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I’ve recently been liberated from our yard, where I was snowed in for five days. In knee-deep snow atop inches of ice, fallen trees stood between me and the gate to our driveway, which leads out onto the main road and was, in any case, unusable for three... 0 Published 4 days ago in
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It’s been a busy and exciting week here at D*S, and the best has most definitely been saved for last because tomorrow, Kate Pruitt flies into town! She’s joining Amy and I in the office for two weeks while we work on tons of DIY projects for ... 0 Published 4 days ago in
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I was never interested in spaghetti alle vongole (spaghetti with clams) until I stayed in Naples for a week for work and ate dinner by myself. Without the influence of friends’ orders, I let the waiter bring me his choice from the menu. Maybe becau... 0 Published 11 days ago in
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February’s Behind the Bar is a mix of summer and winter. Blood oranges are available only in the coldest winter months, and basil, of course, is summery. If like me you freeze large bunches of basil during the summer months, you can dig into the fr... 0 Published 11 days ago in
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Brownies were one of the first desserts I learned to make using the recipe from the Hershey’s Cocoa label. SOOOOO good. I am tempted to say they are foolproof, but they really aren’t. If a brownie is over-baked, it’s no good! So when you make brownies, y... 0 Published 25 days ago in
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I know that feeling all too well, bro. 0 Published 27 days ago in
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I love dumplings of all types and rarely pass up the opportunity to try out highly recommended dim sum restaurants. Because they are so easy to make, I also like trying them at home, so I’m very excited about this week’s recipe for Pan-Fried ... 0 Published 32 days ago in
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Despite plenty of traveling to Germany and Austria, I never really appreciated schnitzel until I read The Accidental Foodie by Neale Whitaker and came across Bill Granger’s recipe for chicken schnitzel. The first time I went to Sydney, I of course ... 0 Published 39 days ago in
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We met Jenny and Teri, the team behind Spoon Fork Bacon, earlier today with their Honey-Rum Fizz. We thought their recipe for no-yeast cake dougnuts was perfect for the holidays too, especially for those of you who need to prepare something for Santa wh... 0 Published 53 days ago in
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Season’s Greetings, Design*Spongers! Have you ever looked back over the past 12 months, and thought about all the great people who helped make up your year? The people you worked with, the people you played with, the people who made you laugh ̵... 0 Published 53 days ago in
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For the last Behind the Bar of the year we couldn’t think of a more energetic team than the women behind the great food and drink site Spoon Fork Bacon. L.A.-based food and interiors photographer Teri Lyn Fisher and food stylist Jenny Park have go... 0 Published 53 days ago in
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I can’t decide which was more fun this week: making the truffles or corresponding with Eric “Johnny” Battles, chocolatier and founder of Sweeteeth in North Charleston, South Carolina. I was so curious when Johnny offered a series of fla... 0 Published 60 days ago in
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Inspired by their love of Maine, oysters and the ocean, Juliet Totten of Poppies & Posies (see Juliet’s New York home here) and her business partner, Michael Mcallister, took the leap into aquaculture and founded Cabin Cove last winter. The nam... 0 Published 63 days ago in
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I’ll confess, I’ve been listening to Christmas music since July (“Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” sung by Johnny Mercer and Margaret Whiting, is on now), and I’m about to watch Love Actually to officially kick off the Christ... 0 Published 67 days ago in
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Usually, I would wait until closer to Christmas for a recipe like this, but it is so versatile that I wanted to give you the chance to try it out a few times waaaay before the holiday. By the time Christmas comes, you will be the star of all your holiday... 0 Published 74 days ago in
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Since this is the last day before Thanksgiving here at Design*Sponge, I asked Grace if we could do an exceptional Wednesday post on a recipe I’m hoping you’ll be able to use this weekend, if not tomorrow. My father loves cranberry sauce, and ... 0 Published 83 days ago in
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While it was once customary for the host or hostess to prepare the entire Thanksgiving feast themselves, these days, it’s far more common for everyone to chip in by bringing a dish to share or helping set the scene. Thanksgiving is only a week away... 0 Published 89 days ago in
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I get excited for every new issue of Sweet Paul Magazine because it’s always chock-full of great entertaining and decorating ideas. I love Paul’s personal style and the Scandinavian spin the magazine puts on traditional holiday projects and i... 0 Published 90 days ago in
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If this morning’s summer colors seem a little far away in terms of seasonality, maybe this beautiful autumn birthday from Loretta Flower will be more fitting. Loretta Flower is the Austin-based floral studio of Mary Kathryn Paynter, who creates stu... 0 Published 92 days ago in
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My former boss was from Adelaide, and she looovveed to cook, bake and try new restaurants. She knew I did, too, so she always shared typical Australian things with me, like the Green and Gold Cookery Book, or the book that this week’s recipe came f... 0 Published 95 days ago in
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I love cake. I won’t say any kind of cake, but most kinds of cake. And I am always mesmerized and drawn to tall, soft, one-layer cakes. This week we have a recipe for a simple and delicious plum cake by Cerentha Harris, journalist and editor of the... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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Groet, Design*Spongers! (That means “greetings” in Dutch. We had to look it up, too.) As seasons change and fall waits just around the corner, what better way to enjoy these last few days of Indian summer than a bike party? We spun our globe a... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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Each week, we try to bring you a recipe that would fit nicely in your arsenal as a stand-alone dish or a building block. When discussing recipes with Jill Donenfeld, founder of the weekly home-chef service The Culinistas, it was revealed that Jill had sp... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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Stylist Dani Fisher has been around the ITKW column a bit the past few months: first, when she styled Jennifer Martine’s Bagna Cauda recipe, then with her own Ricotta Cheesecake recipe. I thought having Dani back for a savory recipe would be a grea... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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On a recent flight, I sat by a young Italian architect who was going to Los Angeles for an internship. Somehow, we got on the topic of food, and she mentioned that the first thing she eats when she returns to Italy is either pasta or pizza. When I return... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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Just under the wire, right before figs disappear altogether, we thought we’d bring you one recipe at the end of the season. Figs with gorgonzola is one of the most common combinations I’ve seen lately. This week’s delightful recipe for ... