Half of a grapefruit, a handful of chopped pistachios, a liberal drizzling of honey. Try it once and you'll be hooked. photo via the aesthete and the dilettante
Author: Wendy Franzen
Fusilli with Bacon, Gruyere, and Roasted Cauliflower
This is a very special day for me. Not only is this my 100th post (who knew I'd have one hundred things to talk about?) but today also marks the one-year anniversary of the aesthete and the dilettante. To celebrate the occasion, I have created a sinful recipe using some of my favorite ingredients. … Continue reading Fusilli with Bacon, Gruyere, and Roasted Cauliflower
Postcard from Tahoe
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apres ski
I am in the throes of packing for a trip to Lake Tahoe. Pro: absolutely everything going in is comfy and casual. Con: ski clothing and accoutrements are bulky as hell. At least I'm not entertaining fantasies of getting it all in a carry on. A Lafco Ski House candle and chocolates from our local … Continue reading apres ski
Afternoon Snack
These Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins are great little afternoon nibbles. Extra chocolately but not too sweet, they are best served warm with a bit of raspberry jam and a glass of cold milk. Click here for the recipe, but please make these changes: (1) increase the milk to 1 cup (2) increase oil to 2 … Continue reading Afternoon Snack
The Friday Five: Classic Pieces You’ll Never Regret
Donna Karan silk jersey dress $2,080 - harveynichols.com Helmut Lang jersey dress $140 - net-a-porter.com J Crew polka dot silk blouse $128 - jcrew.com Equipment star silk blouse $248 - intermixonline.com Nine West leather pumps $79 - ninewest.com Manolo Blahnik leather pumps $625 - barneys.com Vintage Chanel shoulder bag $4,110 - harveynichols.com Hamilton stainless steel watch $495 - macys.com … Continue reading The Friday Five: Classic Pieces You’ll Never Regret
You Must Make This: Slow Cooked Pork Tacos
Vegetarians, avert your eyes. This post is about tender, juicy, melt-in-your-mouth meaty goodness. I knew I had to share the recipe when the first words out of my son's mouth after one bite were, "Please tell me you made enough for leftovers!". It is incredibly easy - heat and time do all of the hard … Continue reading You Must Make This: Slow Cooked Pork Tacos
Snow + Ice
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Weekend Wardrobe: Date Night
Rag & Bone sleeveless silk blouse otteny.com Rag & Bone short jacket intermixonline.com J Brand mid rise jeans net-a-porter.com Manolo Blahnik suede pumps barneys.com Acne black handbag acnestudios.com Stella & Dot cuff stelladot.com Monica Vinader earrings net-a-porter.com Meredith Wendell belt meredithwendell.com Tom Ford nail polish nordstrom.com
Dream in Sea Green
Do you always gravitate to the same color? This is it for me. Thank goodness it works on brunettes. I'm loving the above swimsuit from J Crew, though I'd rather cut off a small appendage than put it on after the holidays. Seriously. Now this is more like it! Throw this oversized cashmere beauty from … Continue reading Dream in Sea Green
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