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COOKiNg ENtERtAiNiNg DECORAtiNg2010 issue No. 5
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magazine2010 Issue No. 5
COOKINGCooking from the HeartChef Lea shares a family tradition
Carry On!Chef Lea revives a favorite cheesecake recipe
ENTERTAINING
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Philly FanaticNew interpretations of the fabulous Philly Cheesesteak
Kitchen NewbiesChef Lea raves about her faves
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Portrait of a PartyKelly Lyden creates a silhouette-themed soire
Dlightful and Delicious!Dlovely San Francisco Dining By Design tablescapes bene t DIFFA
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DECORATINGTemperatures Rising! Elevating heart rates with hot kitchen designs
Vacation Inspiration!Hospitality design sparks awe-inspiring spaces
ENDNOTESThe Bluebird BagOur mag swag reader contest
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Hot Spot: Inglenook Decor
Sarahs MuseSarah Bashfords home is her most creative canvas
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For the Nest: Play with your Food!212
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Baby, youre a fireworkCome on let your colors burstMake them go, Oh, oh, ohYoure gonna leave before they knowBOOM, BOOM, BOOMEven brighter than the moon, moon, moonIts always been inside of you, you, youAnd now its time to let it throughFirework, Katy Perry
I recently caught an interview with Katy
Perry where she was asked about her
inspiration for writing her hit song Firework.
She said that she wanted everyone to know that each of us has a spark,
and its up to us to turn it into fireworks.
This personally resonated with me, especially hearing it on a day when I felt
fizzled out and a little sorry for myself. I immediately looked up the lyrics and
felt so uplifted and reminded that You dont have to feel like a waste of
spaceyoure original, cannot be replaced
Nesting Newbies is an original! Lea and I arent
following any prescribed rules for publishing a
magazine. For us, its not about telling others
what to do and how they should live their lives
noits about sharing a little bit of ourselves, as
well as others creativity, in the hope that these will
ignite your own inner sparks. Lets all go forth and
claim our Fourth-of-July-fireworks-extravaganza
lives!
Jodi Murphyeditor-in-chief
Boom!
editors letterI saw London as a city somewhat representing a crossroad of the past and the present, a place where you can preserve grand and ceremonial splendor while leaping into a modern world that is completely contemporary in attitude, all at once. To me, London is simply irresistible, so it is no surprise that it has inspired this seasons destination and theme.
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I saw London as a city somewhat representing a crossroad of the past and the present, a place where you can preserve grand and ceremonial splendor while leaping into a modern world that is completely contemporary in attitude, all at once. To me, London is simply irresistible, so it is no surprise that it has inspired this seasons destination and theme.
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cooking: tasty traditions
CookingookingookingHeart
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ENCHILADAS AND TACOSENCHILADAS AND TACOS
FROM THE
THEGonzales WAY!Photography by by Rio Costanti ni
Heart FROM THE
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Learn To Make-Chef Leas Gringoladas & Tacos-
Gonzales Family-style
Featuring: Chef Lea McIntosh
Video By: Ricardo Flamenco
Some of my fondest childhood memories are being with my dad in the
kitchen cooking our familys version of Mexican food, recounts Chef Lea
(Gonzales) McIntosh. I think everyone has some tasty traditions that get
passed down from generation to generation. And many times they are
adaptations of cultural recipes that over time become a unique part of a
familys heritage. For Chef Lea, the Gonzales family enchiladaswhich
she calls gringoladasand tacos are legendary!
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1. In a large shallow saucepan, over medium heat, bring
the canola oil to frying temperature (approximately 350
to 375 degrees).
2. Meanwhile, in a medium-size skillet, over medium-
high heat, simmer roast beef while continuously stirring,
until the meat is shredded and all liquid is completely
evaporated, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat
and set aside.
3. Spread tortillas out on at surface. Spread 1 heaping
tablespoon of cooked beef in a line down the center of
each tortilla, across the grain.
4. One-by-one, lightly fold lled tortilla by bringing the
top ends together. Hold top ends together with ngers
or tongs and fry bottom end until rmly shaped, about
30 seconds. Gently set down into oil, and fry both sides
until lightly golden and crisp. Remove from oil, lightly
shake to allow excess oil to drain and place on a serving
plate covered with paper towels. Serve warm with your
favorite taco toppings.
Fry Note: Use a tortilla as an alternative for testing
the oil temperature, by dipping the edge into the oil. If it
bubbles and pops, then it is ready!
TACOS:1 (12-ounce) can roast beef with gravy preferred brand: Hereford or Libby's substitute: leftover roast beef
4 cups canola oil9 white corn tortillas
TOPPINGS:1 pound Colby-Jack cheese, shredded head iceberg lettuce, shredded3 ripe medium tomatoes, cored and diced sour cream & taco sauce for garnish
Serves: 3 to 4 Level:
Crispy Shredded Beef Tac
Our family created these recipes in the 60s when it was popular to serve frozen TV dinners and eat canned vegetables,
laughs Lea. So today it may seem shocking, but we used canned Roast
Beef with Gravy in our tacos.Chef Lea McIntosh
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1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. In a medium-size skillet, over medium-high heat,
thoroughly brown the ground beef about 10 to 12 minutes;
season with salt and pepper to taste. Drain cooked beef
to remove excess fat and place in a bowl. Add green
onions and black olives to cooked beef; set aside.
