Francois Payard’s Apple Honey Cake

Autumn is around the corner and it's time to get serious about planning for the fall and winter holidays. It's almost time - and as we prepare to turn our clocks back for daylight savings, the holiday season starts to roll in. Soon, grocery coolers will be overflowing with turkeys, and foil roasting pans will … Continue reading Francois Payard’s Apple Honey Cake

Basil & Salt Magazine’s ‘HolidayCheer’ now available for pre order

Planning a dinner party in a way that you're actually capable of getting it done without panicking is important. It's bad hospitality for the host to be freaked out.  ~Ted Allen basil & salt magazine is pleased to introduce its signature cookbook series. HolidayCheer is the first in our series and the inaugural issue is … Continue reading Basil & Salt Magazine’s ‘HolidayCheer’ now available for pre order

Cocktails to usher in the holiday season

Every year as the holidays approach, I become so excited at the thought of entertaining that it's imperative I throw at least one pre-holiday cocktail soiree to usher in the season.  Tomorrow we will focus on appetizers for the bash, today the recipes presented are cocktails. I have included a link to each recipe so … Continue reading Cocktails to usher in the holiday season