’Tis the season for resolutions, but science tells us resolutions are a bad idea. Apparently, less than 10% of us are successful at keeping them. The inevitable failure, coupled with the January time-bind, can be pretty damaging to one’s psyche and long-term ability to change behavior or achieve big things. What is established among high achievers and general go-getters is the value of telling someone else your goals. So here I am, telling you my big food goals for 2018. … [Read more...]
Archives for 2017
holiday wine: wine to drink, wine to give and receive
Nothing brings out the fun of wine like the holidays. Finally popping the cork on that special bottle we have saved for years. Playing sommelier, mixing and matching flavors and to pair wines with all our favorite holiday treats. Choosing the perfect bottle to bring to the party that we know our friend will just love. Giving the wine lover in your life that extra special bottle to add to their collection. Wine is a wonderful part of our holiday traditions, and this year, I am sharing all my favorites with you. … [Read more...]
happy anniversary, foodwithaview.com!
It is hard to believe, but foodwithaview.com is officially one year old this week. No one is more surprised than me to be writing this today. As anyone who has ever taken on a passion project knows, the urge to quit can be strong, downright irresistible at times. When you often feel like you are working really hard for nothing; that no one is listening, that you will never figure out this web design, photography, or social medial thing, it can be challenging to press on. … [Read more...]
the perfect gift for the food lover in your life
Maybe it is just me, but the holidays seem to arrive faster and faster every year. It feels like summer just ended. Suddenly I am in the swirl of parties, holiday travel, cookie exchanges, and of course, holiday shopping. Fortunately, my family has partially instituted a “consumables” rule for gift exchanges, focusing on gifts that are, well, consumed. As in, gifts that do not take up permanent residence in your living space. Experiences are consumed, but the obvious choice here is food. So here it is, the Food with a View Holiday Gift Guide. … [Read more...]
the best of Barefoot Contessa for holiday entertaining
The holiday entertaining season is here. American Thanksgiving is next week. The December holidays are right around the corner. New Year’s Eve soon to follow. It is party season, not to mention food season. Deep breaths, we got this. Let’s channel our inner holiday entertaining goddess, and remember the lessons of blog posts past. I have tried and tested nearly all the strategies, and made lots of organized plans over the years. I’ll share a few more of my favorite tips this week, just in time for holiday entertaining. … [Read more...]
the best of the Barefoot Contessa [or, how I learned to cook]
I am a self-taught cook. Sure, I learned a few things along the way in my mother’s kitchen, but as a trailblazing working mom, she was more about practical survival and less about Julia Child. My favorite aunt added a bit of French-inspired flair to the mix, and I picked up a few tricks every holiday season when all the women gathered to cook. But admittedly, I wasn’t really paying close attention. When I set out to learn to properly cook, I was essentially starting from scratch. … [Read more...]
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