work for a multitude of uses. The Hable sisters design such great, strong canvas pieces. This Lemon Beads Storage Box, $98, from Hable Construction can work for magazines, files, homework, closet organization, baby supplies or just as a great tote bag! The Go-Cart Carbon Grey Three-Shelf Table on casters, $129, from cb2 can be used in an office, as a bookcase, in … Read more

March 5th, 2013 No Comments

bacon bourbon? yes, old major bacon bourbon is coming… & bacon cocktails are even being garnished with a bacon strip!

BACON! BACON! BACON! Bacon has become so popular over the past several years that it’s appearing in everything from bourbon to chocolate. Bacon cocktails and even bacon stations with several different types of smoked bacons at events are becoming very popular. Most restaurants across the country are infusing their own home-made bacon infused bourbons & bacon cocktail concoctions but a new bacon bourbon is on the horizon for release, called Old Major. It’s been making quite a splash and people are anxiously awaiting the much buzzed about bacon bourbon. Visit their site for many fun cocktail recipes (like … Read more

March 4th, 2013 No Comments

this week’s color palette inspired by a bacon & zucchini tart

I am loving this site that I found called Daisy’s World (.net). Bacon has become so popular in foods over the past couple years and this is a traditional pairing of flavors. Daisy’s site is clean and clear in design and the photographs are really beautiful that accompany the recipes. She has several bacon recipes… her bacon macaroni looks delicious too!  Visit Daisy’s site for all original recipes and content, but I’ve shared the bacon and zucchini tart recipe here to save you time.  Let me know if you try it! -Lynn (Note: as usual I’ve selected the names of Read more

February 23rd, 2013 No Comments

oscar party: how about a stiff bourbon mississippi punch? add these ingredients to your shopping list!

A bit bored with just a glass of champagne to watch the Oscars?  I don’t want to talk bad about my favorite go to drink, but this Mississippi Punch could be just the ticket to watch the Oscars with friends. Self serve… with a combination of black tea, bourbon, cognac, sugar, lemon and nutmeg… sounds like the perfect mix! Here is the recipe: Mississippi Punch Ingredients 1½  cups raw sugar 1  quart black tea 1 quart bourbon 2  cups dark rum 2  cups cognac 1½  cups fresh lemon juice 1½  quarts water Nutmeg Preparation Dissolve the sugar in the tea, then … Read more

February 8th, 2013 No Comments

lynn’s picks: shopping for candy heart pastels

There are a lot of pretty pastels shown this spring, but I just picked a few favorites this week in our candy heart palette.  Alice & Olivia Arie Tied-Collar Blouse, $264, from Bergdorf Goodman, Featherweight Cashmere Shell in Microcheck, $178, from J.Crew, iphone covers from Bloomingdales, Cashmere long v-neck cardigan in pink, $39.90, from Uniqlo, Dior Beauty Cherie Bow Addict Lipstick in Charmante, $31, from Bergdorf Goodman, Tania High Heel Sandals, in Iced Coffee, $295, by Tory Burch, Set of 14 Pale Pink Pencils, $12, from Iomoi. (they have a lot of colors.. lavender, green, hot pink, etc. – … Read more