3. In a large shallow saucepan, over medium heat, bring
chile sauce to a slow simmer. One-by-one, dip each
tortilla in the warm chile sauce to slightly soften and bring
to 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Spoon about 2 tablespoons
of the beef mixture down the middle of each tortilla. Add
about 2 tablespoons shredded cheese. Roll the lled
tortilla up against the grain and place seam-side down.
4. Pour the remaining warm red chile sauce over top
of gringoladas; cover with remaining shredded cheese.
Bake about about 15 to 20 minutes, or until cheese is
melted and sauce bubbles. Serve warm with sour cream.
1 pound ground beef1 teaspoon salt fresh ground pepper to taste1 (28-ounce) can red chile sauce, preferred brand: Las Palmas1 pound Colby-Jack cheese, shredded12 white corn tortillas1 (2-ounce) can sliced black olives, drained1/4 cup green onions, sliced 1 cup sour cream (optional)
Serves: 4 to 6 Level:
Gringoladas
is brings back so many memories! Ive been craving my familys version of enchiladas, and
how cool is it that my big sis nally got me cookin in the kitchen! Kristina Gonzales
is brings back so many memories! Ive been craving my familys version of enchiladas, and
how cool is it that my big sis nally got me cookin in the kitchen! Kristina Gonzales
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Sa l u d !
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I promise that if you follow this recipe and use this beef, youll LOVE it. I cant tell you how
many converts Ive made who criticized the can until they tasted these tacos!
Even Leas little sister, Kristina, had her doubts. My sister is
6 years younger, and she never had the opportunity to learn
our favorite family recipes. Now shes just starting life on her
owna newbie whos working hard and fi nishing school
and big sis here is ready to teach her one of our familys best
in-the-kitchen traditions!
CANNED BEEF, you sAy?BEEF, you sAy?BEEF
When I am presed for time and cant start
from scratch, this is my go-to sauce for
making Mexican food, says Lea.
Las Palmas was originally created in 1922 by
Rosa Ramirez, a housewife living in Ventura,
California. Her sauces were so popular with
her friends, family, and neighbors, that she
was encouraged to grow beyond her own
backyard and founded the Ramirez & Feraud
Chili Company. Morphed into Las Palmas,
the company has grown from those humble
beginnings, and it now has the biggest-
selling Mexican cooking sauce in the U.S.!
Find more at laspalmassauce.com.
When I am presed for time and cant start
from scratch, this is my go-to sauce for
Rosa Ramirez, a housewife living in Ventura,
California. Her sauces were so popular with
her friends, family, and neighbors, that she
was encouraged to grow beyond her own
backyard and founded the Ramirez & Feraud
Sa l u d !
cooking: recipe revival
Photography by Rio Costanti ni
Chef Lea revives a favorite family cheesecake recipe.
Carry On!
Chef Lea revives a favorite family cheesecake recipe.
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When it comes to dessert,
everyone in my family begs
my aunt Lonni to make
my grandmother Suzannes
famous cheesecake, says Chef
Lea McIntosh. I really wanted to carry
on this family tradition and was so happy to discover
that it originated in an issue of Bon Apptit magazine! Bon Apptit magazine! Bon Apptit
Leas grandmother clipped the recipe Cheese Cake
Doucette by Chef Richard Doucette from an October
1974 Bon Apptit magazinebefore Lea was born!
Fascinated by discovering Grandmas
recipe source, Lea dug a little deeper to
learn its origin. The magazine was doing
a story on Vintage Inns of New England,
including their histories and signature
recipes. This cheesecake comes from
the historic John Hancock Inn in
New Hampshire (now known as The
Hancock Inn). I was really excited
because this inn dates back to
the late 1700s, during President
Washingtons rst year in of ce.
Who knows, maybe George
slept there?!
Back then, there werent
food processors, so she had to
beat the ingredients for 20
minutesimagine that!
Fascinated by discovering Grandmas
recipe source, Lea dug a little deeper to
learn its origin. The magazine was doing
a story on Vintage Inns of New England,
including their histories and signature
recipes. This cheesecake comes from
the historic John Hancock Inn in
New Hampshire (now known as The
Hancock Inn). I was really excited
because this inn dates back to
the late 1700s, during President
Washingtons rst year in of ce.
Who knows, maybe George
food processors, so she had to
beat the ingredients for 20
minutesimagine that!
Fascinated by discovering Grandmas
recipe source, Lea dug a little deeper to
learn its origin. The magazine was doing
a story on Vintage Inns of New England,
including their histories and signature
recipes. This cheesecake comes from
the historic John Hancock Inn in
New Hampshire (now known as The
beat the ingredients for 20
minutesimagine that!
