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Grilled Cheese

posted on : December 20, 2014 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

A really great food choice to offer guests, who stop in to bring presents or to see your tree, is gourmet grilled cheese.  They are very easy to make and surely will please your crowd.  I like to use a panini maker or a George Foreman Grill…choose a cheese that melts well, such as american, cheddar, jack, gruyere, swiss, Colby, fontina, provolone or brie…cut into 4’s and you are good to go!!  Yummmmmmm!!!


Consider some unique variations by adding the following:
  • avocado and bacon
  • drizzled truffle oil
  • tomato and bacon
  • pesto
  • apple, cheddar and bacon
  • cream cheese and cherry tomato
  • arugula and ham
  • figs and cheese
  • tomato and basil
  • cucumber and goat cheese

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A fashionable Friend

posted on : December 19, 2014 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment
This weeks fashionable “friend” is Aerin Lauder.  Even though we are not “friends” in the traditional sense of the word, I only met her once at a book signing….. We ARE Instagram friends!!!!  Over Thanksgiving weekend, she posted a photo of herself in her Southampton store wearing this wonderful outfit.  It is the perfect mix of casual/chic.A fashionable Friend

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Gift Guide for Him

posted on : December 17, 2014 posted by : nicolesteinthal 2 Comments
Here are some great ideas for the special men in your life.  Gift Guide for Him

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Holiday Floral Design

posted on : December 16, 2014 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment
Another fun holiday tradition is to attend a floral design class to make a Christmas Centerpiece.  Today a few friends and I are going to have a demonstration by a floral designer from the Botanical Gardens and make our own arrangements.  It’s a fun way to spend some creative time together during this very busy time of year.  Holiday Floral Design

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Book Club Monday

posted on : December 15, 2014 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

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My good friend introduced me to this book by Louise Maniscalco and Susan Rudin.  It is a juicy behind the scenes tell all of two personal shoppers from some of the luxury retail giants.  If you love fashion, this book is for you!!  I cannot wait to start it.

Here are the authors with their book. Louise is wearing a one of a kind diamond pendant necklace by Rere Corcoran Designs for more information contact rerecor@aol.com
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A Christmas Party

posted on : December 14, 2014 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

Last night I saw the Nutcracker.  It got me thinking about Holiday parties and merriment.  A wonderful tradition is to host a party to celebrate the season with your friends and family.  Here are some festive ideas for the hostess.  I have also included the recipe for Martha’s “BEST” Christmas punch.

A Christmas Party

Martha’s Best Christmas Punch


  • 2 cups chilled pomegranate juice 
  • 1 cup chilled cranberry juice 
  • 8 ounces (1 cup) vodka 
  • 8 ounces (1 cup) Cointreau or other orange-flavored liqueur 
  • 1 cup chilled club soda 
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (from 6 lemons) 
  • 1/2 cup Simple Syrup
  1. Combine pomegranate and cranberry juice, vodka,
    Cointreau, club soda, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a
    punch bowl. Fill glasses with cranberries frozen in ice cubes,
    and serve. Garnish with lemon slices if desired.