Thursday, June 28, 2012

Sweet & Savory


This cake is so yummy my friend @ Squeak My Clean created a soap inspired by it! Enjoy.






Lemon & Rosemary Olive Oil Cake


1 ½ cups of flour
l cup of sugar
1 sprig of rosemary
¾ cups olive oil
1 extra large egg
¾ cups whole milk
zest from ½ lemon
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
4 star anise seeds
¼ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp baking powder






Preheat oven to 350 F.  Pulverize anise and rosemary in a food processor along with your sugar. Add liquid ingredients.  Add dry ingredients.  Blend thoroughly.  Bake approximately 40 minutes in a medium loaf pan. 




Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Well Clutch My Pearls...







What to wear to a jazz age lawn party on Governor's island? Pearls fit the bill, so did seersucker and a straw cloche hat.


Now for the perfect picnic fare.  Ina Garten's Curried Chicken Salad is oh so delicious with baby arugula and perfect for dining al fresco.  White wine and scallions just sent this over the top.

xoxo
dani


Monday, June 25, 2012

Ever find yourself in the supermarket without a plan, trying to throw together a special dinner at the last minute?  Roast something! A one pan meal will do. Chicken breasts, veggies and potatoes perhaps.  Then make these Lemon-Blackberry tarts.  They take 20 mins.  The filling is just egg yolks, condensed milk and lemon juice.


I delight in a gift well wrapped.
What to make for my friend's baby shower? She's having twins!!! I'm thinking cake pop topiaries? Or perhaps a caramel pecan torte inspired by this whiskey spiked delight from Austin's Bess Bistro.

Party Accomplished


Welcome to fête accompli, a chronicle of my recent triumphs (and disasters) in decorating, cooking, baking, gifting and entertaining.

I believe in making things...to make others feel special, to make your surroundings more beautiful and as a subtle form of rebellion against consumerism and over consumption.

xoxo
dani