When it comes to dessert,
my grandmother Suzannes
famous cheesecake, says Chef
Lea McIntosh. I really wanted to carry
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e Hancock Inn is the oldest New Hampshire inn still in operation, dating back to 1789 when Hancock, NH was a thriving village with taverns that served
rum to service travelers. The founder, Noah Wheeler, was the rst in town to also offer
accommodations. Throughout the years, the Inn has passed through many handsowners
who have preserved its rich history. Today, its the perfect B&B getaway with historic
ambiance and modern amenities. Dining at the inn is gloriousfresh and homey. Their
Shaker Cranberry Pot Roast was featured on Food Networks FoodNation with Bobby Flay.
Located in Hancock, New Hampshire 603.525.3318 hancockinn.com
dating back to 1789 when Hancock, NH was a thriving village with taverns that served
rum to service travelers. The founder, Noah Wheeler, was the rst in town to also offer
accommodations. Throughout the years, the Inn has passed through many handsowners
who have preserved its rich history. Today, its the perfect B&B getaway with historic
ambiance and modern amenities. Dining at the inn is gloriousfresh and homey. Their
Shaker Cranberry Pot Roast was featured on Food Networks FoodNation with Bobby Flay.
Located in Hancock, New Hampshire
Its good to have options. Its even better when
those options are chocolate, graham cracker, or
shortbread. This cheesecake will be delicious no
matter which crust you choose, says Lea. My
grandmother Suzanne opted for the traditional
graham cracker crust, of course, and my aunt
suggests that a buttery shortbread cookie crust
is the way to go. Me? A dark chocolate cookie
crust is calling my name!
Chef Lea wants you to have all three crust
recipes, so you can try them all and see which
one your family oohs and ahhs over the most!
FAMOUS CHOCOLATE WAFER COOKIE CRUST
HONEY MAID GRAHAM CRACKER CRUST
LORNA DOONE SHORTBREAD COOKIE CRUST
whats your Cru ?
CRUST: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a food processor with fitted grater attachment to make the perfect coarse
cookie crumbs. Transfer crumbs to a medium-size bowl; add sugar, melted butter and use hands to thoroughly
combine. Press moist crumb mixture evenly onto the bottom and sides of 9-inch springform pan, leaving about
-inch space from top of pan. Bake crust in oven for 10 minutes. Let crust cool for 10 minutes before filling.
9 ounces chocolate wafers
cup (1 stick) butter, melted
cup granulated sugar
10 ounces honey grahams
cup (1 stick) butter, melted
cup granulated sugar
10 ounces shortbread cookies
3 tablespoons butter, melted
cup granulated sugar
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Use a food processor with fitted grater attachment to make the perfect coarse crumbs. Transfer crumbs to
a medium-size bowl; add sugar, melted butter and use
hands to thoroughly combine.
3. Press moist crumb mixture evenly onto the bottom and sides of 9-inch springform pan, leaving about
-inch clear space from top of pan to crust.
CHOCOLATE COOKIE CRUST
1 (9-ounce) box Famous Chocolate Wafers
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
Serves: 8 to 10
SOUR CREAM TOPPING
1 pint sour cream - preferred brand: Knudsen
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
ef Lea Suzanne McIntoshmodernized this recipe while still maintaining
all of its incredible creamy yumminess. Give it
a go, and Im con dent this cake will become
one of your familys tasty traditions, too.
Serves: 8 to 10
CREAM CHEESE FILLING
3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened,
cut into quarters - preferred brand: Philadelphia
4 whole eggs
1 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
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4. Place prepared crust on a foil covered sheet pan; bake in oven for 10 minutes. Let crust cool
for 10 minutes before filling.
5. In a food processor with fitted blade attachment, mix cream cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla extract; blend for
30 seconds, remove lid, scrape sides, then continue to
blend until completely smooth, approximately 1 to 2
minutes more.
6. Pour cream cheese filling into prepared crust; bake for approximately 1 hour, or until lightly golden, puffed,
and center moves slightly. Remove from oven; set
aside and immediately prepare sour cream topping.
7. In a small bowl, combine sour cream, sugar, vanilla extract; pour on top of baked cheesecake and use a
spatula to lightly, evenly spread sour cream topping.
Return cheesecake pan to the oven and bake for an
additional 10 minutes. Remove from oven; transfer
cheesecake pan onto a wire rack to completely cool.
8. Refrigerate cheesecake for 24 hours to set. Note: Do not remove cheesecake from springform pan until
ready to cut and serve.
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Photography by Rio Costanti ni
Chef Leas new interpretations
of the fabulous Philly Cheesesteak
philly fanatic fanaticfanaticfanatic
cooking: newbie style
fanatic fanatic
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Ooey. Gooey. The Philly Cheesesteak is one of the nations most iconic
(and delicious) sandwiches. And according to Bryan
Mason, If youre Philadelphia born and bred, nothing says
home like a cheesesteak.
