Spring Holidays

Last night I went to a lovely and delicious

Passover seder, it was festive and touching and 

I learned a lot. The traditions and stories were

enlightening and inspiring. 

Now its time to turn to Easter and what we 

will do next weekend for that holiday.

My family is hosting a brunch that will

include a waffle bar, asparagus, assorted baked

goods, quiche, and of course mimosas.

Here are some recipes that would be great

for various Easter meals. 

Asparagus Tart

Find the recipe from Martha Stewart here.

Rack of Lamb with Mint and Capers

This recipe is also from Martha Stewart.

Lemon-Raspberry French Toast Strata

Find the recipe here from Epicurious.

Champagne Punch

Drink recipe from Epicurious.

Almond-Crusted Salmon with 

Leek and Lemon Cream

Recipe here from Epicurious.

Italian Easter Bread

Find this festive recipe here on Epicurious.

Citrus-Blossom Gin Fizz

Recipe from Epicurious.

Bacon Wrapped Eggs with Polenta

Find this delicious recipe here.

Happy Easter!

Easter Decor

Some ideas to decorate with eggs, 

nests, and spring flowers...

All above images from Pottery Barn

All above images from Martha Stewart

A Lovely Table Setting

I love the flower arrangement and the white dishes with a dark table.

From House Beautiful

Cabernet Sauvignon

Here are some great holiday cabernets from Food and Wine magazine!

Under $20: Value Cabernet Bottles for Big Holiday Parties

2007 L de Lyeth Cabernet Sauvignon ($13) This Sonoma producer's bottling is more elegant than most reds at the same price.

2007 Fineline ($14) The Paso Robles region's warm climate makes this Cabernet especially juicy.

2007 Josh Cellars ($15) A vineyard in the up-and-coming Red Hills AVA provides the grapes for this rich red.

$20-$50: Best Cabernet Wines for Special Holiday Dinners

2007 Sequoia Grove Napa Valley ($38) A complete winery revamp has distinctly improved the quality of this longtime producer's wines.

2007 Frog's Leap Napa Valley ($42) Black currant fruit and the dusty note typical of the Rutherford Bench define this impressive wine.

2007 Selene Dead Fred Vineyard ($50) Winemaker Mia Klein's superb, structured red comes from a vineyard named after the owners' beloved cat.

Christmas Breakfast

This is a compilation of recipes from different holiday breakfast menus on Epicurious. There were a lot of dishes to choose from, but these ones looked the best to me!

Frittata with Bacon, Fresh Ricotta, and Greens

Find the recipe here.

Cardamom and Orange Panettone Toast

Find the recipe here.

Eggnog French Toast with Cranberry-Apple Compote

Find the recipe here.

Yukon Gold Cinnamon Rolls

Find the recipe here.

Spiced Hot Chocolate

Find the recipe here.

Blood Orange French 75

Find the recipe here.

Holiday Recipes!

This looks like a delicious pork roast recipe from Epicurious 

that would be perfect for Christmas dinner!

Pork Roast with Winter Fruits and Port Sauce

Happy Hanukkah!

Hanukkah started last night, and here is a menu to celebrate!

Traditional Hanukkah menu can be found here! 

Thanksgiving Table Ideas

Here are some inspirational decorating ideas from Martha Stewart:

Autumn Display

My sister Robin created this lovely display on

 her mantle in her living room.

 I love the combination of the white pumpkins with the 

red branches and mercury glass stands. The mirror above 

the mantle adds a sparkling reflection of the beautiful 

chandelier, the mercury glass, and the candles when 

they are lit. This is one of my favorite holiday 

arrangements Robin has done.