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My Kind of Beautiful

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

My Kind of Beautiful

As many of you may already know, My Family loves Vermont.  I grew up very close to Southern Vermont and try to go several times a year.
It is one of the few places I truly relax, Mr. Bunny’s place to relax is always at the condo in Florida, although he too loves Vermont.  He prefers [...]

The Paris House and Haiti

Monday, January 25th, 2010

The Paris House and Haiti

clintonbushhaitifund.org
and
The Earth Mother Ring CAN help make a difference.

We are happy to be a part of the clintonbushhaitifund.org by donating 20% of all profits from our ‘Earth Mother’ birthstone rings.
Both faux version and high-end version now through the month of May. Our rings are stunning, chic jewels that will dazzle the love of your [...]

Dorkalicious and Bunny Make Cherry Mojitos, Well Sort of…..

Monday, January 11th, 2010

Dorkalicious and Bunny Make Cherry Mojitos, Well Sort of…..

Getting Ready for The Cherry Mojito Video

Stop on over Chez Moi for an afternoon of Football, friends, Fun and Cocktails.  But beware you may just be asked to star in a video with MOI..as did my friend Dorkalicious.  As soon as he walked into our home he was staring straight at a tripod and video [...]

10,9,8,7…..Happy New Year!

Wednesday, December 30th, 2009

10,9,8,7…..Happy New Year!

~Window Dressing our Mannequin for NYE at The Paris House Designs~
dress~ Bunny’s Junior Prom
necklace ~anthropologie
flower and New Year’s Eve crown ~ The Paris House Designs
~We are getting ready for a fun night, join us for some great travel, fashion and party recipes and ideas~

{ These are a few pieces in our  New Year’s Eve  Box}
What [...]

Hello My Pretties…Join me in Salem MA

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Hello My Pretties…Join me in Salem MA

HAPPY HALLOWEEN MY PRETTIES…..HEE HEE HEE HEE……
A few years ago we headed to Nantucket for  summer holiday.  After spending time there we headed to Sandwich Ma, then onto Plymouth ( I hadn’t been there since fourth grade… hey my bffs, do you remember that trip?????..I still have the little Plymouth booklet sitting on my desk [...]

Cooking Up A Storm, on Half Hour Meals

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

Cooking Up A Storm, on Half Hour Meals

           find this recipe here:    http://www.theparishouse.com/2009/08/figs-stuffed-with-fresh-mozzarella.html   and here on Half Hour Meals:  http://www.halfhourmeals.com/recipe/bunnys-fancy-figs-with-a-wine-drizzle#reviews
I am featured on Half Hour Meals today, so stop by and check me out, but more importantly check out this fabulous site!!  It is my go to place for recipes that help me cook delicious fast meals that my family and friends love!! I enjoy [...]

Endive Filled with crab

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Endive Filled with crab

This is a very light and refreshing appetizer and adds a very elegant touch to any party.
Ingredients:
1lb. crab meat picked over
1/4 – 1/2 cup of mayonnaise (I prefer a lighter more lemony taste)
1 celery stalk, small dice
1 1/2 Tsp of fresh dill, chopped fine
juice of 1 lemon (optional)
salt to taste
pinch of freshly ground black pepper
4-5 [...]

Figs, Stuffed with Fresh Mozzarella

Monday, August 17th, 2009

Figs, Stuffed with Fresh Mozzarella

Ingredients:
18 fresh black mission
18 small round mozzarella balls
18 thin strips of prosciutto
Tracy’s Jalapeno Wine Drizzle
Directions:
Fill the figs each with one mozzarella ball and wrap in prosciutto. Broil for a few moments until cheese is golden and bubbly
Remove from oven and drizzle with Tracy’s wine drizzle and serve!
Curious where and how I came up with this [...]

Roquefort Mousse with Port Gelee Walnuts and Pears

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Roquefort Mousse with Port Gelee Walnuts and Pears

Having a party does not need to take a lot of time, work or money. Plan ahead, make a few appetizers the night before and have a special signature cocktail. Its all about having your friends and family together for a fun evening. Remember, no one wants to party with an exhaustive stressed out hostess. [...]

Figs,Honey and Gorgonzola Buttered Baguettes

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Figs,Honey and Gorgonzola Buttered Baguettes

A pretty tray set up for appetizers and cocktails
Ok , another one of my upside down pictures. A beautiful tray from Siecle and a candle from Belle Fleur one of my favorite candles.

This is served on a stone leaf platter. very rustic. Perfect for this appetizer

So delicious

sometimes I use an oval [...]

Knife skills and Homemade Guacamole video by Bunny

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

Knife skills and Homemade Guacamole video by Bunny

I hope you enjoy our knife skills video demonstration and bonus homemade guacamole recipe.

Shrimp and Crab Quesidillas from the Breakers in Palm Beach Florida

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

Shrimp and Crab Quesidillas from the Breakers in Palm Beach Florida

The Breakers Shrimp Crab Quesidillas

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The Breakers Never gives me their recipes, I tell them I write for The Well Fed Network, I tell them I’ll mention them and there fantastic cuisine, it just doesn’t matter, they don’t part with anything. Every year, I ask for the gorgonzola truffle french fries recipe [...]