Bryan put me to the test, says Chef Lea. Hes a real
Philly cheesesteak fanatic. And although Ive never
been to Philadelphia, I promised him that I could cook
a cheesesteak that would make his heart sing and his
stomach happy! He and I cooked together and made
sandwiches to order for my crew after a long
day of lming.
With her ultra-thin sliced beef, authentic
rolls, and correct technique for melting the
cheese and mixing it with the meatBryan
agreed that Leas cheesesteak could have
come from one of his favorite Philadelphia
hot spots. A natives seal of approval!
Bryan Mason and his wife, Jeanine Hays,
recently moved back home from San
Francisco to Philadelphia where they
are focusing full time on their thriving
company, AphroChic. Now they step
outside their front door into a city
lled with authentic cheesesteaks.
Fortunately for the rest of us, we
have Chef Lea McIntoshs signature
cheesesteak recipes.
A meat-lovers dream.
Brown the meat.
Add onions and peppers.
Melt cheese directly on the pan!
Mix cheese into meat and peppers.
A meat-lovers dream. A meat-lovers dream. A meat-lovers dream. Ooey. Gooey.Ooey. Gooey.Ooey. Gooey.Ooey. Gooey.Ooey. Gooey.A meat-lovers dream. Ooey. Gooey.A meat-lovers dream. Ooey. Gooey.Ooey. Gooey.A meat-lovers dream. Ooey. Gooey.Ooey. Gooey. The Philly Cheesesteak is one of the nations most iconic
A meat-lovers dream. A meat-lovers dream. Ooey. Gooey.Ooey. Gooey.Ooey. Gooey.A meat-lovers dream. Ooey. Gooey.A meat-lovers dream. Ooey. Gooey.Ooey. Gooey.Ooey. Gooey.Ooey. Gooey.Ooey. Gooey.Ooey. Gooey.Ooey. Gooey.Ooey. Gooey.Ooey. Gooey.Ooey. Gooey.Ooey. Gooey.A meat-lovers dream. Ooey. Gooey.Ooey. Gooey.Ooey. Gooey.A meat-lovers dream. Ooey. Gooey.
sandwiches to order for my crew after a long
With her ultra-thin sliced beef, authentic
rolls, and correct technique for melting the
cheese and mixing it with the meatBryan
agreed that Leas cheesesteak could have
come from one of his favorite Philadelphia
hot spots. A natives seal of approval!
Bryan Mason and his wife, Jeanine Hays,
recently moved back home from San
Francisco to Philadelphia where they
are focusing full time on their thriving
company, AphroChic. Now they step
outside their front door into a city
lled with authentic cheesesteaks.
Fortunately for the rest of us, we
have Chef Lea McIntoshs signature
With her ultra-thin sliced beef, authentic
rolls, and correct technique for melting the
cheese and mixing it with the meatBryan
agreed that Leas cheesesteak could have
come from one of his favorite Philadelphia
hot spots. A natives seal of approval!
Bryan Mason and his wife, Jeanine Hays,
recently moved back home from San
Francisco to Philadelphia where they
are focusing full time on their thriving
company, AphroChic. Now they step
outside their front door into a city
have Chef Lea McIntoshs signature have Chef Lea McIntoshs signature
According to native Philadelphian Bryan Mason, authentic cheesesteaks start with
Amorosos Hearth Baked Philly Rolls. Its really your first ingredient for making sure
the sandwich youre getting is the best, he says. But its difficult to get your hands on
Amorosos unless you are in Philadelphia, so Chef Lea found the perfect alternative.
Just pop open a can of Pillsbury Crusty French Loaf, and youll have fresh-out-of-the-
oven rolls that are crunchy on the outside and soft on the insidethe perfect
combo for a cheesesteak.
Just the right aroma. Just the right kick. Just the right
s ret ingredient, claims Lea. Franks RedHot RedHot RedHot Bu alo Wings Bu alo Wings Sauce is just the bes t for a hot and spicy, mouthwatering, ey e-tearing ex perience.tearing ex perience.
Whats up with the roll?
Who put the HOT in Leas Buffalo Blue Philly?
Whats up with the roll? Whats up with the roll? Whats up with the roll?
Sauce is just the bes t for a hot and spicy, mouthwatering, ey e-tearing ex perience.
To make a cheesesteak:
1. In a medium-size non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat, brown about 4-ounces sliced beef in tablespoon
melted butter. Season with salt, pepper to taste.
2. Add onion slices, pepper slices; cook for about 1 minutes, or until lightly caramelized.
3. Scrape the beef-onion mixture to the center of the skillet, then place two slices of provolone cheese around
the beef mixture, directly on the skillet surface. Wait
about 30 seconds, when the cheese begins to melt and
bubble, quickly stir the melted cheese into the beef and
onions.
4. Serve hot on crusty roll. Wipe the nonstick surface clean and repeat the steps to make the next cheesesteak.
NOTE: Prepare one sandwich portion at a time to get the best ooey-gooey results.
