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This Trend Is For the Birds
Recently CasaSugar and I were chatting about how nature's inspiring a lot of current design trends. The hot trend lies with our feathered friends. From cocktail plates to vegetable peelers, they're cropping up everywhere.
Peacock Melamine Tray: Love It or Hate It?
I was flipping through the latest Pottery Barn catalog when I came across this Peacock Melamine Tray (was $19 now $12). On one hand I think it's lovely and I absolutely adore birds. On the other, there's something rustic about it that irritates me to no end.
Bird Jug & Mug: Love It Or Hate It?
I have a thing for little birds, they're pretty darn cute and add a nice rustic flair to modern elements. They're also pretty trendy right now, which is okay in my book. Yesterday I saw this lovely bird jug and mug set and just swooned.
Ann Wood's Adorable Handmade Cake Toppers
Every now and again I will find a product that stops me in my tracks, takes my breath away, or makes me squeal a super-high pitched "I neeeeeeds it!" Well, these little birdie wedding cake toppers by Ann Wood actually made me do all three. Made from mostly vintage fabrics, trims and laces (including some from old too fragile to wear wedding dresses), these little birds will look absolutely darling on top of your wedding cake.
Other Search Results
Yummy Links: From Pie Birds to Bird Flu
- What exactly is a pie bird and how does it work? — Serious Eats
- Is the idea of going local a luxury? — Culinate
- If you haven't gotten enough Thanksgiving, here's an entire day of Thanksgiving.
Thanksgiving Tip: How to Buy a Bird
Buying a turkey can be a daunting task: it should be big enough to feed a crowd, but have plenty of meat for leftovers. It also has to fit inside your oven, deep fryer, or brining vessel. Then there's the question of fresh versus frozen?
Wind-Up Bird Salt and Pepper Shakers: Love It or Hate It?
The other day I was browsing Shopstyle Living when I came across these disturbingly ugly wind-up bird salt and pepper shakers. Seeing these circusy, clown-like shakers on a dinner table might scare me. And "Please pass me the pepper" becomes, "Please wind up the pepper birdie and send it rolling over," which is fun, but could be dangerous.
Thanksgiving Tip: Use Food as Serveware
When planning a dinner as momentous as Thanksgiving, there are lots of elements to consider on top of cooking, like selecting the right menu (and bird!), detailing an oven plan, and considering your budget. But one thing I firmly believe you shouldn't have to stress about is doing the dishes.
Spare yourself — and the environment!
Yummy Links: From Clinton Kelly to Guy Fieri
- What Not to Wear's Clinton Kelly's ultimate guide to entertaining. — The Epi-Log
- A detailed inside look at the New York Wine and Food Festival. — Eater NY
- Learn how to make perfectly boiled eggs.— Serious Eats
- The simple chic approach to Fall decorating.
Sunday Dinner: Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken breasts and thighs have always been a staple in my household, but lately I've been doing some serious wallet-watching, and I've discovered that the best bang for your buck lies with the purchase of whole chickens.
So today, I'll pick up a couple chickens to make a classic poultry dish, chicken cacciatore, which uses every piece of the bird. Cacciatore means "hunter" in Italian, and protein prepared in this style is simmered in a sauce of mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and herbs until succulent.
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