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La Cuisine - Appetizers
In victory you deserve Champagne, in defeat you need it! - Napoleon Bonaparte
Use these recipes to make your parties unforgettable!
Browse through the appetizers below or search in another category!
Saffron, Soho and The Valley
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
The Loveliest Summer day was spent driving through the countryside of Oldwick Tewksbury New Jersey with my family. We live in The Valley, actually we live on top of a gorgeous mountain looking down over the Valley. Must be why I say “Oh My God That’s Totally Cool” all the time, I am sort of a [...]
Intuitive Cooking from the Farmers Market and Picnicking
Thursday, August 19th, 2010
I love to picnic year round. I always keep one of many picnic baskets in my car trunk at all times, yes I collect them. Then no matter where where are, whether I have cooked everything we plan to eat or we grab take out from a wonderful gourmet shop or local patisserie we can [...]
Cooking With Rudolph Nureyev
Tuesday, August 17th, 2010
This is where I will be enjoying a before and after dinner Martini, would you like to join me….
We have been spending as much time as possible outside, morning noon and night. I had an idea in my head of designing a table setting outside in our garden. It was gong to be so elegant, [...]
The Tasting
Thursday, August 12th, 2010
I am loving the ‘Tasting Party’ collection from Pier 1 Imports. Not only are they simply chic in their design, absolutely useful and practical, they are also incredibly affordable. They fit in perfectly here at The Paris House with many of our other dishes and accessories.
We have a delicious little Thai Restaurant near our home [...]
The Big BANG and Giveaway: A Set of Strip Tease Cocktail Glasses!
Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
Wow what a wonderful Fourth of July!! It was filled with Family, Friends, Food and Fun. We went to parties and hosted parties at our Home. From ‘Country Gatherings’ on our old wrap-around-porch to high heels, Retro cocktails and Vintage Designs out near our pool in the evening. There were lots of fireworks that were [...]
A Bermuda Holiday, “The World Is My Playground, Entertaining and Design Ideas from around the World”
Monday, June 14th, 2010
Bermuda Holiday Summer 2010- The World Is My Playground, Entertaining and Design Ideas From Around The World, Workshop, The Paris House Designs.
History
( this image was not photo-shopped, or enhanced in any way, it is exactly as it looked that evening)
My family and I just returned from a lovely snorkeling vacation in gorgeous Bermuda. We [...]
A day at Kate Spade Design Studio ( food, fashion and Paris House Gardens)
Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
A fantastic Day in the City
As I mentioned last week, I was invited in to help review Kate Spade products and website ideas at the design studio in Manhattan. ( I am not able to share any photos etc. as it is not made public yet, I had to sign a release before leaving and [...]
Caribbean Seafood Pizza and Prada
Thursday, May 27th, 2010
I love this seafood pizza recipe that was inspired from my travels in the Caribbean.
Mr. Bunny and I vacationed at Caneel Bay in St. John Virgin Island on our honeymoon. Now this was over 16 years ago and at the time is was over-the-top elegance, great service and very posh. We have not been to [...]
Hot Young Amish Men
Tuesday, April 20th, 2010
Now that I have your attention please join me for a little tour of Maryland and The Amish Country in Lancaster PA. Don’t fret my pretties we will indeed get to the ‘Hot Young Amish Men’ part eventually (I can’t possibly be the only Bunny out here in the blogosphere that has a thing for [...]
The Pretty Pink Pastry Shop and a quick dinner
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
~All photography , and photo styling is by The Paris House Designs, and photographed at The Paris House~
A friend and business associate of mine stopped by do drop off some samples for a project we are woking on. I knew she was bringing her daughter and I thought it would be adorable to set up [...]
Greetings from Stockbridge Massachusetts
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010
“I just love Stockbridge. I mean, Stockbridge is the best of America, the best of New England.”
Norman Rockwell
Hello from quaint lovely Stockbridge MA. in the Berkshires. Home of the famous Red Lion Inn Restaurant, The Norman Rockwell museum, Famous Tanglewood a cultural mecca, The Botanical Gardens, quaint boutiques, outlet shopping and lovely historic Main Street.
Here [...]
My Kind of Beautiful
Thursday, January 28th, 2010
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
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
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
~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
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
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
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
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
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. [...]