2 pounds New York or rib eye steak, very thinly sliced1 medium onion, peeled, halved and thinly sliced pound bell pepper, trimmed, seeded and thinly sliced3 tablespoons butter12 slices provolone cheese salt and fresh ground pepper to taste2 packages Pillsbury Crusty French Loaves, prepared according to package directions or 6 crusty Italian hoagie rolls
Serves: 6 Level:
Ooey. Gooey. Beef Cheesesteak
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To make a chicken cheesesteak:
1. In a medium-size non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat, brown about 4-ounces sliced chicken in tablespoon melted butter. Season with salt, pepper to taste.
2. Add onion slices, pepper slices; cook for about 1 minutes, or until lightly caramelized.
3. Stir in 1/4 cup (2-ounces) hot sauce; cook until sauce has evaporated and meat-onions are coated.
4. Scrape the chicken-onion mixture to the center of the skillet, then place two slices of provolone cheese around the chicken mixture, directly on the skillet surface. Wait about 30 seconds, when the cheese begins to melt and bubble, quickly stir the melted cheese into the chicken and onions.
4. Serve hot on crusty roll and garnish with blue cheese crumbles. Wipe the nonstick surface clean and repeat the steps to make the next cheesesteak.
NOTE: Prepare one sandwich portion at a time to get the best ooey-gooey results.
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts,
very thinly sliced
1 medium onion, peeled, halved
and thinly sliced
pound bell pepper, trimmed, seeded
and thinly sliced
3 tablespoons butter
12 slices provolone cheese
1 (12-ounce) bottle hot sauce,
preferred brand: Franks Hot Wing Buffalo Sauce
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
cup blue cheese crumbles
2 packages Pillsbury Crusty French Loaves,
prepared according to package directions
or 6 crusty Italian hoagie rolls
Serves: 6 Level:
Buffalo Blue Chicken Philly
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Philadelphia is full of cheesesteakstheres really nowhere in the city that you cant get one. But as a native, I can tell you that not everyone makes it right. So, here are my top places to fi nd an eat-worthy cheesesteak:
#1: Pizza Shops
Pizza shops in Philly are a thing of beauty, because, with rare exception, pizza is the least of what they have to offer. They make just about everythingespecially cheesesteaks. Newbies may want to stick to the basics, but for the adventurous (like me), pizza shops offer all kinds of variations, like the pizzasteak with toppings like pepperoni and bacon.
MY FAVORITES: PAPA NICKS PIZZA IN OLNEY AND TONY JRS IN CENTER CITY
#2: Food Carts
I know what youre thinkingbut this is about history. Cheesesteaks were invented and fi rst offered at a food cart in the 1930s. Food carts offer a variety of specialties, but cheesesteaks are typically at the top of their list. In under three minutes (depending on the line) and for less than fi ve dollars, most carts deliver a quality sandwich.
MY FAVORITES: 18TH AND WALNUT, DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM RITTENHOUSE SQUARE PARK
here are my top places to fi nd an eat-worthy cheesesteak:
#2: Food Carts
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#3: Reading Terminal Market
Originally built by the Reading Railroad as a part of its downtown passenger terminal, the market is now home to more than 80 merchantsits one of Philadelphias must-visit locations. Nestled within the rows of Jewish delis, Amish grills, soul food joints, Indian, Thai, and Chinese are no fewer than four shops selling high-quality cheesesteaks on Amoroso rolls.
MY FAVORITES: BY GEORGE! PIZZA, PASTA & CHEESESTEAKS
#4: Tourist Spots
Pats and Genos are the pillars of the South Philly cheesesteak game. Together with (relative) newcomer Tony Lukes, these powerhouses represent the epitome of cheesesteakdom for anyone whos ever seen a television spot on Philly cheesesteaks. OK, so theyre a bit touristy, but theres nothing wrong with being a tourist, or even acting like one once in a while.
FAVORITES: PATS & GENOS (IVE NEVER EATEN AT EITHER OF THESE, BUT THEYRE TOURIST FAVORITES!)
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Cooking.com. They are the innovators and the gutsy group that worked together at the Walt Disney Corporation and saw the internet as the new shopping mecca way back in 1998an ancient time ago in the tech world, when most of us were just getting used to
surfi ng the web and feeling our way around cyberspace.
Tracy Randall, one of those former Disney visionaries turned Cooking.
com founders, currently sits at the head of the table as the
companys CEO. Its her job to keep the team
focused on Cooking.coms mission to
inspire connections through food and
cooking. And she does it brilliantly.
Today, Cooking.com is the leading online
marketplace for cooks and food lovers
with over 60,000 products for the kitchen,
including top brands such as All-Clad,
Calphalon, Cuisinart, KitchenAid, Krups,
Henckels and Wsthof. Cooking.com has
one of the biggest and best selections of
products for everyone who loves to cook
from serious chefs to fi rst-time newbie cooks,
says Chef Lea McIntosh.
