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Martha Stewart
Come Party With Me: Independence Day — Dessert
While one could easily serve red, white, and blue parfaits at a 4th of July party, I prefer to give guests a more all-American dessert — in the form of a crowd-pleasing cupcake. When I saw these adorably patriotic cupcakes in the current issue of Martha Stewart Living, I knew they would be on the menu at my Independence Day celebration.
The vanilla cake batter is dotted with fresh blueberries before being baked.
Red, White, & Blue Parfaits Two Ways — Beginner and Expert
July 4 officially celebrates our country's independence, but this year, make your fiesta as much about food as it is about the fireworks. Regardless of whether you serve hamburgers or hot dogs, coleslaw or creamy potato salad, don't forget to leave some serious room for a red, white, and blue parfait, which is both gratifying on a balmy night and visually stunning.
Impress guests by paying a literal homage to the stars and stripes with a dessert composed of berry gelatin and creamy panna cotta.
Summer of Salads: Caesar Salad
When I lived in Spain, my Spanish friends were always asking me to make American foods. While I hosted a huge dinner entitled, "The Hamburger Party," when I had smaller gatherings, I always made Caesar salad. With its crisp romaine leaves, crunchy croutons, and creamy, tangy dressing, something about the classic salad is quintessentially American.
Come Party With Me: Father's Day — Dessert
While planning a Father's Day menu, the most important thing to do is ask dad what he wants. The day will be more special if you involve him in the process. Since my dad is a fan of no-fuss classic cuisine, I originally thought to serve him homemade vanilla ice cream with chocolate fudge sauce for dessert.
Lobster Rolls Two Ways — Beginner and Expert
Lobster rolls might just be the world's most ideal on-the-go treat: they're highbrow yet informal, portable yet palatable, and, like all shore food, pair perfectly with a balmy breeze. For my next outdoor meal — likely to be a picnic at a Summer concert —I'll surprise everyone with these simple yet stunning sandwiches. If I have the time, I'd love to steam live lobster myself and make my own mayonnaise for the freshest roll in town — but if I don't have the bandwidth, I'll still wow the crowd, using pre-cooked lobster meat and fresh hot dog buns.
All Kitties Go to Heaven: Martha's Beloved Mozart Passes
I'm already Twitter pals with Martha Stewart (that camel's neighbor) and a big fan of her two super-cute smooshies, Francesca and Sharkey. Not only did she lose a puppy just three months ago, she tweeted today about the death of her cat, Mozart.
The 19-year-old (!) Himalayan was buried next to her late Chow Chow, Paw Paw.
Cameron and Jimmy Let Their Geek Flags Fly at Webbys
The 13th Annual Webby Awards brought out a few tech-savvy famous faces in NYC last night. The acceptance speeches have to be kept to five words at the annual event and Jimmy Fallon debuted his on his show last night — "Thank god Conan got promoted" — when he won Webby Person of the Year. Cameron Diaz, who shows her geeky side with her Kindle loving, presented her friend with the statue and had a laugh up on stage in front of the audience.
Come Party With Me: Farmers Market Feast — Menu
This week, why not invite some friends over for dinner on the patio? Serve an easy vegetarian meal inspired by the fresh produce found at the local farmers market. The menu starts with goat cheese topped with an olive-thyme mixture.
7 Suggestions For Refreshing Iced Tea
June is National Iced Tea month and with the warm weather and long, lazy days, there's no better time for a thirst-quenching glass of iced tea. While making iced tea can be as simple as pouring fresh brewed tea over a tall pitcher of ice, there are hundreds of more complex varieties. I've scoured the Internet for the most innovative recipes.
Do Tell: What's the Weirdest Pet You've Ever Seen?
On Friday, Martha Stewart twittered about her neighbors' newest pet: a baby Camel! Born last Thursday, this little guy can weigh around 80 pounds at birth, so I hope the proud owners have plenty of space for them to roam (and from the looks of the picture, I'd say they do).
Although camels are generally found in desert climates, this lucky guy gets to call Connecticut home for now.