I think every event should be celebrated with sparklers. (From a recent wedding I photographed.)
Category Archives: Entertaining
Christmas 2009
Ah, Christmas! I love Christmas and this year I was able to spend it in Portland with BAM. Following Christmas Eve services but before heading to bed, Audrey carefully selected a variety of Christmas cookies for Santa, along with the requisite glass of cold milk. Also left was some sharp cheddar, a favorite, I hear,...
Julefrokost 2009
It’s a Danish holiday tradition to festively gather throughout the season, feasting on all sorts of delicacies, including (but not limited to) fish fillet with shrimp, pork medallions in a creamy paprika sauce with caramelized potatoes, Danish meatballs, chicken liver pate, herb-ed new potatoes, medister sausage and pickled cabbage, with several types of bread with...
BBC’s new “Emma”
If you are an Austen fan and haven’t seen BBC’s entertaining new version of Emma, you can watch the entire mini-series thanks to friendly YouTube’rs. Go HERE to start with Episode 1, Part 1 (there are a total of 4 episodes, each with several parts). While not my favorite version, it is slightly more true...
Turkey Party 2009 (Chicago style)
I officially declare the 6th Annual Turkey Party (after a one-year hiatus) a success! The turkey was ridiculously moist and flavorful and declared to be better than most mothers’, a compliment I do not take lightly. The contributed dishes were delicious and the company entertaining. Hurray for Thanksgiving! The Monday before I had yet to...
Dearest friends not in Chicago,
Wishing that each and every one of you could join me at a long table tonight as we (over)indulge in turkey and all of the delicious fixins you would bring. Remembering fondly, K~ Dearest friends in Chicago, I’m looking forward to sharing this tradition with each of you! Anticipating, K~
A Turkey Public Service Announcement:
This, my friends, will change your world. Or at the very least, it will change your taste buds. After this you will eschew all Thanksgiving turkey that is dry and flaky and demand only the best, most succulent and moist of turkey. The secret? I’ve cooked turkeys now for several years. And the first year...