Hurricane Sandy was oh-so-much-more than a trick. On beyond mischief, she did exquisite and irreparable damage up and down this massive coast. My best friend’s business is under four feet of water and my son’s good friend has half a … Continue reading
Styling icy stuff sometimes makes me nervous and I resist using the real thing. Do I want to take on risk for aesthetics? Yes. And no. I know a granita has a limited set time, but will the photographer, art director and client adjust their pace to catch my icy creation on “film” while it is fresh and pretty? Maybe. Maybe not. Continue reading
Everyone is crazy for grilling, I hear. What’s that all about? Relegating the men to the outdoors? Nah, women like to grill, too. I have to give it to the smell of the fire. Rates right up there for best summertime smells with hot tar, mosquito repellant and chlorine. Continue reading
Ms. Krieger had come into my close radar about two years ago, when I wrote a profile of her for The Food Magazine. I found her to be engaging, charming, smart and unpretentious. While her first focus derives from her outlook as a registered dietician, an ascetic she ain’t. Ms. Krieger obviously gives in happily – and healthfully – to sensuality and enjoyment. Continue reading
Styling for USA Weekend Magazine is always creative for me, and gives me an opportunity to work with a new recipe. Makes my world bigger, too. Ginormous. Continue reading