Your one stop, on-line cooking shop!
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eir li food items is staggering, too, with a wide variety of fresh food, pantry food, gourmet gifts, and beverage
selections. And when you sign up for their Schedule to Save delivery
program, you get free shipping and the convenience of receiving
food products you use most often on a regularly scheduled basisa
no-brainer shopping option! How cool is that?
The sta here at Cooking.com genuinely loves food and cooking, and we try to actually test new products we are considering selling, as well as new recipes that have been submitted by our members. This gives us rst-hand knowledge to make recommendations to our various audiences. -Tina LeeEditorial ManagerCooking.com
To the investment community, Cooking.com is a winner! In a 2008 press release announcing their
$13 million investment in Cooking.com, Mike Kwatinetz,
General Partner at Azure Capital Partners, stated that
they view Cooking.com as a standout success in the
world of e-commerce, and have the utmost respect
for how much Tracy and her team have been able
to accomplish. I am excited by the opportunity to
work with such a dynamic team and to help further
position Cooking.com as not only one of the Webs top
destinations, but also as the power behind other strong
online brands.
The strong brands Mike refers to are: Food Network,
Starbucks, Calphalon, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Rachael
Ray, Paula Deen, Marley Coffeeand Cooking.com
brings its e-commerce experience and expertise
to these brands for the design and management
of their online stores. Its a win-win partnership!
From the very beginning, the company has been very
focused on its goal to create a unique online source for
cooks with top brand products and premier customer
service. For over a decade, Tracy Randall and the
teams in California and Ohio have been knocking the
industrys socks off! Theyre doing it through hard work,
andas written in their mission statementwith a little
fun along the way.
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Theyre newlywedsOkay, so theyve been married for two years, but
they still consider themselves newlyweds! Both own their own companies:
Bill, a general contractor, runs Avalanche Enterprises, his own construction
company, and Christine founded the beautiful Destino Spa, voted one of the
Silicon Valleys best day spas.
As you can imagine, their demanding schedules leave them little time for
home-keepingBills busy building other peoples nests, while Christine is in
the business of nurturing, pampering, and rejuvenating other peoples spirits.
Add the fact that neither of them is very comfortable in the kitchen, you can
understand why the couple faces a conundrum over what equipment they
needand where best to buy it.
I really want to be more adventurous in the kitchen, says Christine. Id like
to be able to come home and have all the right tools to whip up something
fabulous! I am eager to experiment, and Im getting tired of relying on take-
out.
Chef Lea McIntosh to the rescue! Chef Lea says that Bill and Christines
situation is very typical. If youre not an avid foodie, fi guring out what kitchen
equipment you need is intimidatingnot to mention all the running around
from store to store to fi nd it all.
Bill and Christine dont have time to waste, so Lea tells them that shopping
on Cooking.com from home is a great solution. Noww_h at to buy?
Meet Bill & Chri ine
Chef Lea McIntosh makes a list of kitchen essentials for Christine and Bill, and helps the busy newlyweds go shopping for everything online at Cooking.com.
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Chef Leas Picks for
Leas strategies for stocking a new kitchen are simpleGet the basics: pots, pans, knives, and tools plus a few multipurpose pieces, and youll be on your way! Add to your collection as you grow and develop your own cooking style. Most important, dont scrimp on quality because youll have these for a lifetime.
Point TakenClassic by Wsthof
Any professional chef will tell you
that a set of high-quality knives
is a must in every kitchen! The most
important thing to look for is that the
knife is forged from one piece of steel
(you dont want to experience loose
handles, ever). The Wsthof brand is
one of the best, and this knife block set
is one of Cooking.coms best buys.
Point TakenClassic by Wsthof
Any professional chef will tell you
that a set of high-quality knives
is a must in every kitchen! The most
important thing to look for is that the
knife is forged from one piece of steel
(you dont want to experience loose
handles, ever). The Wsthof brand is
one of the best, and this knife block set
is one of Cooking.coms best buys.
Classic by Wsthof
Speed DemonBrushed Stainless Custom 14 c. Food ProcessorPremier Series by Cuisinart
Its worth having a food processor
on handyoull thank me when its
your turn to do Thanksgiving dinner!
Cuisinart makes the ultimate
processor, and I think its important
to go for the biggest size (14 cups),
so that you dont have to make
things in small batches.
Bey ond ToastThe Smart Oven Convection/Toaster Comboby Breville
Breville is synonymous with high quality.
Instead of a toaster, I like this Smart Oven
because its so much more versatile. Its
also a convection oven, so you can use it
to bake (and not burn) cookies.
Slicing Shangri-la!Mandoline Slicer by OXO
In less than 5 minutes, you can evenly slice mounds of
onions, potatoes, and other vegetablesI cant tell you
how much time and energy a mandoline can
save you. It used to be a really expensive
tool that was also very cumbersome
to put together. But thanks to
OXO, this mandoline is
super easy to use and
available at a good
price point.