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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My life with doughnuts: When I was little, my aunt used to make beignets and doughnuts for me. There was something a little magical about it, as I’d only been used to Fox’s Donut Den. Of course, I had eaten those small “donettes” ... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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Did someone say neon? There’s something about a little pop of neon that just makes me happy. Vané Broussard of Brooklyn Bride must feel the same way because she created a neon-inspired wedding for this photoshoot. Everything is DIY, with artist tap... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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What will you think of me once I confess that I’ve never had a s’more? I like all the flavors, but why have I never had one? Well, we aren’t going to figure that out today, but there’s no time like the present for me to make these... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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My husband has a rule that we can’t go back (for travel) to any places we’ve ever been. Food makes the memories for me and I fall in love with just about every place we go and I want to go back everywhere. Two years ago we went to the Netherlands (the ... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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For the last few craft parties we have hosted, we’ve become veterans of knitting and egg-decorating projects. Our latest crafty afternoon was inspired by a friend’s fig tree that we stumbled upon at a backyard soirée a few months ago in Los Angeles... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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We have an unruly bunch of thorny vines all around our yard, which normally would drive me crazy, but because they bear such great blackberries, we can’t bring ourselves to trim them. In fact, my husband just collected enough to make me blackberry jam. T... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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Giao Trac’s Vietnamese Spring Rolls were such a hit with readers last year that I thought it was time we checked in with her to see if she had any other treats up her sleeve. Sure enough, she came back with Chinese Chicken Salad with Spicy Ginger Dressi... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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Peaches are one of those fruits I look forward to each year, perhaps the only one I get really, really excited about. If you need something to do with your leftover peaches as the season winds down, try this recipe for Shrimp Tacos with Spiced Peach Jam ... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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We couldn’t be more excited to share this week(end)’s libation of choice for anyone seeking a little southern charm — a Sweet Tea Sipper. And speaking of southern sweetness, please allow us to introduce you to the creator of this week’s drink, Emi... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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Originally from lower Piedmont, Bagna Càuda is usually a recipe for autumn, to be enjoyed with the harvest of grapes for wine. But because I will be on my way to the southern hemisphere as this posts, I thought this week would be perfect for photographer... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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Though I regularly deal with the abundance and luxury of food, I am very committed to hunger issues, so I thought I’d make a note that Wednesday the UN declared famine in the southern part of Somalia, affecting over 2.2 million people. To find out ... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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My favorite weddings are those where the personality of the couple shines through the details, and for couples who love music, there’s nothing better than a traditional vinyl album. It seems like these album invites complete with a mix are becomin... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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Despite my enormous collection of cookbooks for all occasions, and my penchant for appetizers from On A Stick!, I always clip easy appetizer recipes from magazines when they fall between my hands! (Or in doctor’s offices, I copy them on my BlackBer... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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I will share a little secret with you: Every time I think about eating honey, I either hear the Abba song “Honey Honey” in my head, or I think about Pooh getting stuck in the opening to Rabbit’s den because he ate too much honey and condensed... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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The holiday weekend is almost here and I’m so excited to head home to Virginia for family, food and fireworks. I love seeing how different families and friends celebrate for July 4th, so I’m happy to kick off today with photos from a great Ju... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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While reading through Jo Metcalf Scott & Co.’s sneak peek on Monday, I was delighted to discover a link to her flat mate’s friend’s cake business, Rhubarb and Rose. Normally, I don’t need any encouragement to go out and seek... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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I’ve never been a big drinker, but I love the trappings of cocktail culture. Creating a home bar (wait until you see Amy’s home bar in the D*S book!) has always been an obsession of mine, and it was so hard to pass up the vintage chinoiserie ... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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Good things come to those who wait, and though you didn’t really know it, you’ve been waiting since 2010 for this fantastic Grilled Portobello and Peach Burgers recipe (which can be made with gluten-free buns) from the Stockholm-based family ... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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Greetings, Design*Spongers! Now that summer has officially arrived, it’s time to indulge in one of our favorite pastimes: the outdoor movie screening. These events, usually held on rooftops or in an old cemetery (Hollywood’s most popular), ar... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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Event planners always find ways to turn the humblest of ideas into the most exciting and breathtaking installations. Matthew Parker Events created this stunning room for a non-profit arts group called ArtsFund in Seattle. Their annual party was held at t... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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They say rain is a sign of good luck on your wedding day, so this couple picked the perfect place to make sure that happened. Joe and Naomi recently got married in Portland, Oregon, and decided to hit up their favorite spots around town on the big day. A... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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I have a soft place in my heart for books – after all, I did spend a couple of years in Library School and until recently, called the New York Public Library my work home. So this book-themed party from New York City event designer David Stark, str... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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Whether you’re engaged, married or happily enjoying single life, I think weddings can be a fantastic source of entertaining ideas. No rings are required to enjoy a great table design or beautiful food displays, so I love getting to share wedding sh... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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Welcome back, readers! Although typically I struggle to decide which beautiful treasure to feature in the “a-z” posts, this week there was simply no dithering. ”O” is for orchid (in this case, the cymbidium orchid). This flower... 0 Published 100+ days ago in
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