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“Family” Meals

worsterswanderlust — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:12:39 +0000

I will always love the hospitality industry, having been raised by parents who owned a restaurant and then working in the industry myself throughout my college years. One of my fondest memories of the business is the family-style meals we ate together as a service team before every shift.

Random House just recently released a book called, Off the Menu, which is a collection of recipes from America’s top chefs, created for their staff meals. Some of the contributors include Dan Barber, Danny Myers, Jose Garces, Andrew Feinberg and John Besh. I can’t wait to read the stories and try the recipes. Guess this is the first thing on my Christmas wish list!

Summer Reads

worsterswanderlust — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:55:47 +0000

I can’t stop reading this summer. There are so many books I want to read and so little time!

I haven’t read all of these yet, but they’re all on my list. Enjoy!

The Paris Wife, Paula McClain

An Object of Beauty, Steve Martin

The First Husband, Laura Dave

Stories I Only Tell My Friends, Rob Lowe

La Seduction, Elaine Sciolino

Season to Taste, Holly Birnbaum

White Teeth, Zadie Smith

worsterswanderlust — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 13:00:48 +0000

I’m completely and madly obsessed with Pinterest. Have you heard of it? It’s an amazing site where you can “pin” images to your own online “bulletin boards”. It’s so easy and so much fun! Here’s my site – check it out!

Things We Love

worsterswanderlust — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 13:26:16 +0000

Oh, Kate Spade. How I love thee. The images from your new book, Things We Love, are totally swoon-worthy. Hoping I can get my hands on a copy soon!!

(Found via the Neo-Traditionalist.)

Keel’s

worsterswanderlust — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 01:49:45 +0000

I’m madly in love with all things Taschen – they publish/sell the most amazing books. I could get lost in their stores for hours (which I did this past weekend in Paris). My latest find was a Keel’s Simple Diary. Folks have been talking about how fabulous these little journal’s are for quite some time, but I had no idea how FABULOUS until I started reading one.

Here is a little sampling of the zany things asked in the Keel’s Simple Diary:

Your day was: 1. a freakshow 2. a no-show 3. a showdown.

The most horrifying couple you know: ________________ and ________________.

It would be foolish to: ___________________.

Something you regret for no particular reason: ____________________.

You are good to go? Y/N

What or who makes you nervous and you really never understood why: _________________.

Your day was: 1. a lettuce 2. an ostrich 3. a bonus.

You prefer: 1. strong wind 2. heavy rain.

Mrs. Lilien

worsterswanderlust — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 05:17:35 +0000

So, I couldn’t sleep again. I was up all night reading, browsing the web and came across a FABULOUS new blog called Mrs. Lilien. And, fabulous is really an understatement. This blog is phenomenal, totally-over-the-top amazing. Here are some of my favorite posts…

In honor of Valentine’s Day, Mrs. McNaughty…

Blinging in the rain…

A life bedazzled…

Mrs. Hooky…

Trophy Mrs…

Poolside Perfection…

Mrs. Kitchen…

Bathtastic…

Sailor’s Delight…

A Business Mrs…

A Moxy Mrs…

Cha, Cha (hoo) Rah!

Coincidentally enough, “Mrs. Lilien” designed the logo for the Kari Feinstein Style Lounge, which the company I work for was just part of before the Golden Globes. Makes me love her site and designs even more!

TASCHEN: London

worsterswanderlust — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:00:43 +0000

My third and final post of the Taschen books: London. This city holds a special place in my heart, and this book brought back a lot of wonderful memories.

TASCHEN: Paris

worsterswanderlust — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:00:27 +0000

I’ve been dreaming of a Parisian vacation for far too long now – this only makes me want to go more…

TASCHEN: New York

worsterswanderlust — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:00:40 +0000

I’ve died and gone to book heaven. Yesterday I discovered Taschen’s city books at Anthro – New York, Paris and London. With the New York book it’s as though someone compiled all my favorite places – now I just can’t wait to check out all the places they recommend in Paris and London.

So, the next three days are all devoted to a different city and a different book. You can also go online and flip through each of the books yourself – prepare to be amazed! Here is New York:

On my nightstand: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society

worsterswanderlust — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:00:23 +0000

Yes, it’s a crazy name, but this book is AMAZING! I haven’t finished it yet, but I’m loving every word. The story is told through a collection of letters – such a great idea. I’m actually trying to read it slowly so I can enjoy it longer!