• A Touch of Brass

    I’ve been searching for a new light fixture for my dining room, and I find myself inexplicably drawn to brass. Brass used to be the hallmark of old Hollywood regency style and stock door handles, but no more.  Aged brass seems to be making a comeback  in the design world, and I love it.  Here’s a few of my favorite lighting fixtures and inspirational interior designs featuring brass. Meurice Wall Sconce – Jonathan Adler Newton Suspension Lamp – Boca do Lobo Ike Suspension – DelightFull Hudson Valley Wall Sconce – LightingDirect Sputnik Chandelier – 1stDibs Rio Pendant – Jonathan Adler Starburst Chandelier – 1stDibs  Images from DelightFull, Architectural Digest,Jonathan Adler…

  • Pumpkin Spice Latte

    Pumpkin Spice Latte Makes 4 cups Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup of milk 1 Tbsp pumpkin puree 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 pumpkin pie spice Directions: Mix all these ingredients in a microwave safe bowl and microwave it for 2 minutes. Use a milk frother until you get a thick foam. Brew your favorite dark roast coffee or espresso, pour in a cup, add sugar and the milk mixture. Top with a delicious homemade whipped cream, sprinkle cinnamon and enjoy your homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte.

  • Apple Rose Tart

    We went apple picking last week and brought back a small bag of apples. Then a few days later we hosted lunch for some friends, and our friend Michelle left an even bigger bag of apples she’d picked for us. What to do with all those apples? We tried apple cider, apple butter, and of course, good old apple pie, but our favorite was this Apple Rose Tart. Apple Rose Tart Ingredients: Makes 5 mini pies. 5  apples, thinly slices (use a madolin slicer) 1 pie crust (pre-made or using my favorite recipe here) 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 4 Tbsp melted butter 2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp…

  • Turmeric Rice

    Turmeric is a spice often used in Southeast Asia. It is a powerful healer due to its anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties.  Dr. Andrew Weil, one of my favorite authors on integrative medicine, wrote a great article about it here. Just add a teaspoon to your rice, soup, or chicken recipe, or even mix it into your salad dressing.