Fruit and Flower Power
Guess who we’re seeing in concert tomorrow night at the Meadowlands? Given our current very warm and humid weather, we thought we’d have some frozen fun … with ice cubes, that is.
Awesome Blossoms
Flowers on Ice
There’s something so festive in adding flowers or fruit to ice; it’s like dressing up your cocktail with some bling!
Lovely Leaf
Fruity Fun
Frosty Fruit
How do you rock your cubes? Here’s wishing you all a festive Friday!
Photos via Pinterest
Welcome to our new summer series where some our favorite stores across the country pick their go-to hostess gifts and entertaining must-haves for a season full of style. First up, The Picket Fence!
The Picket Fence
Chic people in the know in Ketchum, Idaho, know where to go to buy all the necessary bits and pieces they need to live comfortably – from luxury linens to unique works of art to glamorous gifts, all under one roof. Since 1978, The Picket Fence has been the place to find that special something… like these:
Herb Garden Soap and Lotion
This herb garden soap and lotion set created by James Boyce for Voluspa is an amazing gift for those friends who live in the kitchen. These items complement culinary scents, and are soothing and healing for chefs’ hands!
Guacamole and Salsa Bowls
Elegant and fun dishes by Arte Italica make the perfect gift because of their versatility. We also love them because of their size – small yet able to hold the right amount of guacamole.
Monogrammed Cocktail Napkins
A wonderful personalized gift! This modern cocktail napkin is a fun twist on Sferra’s traditional style. Our favorite colors for summer are raspberry and kiwi.
Juan Diego Box
One of our favorite artists in Jan Barboglio; her pieces are unique and heartfelt. Give this box to the hostess with the mostest with a secret note hidden inside.
Palais Royal Pencil Tray
Who doesn’t love John Derian’s creative decoupage pieces? This classic colorful tray can be used in so many ways; as a piece of art hung on the wall, a tray for your beside table, or a decorative tool to hold keys and other knick knacks in your entryway.
Mabel The Butterdish
If you’re looking for a whimsical gift for the hostess with a sense of humor, then Mabel the Cow is your answer. This is a classic gift that is perfect for any tabletop.
Thanks to our friends at The Picket Fence for all their great picks which you can buy online here!
Photos via The Picket Fence
Jeni... Oh, How We Love You!
Ahhh, Memorial Day… The unofficial start to summer. For some, this weekend means dusting off the white jeans and flip flops (you know who you are!) and for others, it means outdoor entertaining and visits to the local ice cream parlor!
Food & Wine Loves Her, Too
We love to combine the best of both worlds and serve our guests handmade gelati and sorbets, but we’re hopeless when it comes to actually making it ourselves. That’s why we love Jeni Britton Bauer and her carefully crafted American ice creams.
By the Cone or By the Pint
Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams start with whole cream from a local dairy, Snowville Creamery. Then, Jeni, a trained French pastry chef, adds fresh ingredients grown in the Ohio countryside, responsibly-raised exotics from around the world and delightful delicacies (pralines, meringues, marshmallows – you name it!) made from scratch in her production kitchen. The result – heavenly ice creams and sorbets that are less sweet and more flavorful.
Fresh Strawberries from Ohio
Ice Cream and Meringues
And the best part… Jeni ships her creations nationwide! For those of you who are more intrepid in the kitchen than we, Jeni has just come out with a cookbook with over 100 “Addictively Good Artisanal Recipes.” With flavors as fabulous as Backyard Mint, Riesling Poached Pear and Wildberry Lavender, you can delight yourself and your guests all summer long… We know we will!
Jeni's Book
P.S. For more information or to order online, please vist Jeni here. Be sure to check out her delicious blog, Salty Caramel, too!
Photos via Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams and Food & Wine