It is difficult to find candles that you want to burn during a dinner party. They are often over scented and conflict with the culinary smells of garlic and onions or a roast. I recently came across these candles on the 5th floor (great table and holiday decorations) at Bergdorf & Goodman and was amazed at how fresh and real the scents were. My favorites are Tomate (Tomato), Cèdre (Cedar-nice for the holidays), Ficus Carica (Fig) and Ocymum Basilicum (Basil). They are made by Carrière Frères Industries founded in 1884, by two brothers fond of flora and keepers of wax craftsmanship from the XVIII century . This is part of their new line of scented candles - CIRE VÉGÉTALE inspired by exotic scents and indigenous essential oils. They are also a great hostess gift for the holidays.![]()
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Carrière Frères Industries; deliciously scented candles for your holiday dinner party
November 30th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
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A Post Thanksgiving “Sopa de Tortilla”
November 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Dinner, Drinks & Cocktails, Holiday
Thanksgiving starts the party season and you should always be ready for company. Hopefully you made the best of your Thanksgiving turkey and made some turkey stock. You can freeze turkey stock and use in a variety of recipes in place of chicken stock for months to come.
One of my favorite recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers is keep the turkey stock and make a spicy “Sopa de tortilla” served for lunch or a light dinner with cocktails. I like to add Poblano peppers to the stock of carrots, celery and fresh cilantro. The turkey meat absorbs the spice of the peppers and becomes a rich broth that doesn’t need much else. The crunch of the tortilla chips and the creamy chunks of avocado transport you elsewhere; far from the remnants of your Thanksgiving turkey.
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What to do with Thanksgiving leftovers? Turkey-Stuffed Cabbage with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
November 25th, 2009 · 6 Comments · Dinner, Holiday, Lunch
Turkey-Stuffed Cabbage with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Served with Egg Noodles
If you haven’t had a chance to completely strip your turkey of all meat by Friday, one day after Thanksgiving, please do so. You will be amazed at how much turkey you may have left and all the uses for it throughout the weekend. I love this stuffed cabbage recipe along with a sauce that is reminiscent of a paprikash. As a Native Ohioan, I have a soft spot for all dishes of Eastern European origin. And the “goulash” noodles make it a dinner for a crowd.
Preheat oven to 375. Use the outer leaves from the Napa cabbage so that you have a large surface for your filling. Blanch them in salted boiling water for 5 minutes and let cool. Start your sauce. You will need a blender. Use two whole roasted and deveined red peppers. Good quality jar is fine. Blend at high speed with 1/2 cup of half and half, pinch of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of Smoked Spanish Paprika also known as Pimenton. It’s spicier than regular Paprika and has a unique smokey quality. While blending add 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to emulsify. Taste for salt. Add additional half and half if too thick. Set aside. You may need to add more cream before serving on the noodles.
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American Wines for which to be Thankful!
November 21st, 2009 · No Comments · Dinner, Fall Recipes, Wine, Wines
Being on the North Fork during Thanksgiving is a cook’s delight. From Miloski’s Turkey Farm in Calverton (631) 727-0239 to farmstand vegetables to the selection of local wines, your table is set.
Having a selection of wine for your Thanksgiving buffet turns your dinner into a party. Your guests will enjoy trying pairing different wines with the variety of Thanksgiving dishes. Here are four North Fork wines for your Thanksgiving table.
If you have the opportunity to take a day trip and get away to the North Fork, visit Bedell Cellars and Corey Creek Vineyards www.bedellcellars.com and pick up some of these wines. They make the perfect host(ess) gift.
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A Memorable Vegetarian Thanksgiving Table
November 18th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Dinner
I have always wanted to host a vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner that is healthy, flavorful and memorable. Every year I hear stories about Thanksgiving dinners that have gone awry with ambitious vegetarian menus that failed to capture the essence of the holiday. Last year my sous chef was invited to a vegetarian Thanksgiving where unsalted brown rice and dal were the main course. Another of my friends who is a vegetarian told me about a “souless” Thanksgiving dinner of a dry tofurkey with tasteless stuffing and NO GRAVY!→ 3 CommentsTags:Pumpkin·Rice·saffron·tamales·Thanksgiving·Vegetarian
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All about the Stuffing-12 ingredient stuffing
November 18th, 2009 · No Comments · Dinner
12 ingredient vegetarian stuffing

Whole wheat croutons
Celery, finely minced
Carrots, finely minced
Roasted, shelled chesnuts (available in a pouch in gourmet shops)
Parsley, finely chopped
Fresh Thyme Sprigs, finely chopped
Leeks, cleaned and thinly sliced
3 cups of garden vegetable stock
1 tablespoon of Spike seasoning
2 Eggs
5 tablespoons of Olive Oil
Sea Salt
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Spicy Orange Cranberry Sauce
November 18th, 2009 · No Comments · Fall Recipes
Although I am a lover of vegetarian cuisine, I love a tart, spicy cranberry sauce with my turkey- especially with leftovers. This cranberry sauce will pair nicely with the Pumpkin Tamales and what ever roque turkey specimen may end up on your table.
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Haricots Verts with Shitake Mushrooms and Slivered Almonds
November 18th, 2009 · No Comments · Dinner, Fall Recipes
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Pear Crisp with Salted Caramel Ice Cream
November 17th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Dinner
I alway find sweet and savory combinations exciting. I have been addicted to this contrast ever since I made a batch of Barefoot Contessa Fleur de Sel caramels. I was very excited to find this flavor in ice cream and love how it pairs with fruit. There are always pumpkin pies and pecan pies on Thankgiving tables but your guests will talk about this dessert for years to come.

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Tea and honey is the perfect u…
November 11th, 2009 · No Comments · Uncategorized
Tea and honey is the perfect union. Moroccan-inspired Mint Tea with Honey New Recipe - http://tinyurl.com/yfo8oft #seasonedfork
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