In less than 5 minutes, you can evenly slice mounds of In less than 5 minutes, you can evenly slice mounds of
onions, potatoes, and other vegetablesI cant tell you
how much time and energy a mandoline can
save you. It used to be a really expensive
tool that was also very cumbersome
to put together. But thanks to
OXO, this mandoline is
super easy to use and
available at a good
price point.
Artisan Gray Stand Mixer (5 qt.) by KitchenAid
Blending ChampionPlatinum Bar Blender (64-oz.)by Vita-Mix
This blender is amazing! It has an
incredible motor, and itll chop, blend,
or grind whatever you need for making
salsas, sauces, purees, smoothies
you name it! Its pricey, but worth the
investment. You can go through tons
of cheaper blenders, but you will keep
this one for a lifetime.
Pump Action Salad Spinner (10 in.) by OXO
Box Grater and Zester Set by Microplane
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Gadget s+GizmosEveryday Kitchen Tool Set by OXO
I love OXOtheir products are top
rate and easy on the budget. Their
15-piece tool set is ideal and takes
the guesswork out of what to buy. Its
a great newbie choice! And you can
always add more tools later."
Double DutyElectric Griddler by Cuisinart
This griddler serves a dual
purposeyou can open it flat
for grillingIve used it to make
blinis at events and made-to-order
latkes. Flip the plates and you have a panini
pressCroque-monsieur anyone?
Measuring Cups & Spoons by RSVP International
Glass Bakeware Set by Pyrex
Double DutyElectric Griddler by Cuisinart
Everybody needs a wa e iron, dont you
think? Wa es on Sunday morningsyum!
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Pasta per favore!Contemporary Stainless Multi-Pot by Calphalon
I added this Multi-Pot to complete
the pots and pans purchase. It has
steamer and pasta insertsso
versatile for cooking vegetables
and boiling spaghetti and
other pastas. You just lift the
insert to drain the waterreally
convenient.
Pasta per favore!Contemporary Stainless
Pasta per favore!Contemporary Stainless
Pasta per favore!Multi-Pot by Calphalon
I added this Multi-Pot to complete
the pots and pans purchase. It has
steamer and pasta insertsso
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Pasta per favore!Contemporary Stainless Multi-Pot by Calphalon
I added this Multi-Pot to complete
the pots and pans purchase. It has
steamer and pasta insertsso
versatile for cooking vegetables
and boiling spaghetti and
other pastas. You just lift the
insert to drain the waterreally
convenient.
Set for Life10-piece setUnison Nonstick by Calphalon
I have used Calphalon pots, wellforever. I just
started working with their new Unison Nonstick,
and I couldnt be happier. If you are a first-
time buyer, like Bill and Christine, I really
recommend this ten piece setit
includes two skillets, three sauce
pans, and a stockpot.
Nonstick Bakeware (5 pc.) by Calphalon
Food and cooking have become part of our pop culture and a major form of entertainment. Chefs are now celebrities and household names. In addition, the demand for specialty foods and fun, new products in the kitchen is on the rise. -Tracy RandallCEO, Cooking.com
Fully stocked ...with all the right equipment, Christine
is ready to cook at home. Her next
conundrum? What to cook! Once
again, Chef Lea to the rescue
is on the rise.
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Platinum Bar Blender (64 oz.) by Vita-Mix
Knife Block SetClassic by Wsthof
Everyday Kitchen Tool Set (15 pc.) by OXO
Round Nonstick Waffl e Iron by Cusinart
Glass Bakeware Set (19 pc.) by Pyrex
Unison Nonstick Cookware (10 pc.) by Calphalon
Food Processor Premier Series (14 c.) by Cuisinart
Large Pump Salad Spinner by OXO
Stand Mixer(5 qt.) by KitchenAid
Electric Griddler by Cusinart
Measuring Cups by RSVP International
Nonstick Bakeware Set by Calphalon
Measuring Spoonsby RSVP International
Convection/Toaster ComboThe Smart Oven by Breville
Box Grater & Zester Set by Microplane
Stainless Multi-Potby Calphalon
Mandoline Slicer by OXO
Short and Sweet Sho ing Li
A handy recap of Chef Leas kitchen essentials
NEW COOKS WANTED!2010 Tasty Award Winner for BEST FOOD DVD, Cooking for the Clueless walks new cooks through clueless questions, delicious recipes and expert tips for avoiding kitchen disasters. Fun and approachable, it's the perfectperfect gift for new cooks.
www.cookingfortheclueless.com
How to makeStuffed Medjool Dates +a Miele moment!
How to makeStuffed Medjool Dates +a Miele moment!
CHEF LEA MCINTOSH has been out and about making local appearances and meeting her peeps face-to-face. At the San Francisco Design Centers Culinarium, Lea showed AphroChics Jeanine Hays (and the audience) how to make her chic bites for entertaining. Rhonda Hirata, SFDC Marketing Director, is ready to taste! Delish!
WORKING KITCHEN SET BY CHRISTOPHER PEACOCK
livelivelivelive!
