Last week I interviewed my friend and stylist extraordinaire, Cricket Burns about her amazing shopping site Cricket’s Crush,  She discussed her Holiday traditions, Christmas wish list, and her favorite go-to party recipe, tried and true Artichoke Dip.  I search the internet and found the most amazing, cheesiest, most delicious Artichoke Dip recipe for you to make over and over again.  Enjoy!!

adapted from all recipes


2 cans artichoke hearts
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon dried parsley




Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Drain artichokes, pull apart and place in a 1qt casserole dish
Mix together the mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, and mayonnaise.  Pour into the casserole dish and mix well with the artichoke hearts.  Sprinkle the parsley on top.
Bake for 40 minutes, or until the dip is brown on top.

Yesterday, at the last minute, my mom, my girls, my friend Maura and her two girls and my daughter’ friend from school went to the Radio City Christmas Spectacular.  My mom had not been for years and was really excited to see it again.  Needless to say, the show never disappoints.  It was so beautiful and the Rockettes were as amazing as ever.  One of our favorite parts was the beautiful nativity.  What a great way to get into the Christmas spirit.  For buy one get one free tickets, click HERE.

This week’s Fashionable Friend Friday is someone with great vision. He seamlessly turned a tired home into something stunning, and I had to share it with you.  Michael McCooey took a home that had not been touched for ages and created an polished gem full of treasures. All of his pieces, he curated himself, over years of hunting on the antique scene, so much so that everything has its own story.  But really, how many times have you heard that a house has “good bones” but could not see past the dated paneling, tiling, and antiquated overall feel?  Well, Michael was able to see beyond those things and turn his own home into a turn-key magazine worthy residence.  He fell in love with the view of his club’s beloved golf course, in the home’s backyard, and knew that the inside could easily match the outside, with some TLC.  The end result will leave you in awe of Michael’s talent.  The best part, Michael is a Real Estate Salesperson with Houlihan Lawrence, here in Rye.  Are you looking for your next home?  Are you in love with the charm of an older house but cannot see past the dated doorway?  Well, Michael is for you.  For more information on his current listings or to contact Michael, click HERE.

This recipe was given to me by a friend who claims it is so delicious, her family will not have Thanksgiving dinner without it so she has made it for decades.  I love the idea of adding a corn dish because that is one of the things included in our forefathers first Thanksgiving feast!  Enjoy!!!