It is so hard to find a cake for a special occasion, especially if you want the golden combination of it looking incredible and tasing incredible. I have gone through so many bakeries and many failed attempts at finding just the right one. As my daughter’s High School graduation party was looming, I decided to do a local search. Nora’s Ovenworks, in Harrison kept coming up. I contacted Nora and she was fabulous. I loved her look book and we decided on a two tier cake in the blue and grey Georgetown (my daughter’s college) colors with flowers (her name is Daisy), a pink bow (her senior class color) and her high school logo, the Georgetown logo and bulldog mascot. The cake was chocolate with a cookies and cream filling….OMG!! It was amazing. Some of our guests had 2 pieces and a few took a piece home for later!!! I highly recommend Nora for any future celebration. Here are some of her incredible creations. Also, Nora gave me a copy of her prize Lemon Chiffon cake for me to share with you!!! YUMMMMMMM…Bon Appetit!!!!
Lemon Meringue Pie
For 9” Pie
1 1/2 cups of sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 1/2 cups water
3 egg yolks, slightly beaten
3 tbsp. butter
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tbsp. grated lemon rind
Mix sugar and cornstarch in saucepan. Gradually stir in water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. Boil 1 min. Slowly stir at least half the hot mixture into egg yolks. Then blend into hot mixture in saucepan. Boil 1 min. longer, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Continue stirring until smooth. Blend in butter, lemon juice and rind. Pour into baked pie shell. Cover with Pie Meringue. Bake. Serve as soon as cool.
The other day I was out with some friends and I was wearing a dress that I bought at Target. Everyone was asking me where the dress was from. They could not believe that it really was from Target and was probably not more than $30. I started thinking…fashion is not about going to the most expensive store and buying the most expensive head to toe outfit. It really is about mixing what you love, high and low end pieces, and the trendy and traditional. I was so impressed with the selection that I saw at Target recently that I thought I would share some of their new arrivals in dresses with you…Get ready for the compliments!!!!!
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I have loved the blog The Zhush for years. Sue is right on when it comes to interiors, fashion and all things hip. I was so excited to hear that she recently added another title to her expertise, Artist. Last week, I went to her first Art Show in Norwalk Ct. I was blown away by Sue’s talent. Her pieces are gorgeous abstracts in neutral, calm colors. I tried to capture each and every painting for you….They are all incredible and so special..for more information on any of the pieces in this post, contact SUE.
Father’s Day is a week away..Here are some of my top picks for dad….
Dad will LOVE this needlepoint belt!!
This is another fun belt too!!!
One of Amazon’s best sellers for family time!!!!!
Hands down this is the best travel pillow for dad’s who travel a lot!!
Such a great gift for dads who tailgate or like to entertain outdoors…I have a bunch of these and we use them everyday!!!!!
Amazing business advice from the man who runs the world’s biggest and successful hedge fund!!!
This is an awesome at home pizza oven which makes pizza just like your favorite place!!!!
Dad would love this neck massager after a long work day!!!
I am starting to spruce up my outdoor areas. I am embarrassed to say that a month ago we were in terrible terrible shape. Our street is being torn up for a con-ed project. I needed help and FAST!!!! Enter our amazingly talented sponsor Outdoors Contained. They perform magic on your ho hum planters. They will even come and maintain the containers ALL SUMMER, including a water programs so you don’t have to worry about it at all….Let the ladies of Outdoors Contained create beautiful planters for you at your front door, on your patio or desck, actually all around the outside of your home. Email outdoorscontained@gmail.com to let the sprucing begin!!!
I have the perfect idea for you for Father’s Day. Wouldn’t dad just love some luxury custom clothing from J Hilburn?
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Buy dad a J. Hilburn gift card and he will be connected with Cynthia Hudson, a professional personal stylist who will meet with dad, at his convenience, discuss his clothing needs, and access his own personal fit and style. Email Cynthia to buy the gift card and get dad on his way to his true custom made experience this Father’s Day.
