Posts Tagged ‘Entertaining’
Big thanks to Kate Todd and her chic blog, Party Resources, for taking the time to interview me! Think some of the answers to her questions might surprise you… to read the interview in full just click here.
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After I’ve totally overindulged on Thanksgiving, I tend to seek out leaner ways to enjoy the piles of leftovers that remain from the decadent feast. Somehow, it all just tastes better the days after so why not enjoy them? If only in mini form with my Turkey Canapés. Known for my re-invention of American classic dishes, [...]
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Hard to believe it was almost twelve years ago that I was offering my own Turkey Tips to InStyle Magazine’s November 2002 issue! But when it comes to discussing tradition and signature dishes, the passage of time doesn’t matter at all. We want the same recipes because they’re emotionally relevant to who we are as [...]
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How fun to be featured alongside many of my event planning friends in People Magazine’s Holiday Issue, Let’s Celebrate! We’re all sharing our tips and tricks for making the season bright (and less stressful!) Take the time to enjoy the weeks leading up to the New Year, I know I will, my daughter will make [...]
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Great article on Tripped Media about the continuing appreciation for the mini comfort food “craze” that has taken over the culinary world. When I started doing my whimsical foods in 1995, it really was to “make food fun again” and here we are, how many years later and minis are all the rage from coast [...]
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Thrilled, thrilled and more THRILLED to be featured in the December issue of O Magazine! Our “One Bite Delights” are just that – delightfully easy for every at-home chef. These recipes, as well as others in my new cookbook Bite by Bite, are easy to prepare in your home for the holidays!
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I’m asked all the time what the perfect menu is for a cocktail reception. Specifically, the ratio of passed hors d’oeuvres, hot and cold, to stationary food displays, bars and cocktail presentations. (and then there’s that whole tapas, mini plate thing which is a whole other story). But what I can tell you, is that [...]
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Our delightful friends at Tory Burch were kind enough to feature me on The Tory Blog. One of my homestyle favorite combinations too, tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches!
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Big thanks to Amanda Sidman from the New York Daily News for her cool article in today’s paper! Click here to see the whole article online.
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How tickled was I to be featured in a three part series by the fabulous team at Kate Spade’s Behind the Curtain Blog? Their Weddings Belles (and Whistles) blog series is not only educational to brides-to-be, but the useful taste-making source of fashionable information that all party hosts need at their fingertips!
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Years in the making and a true labor of love, my first book is FINALLY on bookshelves! The book is called Bite by Bite: 100 Stylish Plates You Can Make for Any Party by Clarkson Potter and I couldn’t be more excited to share it with all of you! My dear friend, Darcy Miller, the Editor of [...]
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How exciting! Our incredible “Bite by Bite” book launch party last week made The Wall Street Journal in print as well as online! Check out the whole article here!
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Welcome to Peterspeak, where I share cool thoughts and tips on entertaining, food, catering, family and whatever else comes up on the journey or is on my mind. Warning! I’ve got lots of opinions, so fasten your seat belts!
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Tips and tricks of the trade! Even flattening thick-cut bacon is important! Happy to be a part of this mix of talented chefs talking fall entertaining with Oprah. Click here to see the entire post on Oprah.com.
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Strictly Weddings is a fabulous blog that curates only the best of the best in the luxury wedding market. Can’t say thank you enough for being featured on it!
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Bon Appetit’s Book Contect was a rockin’ success! From what I saw, looks like the favored recipe to share was the Caprese Tea Sandwiches shown below. Light and refreshing (and tremendously stylish) they’re a winner in my book too! (pun intended). To see the whole feature, recipes and contest comments from readers, click here.
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Oh yeah, let’s party down alright! Love this “Smart hosts know that party food should fit comfortably in one’s palm.” That’s my entire philosophy. It’s hard enough to balance a cocktail with your evening bag or smartphone (sad, but true), let alone a small plate and fork. I keep it simple and straight-forward with one-bite [...]
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I was truly honored to be asked to cater Dylan Lauren’s incredible bridal shower last Spring. Of course, as anticipated, candy was the name of the game! Darcy Miller, Editor-in-Chief of Martha Stewart Weddings, designed a super chic candy-themed soiree that Dylan and her friends LOVED to pieces!
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Our friends at the Recipe Club were kind enough to attend my Spring book party and then wrote a fab review of the my first cookbook, Bite by Bite: 100 Stylish Little Plates You Can Make for Any Party. Can’t say THANK YOU enough! To read the whole article just click here.
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