Archives: November 2008

“Cambridge” Tiered Cookie Platter

November 30th, 2008

Tiered cookie platter, similar to what’s shown, “Cambridge” two-tiered server with plates, $30. Crateandbarrel.com

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Assorted Glass and Ceramic Serving Dishes

November 30th, 2008

Assorted glass and ceramic serving dishes, $20-$50. Crateandbarrel.com

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Glass Domed Cake Plate

November 30th, 2008

Glass Domed Cake Plate, $30. Williams-sonoma.com

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Cake Plates

November 30th, 2008

Cake Plates, square, “Grace” footed platter, $50. Crateandbarrel.com

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“Venetian” Table Linens

November 30th, 2008

Gold embroidered organza overlay, similar to what’s shown, “Venetian” Table Linen’s, 70″ square, $368. Horchow.com

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“Pompeii” Large Red Footed Planter

November 30th, 2008

Centerpiece vase, Arte Italica, “Pompeii” Large Red Footed Planter, about $300. Arteitalica.com

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Peppermint Hot Chocolate

November 30th, 2008

You can adjust this recipe according to the number of people that you are hosting it is a very simple recipe, and I have made pots of it for 2 and for 50 people! Peppermint Hot Chocolate, serves 1 -1 cups whole milk -1 oz good quality semi-sweet chocolate, chopped -1 oz starlight peppermint candies,…

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Chocolate Dipped Dried Fruit

November 30th, 2008

Chocolate Dipped Dried Fruit -6 oz of dark (70% cocoa) chocolate -6 oz milk chocolate -6 oz white chocolate -5 lbs assorted dried fruits: Turkish apricots, dried nectarines and white peaches, mango, and papaya. 1) First prepare the work surface by covering a stretch of counter top or sheet pans with parchment or wax paper….

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Cranberry and White Chocolate Chip Cookies

November 30th, 2008

Cranberry and White Chocolate Chip Cookies (makes 2 dozen) -1 cup butter, very soft
 -1 1/2 cups of brown sugar
 -2 tsp vanilla
 -2 eggs
 -2 1/2 cups flour
 -1 tsp salt
 -1 tsp baking soda
 -1 bags of good quality white chocolate chips -8 oz dried cranberries 1) Preheat the oven to 325 degrees….

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Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing

November 30th, 2008

Sugar Cookies (makes approximately 2 dozen per recipe) You can accompany these with royal icing, or simply sprinkle them with granulated sugar, which make them sweet, sparkly and slightly crunchy. -2 sticks unsalted butter
 -Pinch of salt
 -3/4 cup powdered sugar
 -2 yolks
 -2 1/4 cups AP flour 1) Preheat the oven to 325 degrees….

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