Anita MacKenzie

Have you ever been to a wine and cheese soiree and noticed a strange-looking spoon next to the blue cheese? Maybe you passed the blue cheese area altogether thinking someone had left a pair of stinky gym socks nearby? Or it could be that you just haven’t ventured out into the blue cheese territory and don’t know your Stilton from your Roquefort.
This is hardly a definitive guide to Stilton cheese, but we hope that after reading this you’ll know a bit more about blue cheese, how it gets its ma...

Ratoncito Perez is a beloved figure in Spanish folklore. Featured on television, in animated films, and books, he is a lovable character who collects children’s lost milk teeth (baby teeth) and leaves coins or gifts behind. In Spain, the tooth fairy is a mouse named Ratoncito Perez!

As the legend goes, Ratoncito lived with his family in an empty box of cookies in the basement of the Carlos Prast pastry shop in Madrid. At night, while his family slept he would sneak out to explore the streets ...

Serving Caviar – A Basic Guide
When it comes to learning the fine art of serving caviar a fresh, simple and elegant approach is best.
Serve it Fresh: Freshness can mean the difference between serving up a heap of fish eggs and enjoying delicately flavored caviar. As long as the can or jar hasn’t been opened, caviar will stay fresh for up to four weeks. However, once the can has been opened it will perish within about 72 hours. To store it, keep it in the coldest part of your refrigerator (usually the bottom drawer) but never freeze caviar- you’ll destroy the texture.
When serving caviar, take it out of the refrigerator and let it stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes, keeping the lid on until you are ready to serve it.
Caviar and Vodka: Serving caviar traditionally
Keep it Simple Caviar should always be served on ice. For a simple presentation, keep it in the tin, placed in crushed ice. When it comes to serving caviar, placing the tin’s lid nearby is not only allowed, it’s customary.
Dish up Elegance Serving caviar should be for the eye and for the palate. From a handsome simple glass server to mother of pearl hand carved spoons, the accoutrements de la table for serving caviar are as practical as they are pretty.
A mother of pearl or tortoise shell spoon is used to lift the delicate egg up vertically to avoid crushing it. Of course, you don’t have to use mother of pearl spoons. However, be forewarned: there are still some caviar connoisseurs that believe using metal utensils spoil the subtle taste of caviar and they would rather use plastic ware than risk sabotaging the savory delicacy.
Serving Caviar the Classic way If serving caviar is an art, then traditional Russian blinis are the perfect blank canvas. These traditionally tiny gourmet buckwheat pancakes and crème fraiche are the classic complements to caviar.
Dollop a creamy cloud of crème fraiche atop warm blini and top it off with a small portion of caviar…and voila… a traditional caviar canapé.
What to drink?
Traditionally, ice cold vodka or dry champagne accompany caviar. The rule of thumb is that you don’t want to serve any beverage or food that will overwhelm the caviar.
A classic guide to serving caviar wouldn’t be complete if the technique for eating caviar wasn’t included: Use the tip of your tongue to trap and burst the eggs against the palate (roof of your mouth) to release the delicate flavor into your mouth. Enjoy!

Globe lights are one of the most popular lighting styles and they continue to pop up everywhere. From the rechargeable globe lamp on your bedside table to the globe pendant lights in a newly opened restaurant, this classic light style continues to shine.

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Chantilly~ A modern romance

Chantilly Flatware showcases a lovely black French “lace” design on the handles in a luxe satin finish. Chantilly balances traditional design with a touch of modern elegance to match your style.

Add a romantic touch to your table setting with Chantilly!

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A synergetic showpiece with Hollywood glamour. The Hopper Chandelier designed by Martyn Lawrence Bullard for Corbett Lighting showcases a circular frame with an artful peas-in-a-pod theme. Crafted from solid Brass, the 2-sided design features smooth Black pod leaves on the inside with rich vintage Brass finished pods on the outside. Each concave pod has 3 sockets with G9 Xenon bulbs covered in Opal White Glass sphere diffusers for warm ...

Blurring the lines between elegance and practicality, the Fermob Alize Round Offset Low Table 19 in is a handy addition to your outdoor seating group. The cantilever-style table slides under your favorite chaise lounge, with a round table top that is large enough to hold a laptop or a book and a drink.

Invoking the wonder of the Hall of mirrors in the Versailles Palace, the Hudson Valley Lighting Crawford Chandelier has its own ornate story to tell. The Metal design showcases a stunning Crystal column adorned with a round drop finial. From the top, curling arms drip with teardrop Crystals as they reach out to reveal candlesticks in dainty turned cups. A showpiece chandelier, the Crawford is beautiful accent lighting above your dining room table or in a bedroom, living room or grand foyer.

Create a Dreamy Gallery Wall You’ll Love

Nothing beats a gallery wall for bringing wow-worthy visuals to a space. Even if your space is small, putting the focus on one wall for all your art and collectibles will have a bigger impact than scattering little artwork frames everywhere.

There are different styles of gallery walls to match any taste. You can choose a minimalistic approach or throw the rules out the window with an eye-pleasing eclectic gallery wall or salon wall.

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The Monet High Back Lounge Chair by Sika Design is a striking midcentury design. Based on design sketches from the 1950s and 60’s, the handcrafted natural rattan chair has a graceful, flowing silhouette with a gently curved back and arms that swoop down to form the front of the seat. Named after the French painter who painted landscapes in natural light, the decorative arcs of this lounge chair create a landscape of laidback luxury in a living room, sun room or library.
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As we all spend more time in our homes, creating a home we love has taken on a new meaning. While we still want to surround ourselves with home decor that captures our attention, many of us crave things that will speak to us in meaningful ways. And the trend towards bringing carefully selected pieces into our home continues to grow.
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As we turn the page on 2020, we’re all looking forward to a better and brighter 2021. And the interior design trend forecasters seem to be feeling the same way.
For instance, the Pantone Color Institute chose a bright yellow called “Illuminating” along with “Ultimate Gray” and this year’s color choices from Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams also play into future trends.
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