Tuna salad is one of the great sandwich standbys, but the usual mayonnaise-laced version can get old, not to mention unhealthy. For something slightly more sophisticated, I've been making this Middle Eastern-inspired version, served open face on crusty Italian bread.
Since I had lots of olives after making muffalettas, I decided to make the Mediterranean Tuna Melt today's 'wich of the week. It mixes canned tuna with chickpeas, green olives, and capers and uses a mustard and olive oil base rather than mayo. Shredded Parmesan cheese on top gets nice and crispy in the broiler. For the recipe and more photos, read more
When I walked into the preview for the Governors Ball, the suspended globes immediately caught my eye. However, once I was able to pull my gaze down, my eyes became lost in the drama that is the floral arrangement.
There are over 15,000 roses, in 15 different shades of red, and they're accompanied by golden orchids imported from Thailand several days before the event. The cocktail tables are dotted with bouquets of roses, the dinner tables are huge, tall red and gold bouquets, and the food stations are littered with petals. The staff at Mark's Garden have created a beautiful arrangement that is dramatic, and somehow over the top and subdued at the same time.
I had a chance to talk to Mark Held — he and his staff have been doing the flowers for the Governors Ball for the past 13 years — about their floral decisions. To see that, and even more pics, read more
FabSugar has officially moved into a new apartment and her kitchen needs help. She's ditched her mix-matched collection of glasses in favor of new ones. Only she doesn't know which ones to get! You aided her by looking for fabulous, but functional drinkware. You searched for everyday glasses: tumblers, water glasses, or stemless glasses that are versatile and stylish. You bookmarked the glasses in the Yum Market on TeamSugar with the keyword tag, Fab Everyday Glasses.
The patterned tumblers are graphically gorgeous, but a little much for every day. These sleek curved glasses, on the other hand, are chic and versatile. They can hold water, cocktails, beer, or even wine! Both ElizabethRae and bethany21 saved these glasses, making them twice as cool. To look at all of the glasses, browse to the right below.
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Food author Michael Ruhlman — you may remember him from The Next Iron Chef — and bad boy Anthony Bourdain have put their heads together and have created the Golden Clog Awards. They said it's born out of "too many beers and late night yakatori," and I think it's just downright fun. The categories are hysterical, and their reasons even more so. Bourdain has actually managed to nominate himself for an award even! The actual awards will take place this Friday, but if you're curious to see the categories — including "The Alton" and "The Douchebag" — and nominees, read more
When creating a beautiful buffet for your Oscars viewing party, don't skimp on dessert! The stars will be devouring shortbread and chocolate truffles at the Governors Ball, so take a cue from Sherry Yard — the event's pastry chef — and make your own variations. Cut classic, buttery shortbread into Oscar shaped cookies. Arrange store bought chocolate truffles on pretty plates next to chocolate caramel sandwich cookies. For the recipes to these bite sized decadent desserts, read more
McDonald's recently opened their first feng shui inspired restaurant in Hacienda Heights, CA. There are water elements, earth tones, red accents and exotic fauna. The franchise owner said they did this to create a soothing environment for their customers to enjoy their dining experience. So tell me, do you think you'd enjoy this feng shui-ed McD's?
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