A professional organizers' secret to successful transformations is the ability to work with vertical space for storage. Maximizing kitchen storage, especially in a New York City apartment is a game changer. Not only will proper knife storage and thinking vertically save you space but it can also help your knives and kitchen tools stay sharper ... read more
At first I was going to post this “Saturday at the Farmer’s Market” shot to stories but the longer I looked at it, the more I realized how much it spoke to me as a professional organizer. Each vegetable is separated and stored in a container. They’re separated by color however the “likes” are together. They’re clearly labelled so you know what is ... read more
This month I did something completely uncharacteristic - I vacationed in the same location 2x. The fact that I repeated a travel destination more than 2x ever is unheard of much less in the same calendar year. I'm completely enamored by Charleston's mix of colorful history, inventive cuisine & tattooed mixologists. New & old blend ... read more
Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? Clearly I am a staunch card carrying member of the former, although at times - like after my recent trip to Austin, Texas, I wish I was affiliated with the ... read more
Maybe it's because I didn't have enough birthday cake on Friday or that I am waiting WAY too long for my food to be delivered, either way I have been salivating over the Martha Stewart's cake image gallery. This is probably counter productive for someone who wants to go sugar-free for the next few weeks. ... read more
So I'm really drawing out this dinner & a murder party, but extensive blog content was the justification for throwing a budget busting bash. The 1920s theme was prevalent in lighting, invitations, signage, obviously food was to follow course. I had done my research and learned quite of a bit of 1920s cuisine was repellant to today's taste ... read more
Are words even necessary to explain why I am consumed with Momofuko Milk Bar's cookies & cakes? I didn't think so... ... read more
So now it has been established that your are a VIP guest with your hostess gift in hand, but what is that in your other hand? A shopping bag with ingredients to whip up a little something to bestow upon the already planned and prepared menu? Unless you are attending a potluck dinner or the hostess has specifically requested you bring that amazing ... read more
Do you have one of those stand-by restaurants that serve really good food and as much as you want to dine elsewhere, you keep returning because it is so reliable and possibly the Caesar dressing may have a secret addictive ingredient that compels you order it 3 times a week? Well ok, perhaps the latter is more a personal issue, however it doesn’t ... read more
Yes, you read that blog title correctly. The Fire Roasted Tomato & Olive Oil Triscuit is so piquant that you will break out in a little boogie and that I am dedicating an entire partiejeanie blog to this baked golden square of wholesomeness. Once you try this tangy Triscuit flavor, i guarantee you will be in full agreement (and possibly cutting ... read more