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SUNGHI SONIA MORSELLA
cooking: chef lea
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This rack works extremely well on smaller roasts, and its really inexpensive. A bonus is that you can get away without trussing by adjusting the sides up or down to hold the roast rmly in place, allowing it to cook evenly. And you can leave behind those large roasting pans for your holiday birdsset this rack on a foil lined sheet pan, and cleanup will be a cinch!
Available at crateandbarrel.com - $7.95
CHEF LEAS PICKS THAT PACK A
Small Adjustable Roasting Rack
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The Flavor BibleThis is one of the books I cant live without. Dont expect a book of recipesthis is for freestylers! The Flavor Bible will help you think creatively to dream up avor combinations youd never have contemplated. Its an alphabetical index of complementary combinations for a particular ingredient, and its meant to inspire rather than dictate. I wish I had had it when I was in culinary school, but I am happy that its front-and-center in my reference library now.
Available on amazon.com - $35Available on amazon.comAvailable on amazon.com
The Flavor Bible
Self-Scraping BeaterBlade AttachmentsA huge thank you to NewMetro Designyou people are culinary gods! This invention keeps to its word and scrapes the bowl from the get-go, so you never have to stop midway to scrape down the sides of the bowl.Available at surlatable.com - $29.95
cooking: kitchen newbies
A wonderful ceramic bakeware setperfect for making my Gringoladas! The colors are sweet andeven sweeterthese pieces go from freezer to microwave/oven to dishwasher.
Available at crateandbarrel.com - $29.95
3-Piece Spring Potluck Baker Set
This knife is versatile and makes a great addition to anyones knife collection. Before discovering it, I would put down my chefs knife and use a serrated knife on thicker-skinned vegetables, like tomatoes or bell peppers. But this Santoku is so sharp, it slices right through without effort.
Available at surlatable.com - $129.95
Miyabi Santoku Fusion Hollow-Edge Santoku
Unio Moscatel Vinegar by Uni Corporaci Alimentria Ahhhhhh. This vinegar has the perfect balance of acidity, avor, and color, which makes it a great choice for any vinaigrette dressing. I love it and hope they never stop making it.
Available at taylorsmarket.com - $8.99
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Matfer Borgeat Sauce Whisk Use what the professional pastry chefs usethe Matfer Borgeat sauce whisk. It has a very comfortable handle, is durable, and can be thrown into the dishwasher. You need total comfort when whipping up cream for your summer berriestrust me, a great whisk makes all the difference.
K nown as the Well-Heeled Hostess, Kelly Lyden loves to plan a party. Ah-ha! we shouted, and proceeded to ask her if shed create a partynot just
any partybut a little girls birthday party (sans the
princess; weve nothing against fair maidens mind you,
but come on! Disney holds the patent on princess).
For this challenge, Kelly shunned themes altogether and
pulled out her magic wand to design a party inspired by
a color palette and patterns.
Kelly Lyden creates a silhouette-themed soire!
Photography by Sisterrazzi Photography
entertaining: kid parties
Kelly Lyden creates a silhouette-themed soire!
Models: Mackenzie Hemsworth (as Charlott e) and Penny Lane (as the perfect guest!)
Make-up by Perfect Look Makeup
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My goal was to present a party with an updated,
preppy look using a bold black, white, and grass-
green palette, says Kelly. I incorporated a couple
of patterns throughoutSwiss dot and latticeand
created a simple girl silhouette for some extra charm
and appeal.
Kelly designs all the graphics, so every detailinvitations,
centerpieces, banners, signs, stickers, cake toppers,
etceterahas a crisp, coordinated look.I aim to create
parties that are visually appealing to both children and
adults, says Kelly. Appealing? Stunning is more like it.
Kelly Lydens bold green-and-black color theme for a little girls party is refreshing and unexpected.
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Repurpose a piece of furniture from your home
to use as your dessert table. Bookshelf
wardrobeor in this case, a consoleit adds
instant interest. Kelly framed the console with
handmade pom-pom garlands that she draped like
curtains. It adds that perfect touch of whimsy. An
enlarged girl silhouette, featuring the birthday girls
name, is a focal point that draws the eyes attention
and then leads it down to view an emerald candyland!
I used all white serving pieces and glass jars to keep
the look consistent. The green candy really pops!
Kelly carries the party theme throughout the treat
offerings. Couture sugar cookies are printed with her
designs on top, cupcakes are adorned with custom
fondant toppers, and brownie bites get a dollop of
vanilla frosting and coordinating toppers. Green-
and-white candies in apothecary jars are displayed
with handmade labels and black-and-white polka dot
ribbon.
Kelly created a chic dessert bar using her custom-coordinated graphics, glass apothecary jars, and oodles of sweet treats!
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I love creating table settings that are geared for
children, but have adult elements. For this party, I
made custom tablecloths using white denim with
a black and white Swiss dot ruffle hem edged with a
grass-green trim. The napkins are made from the same
Swiss dot fabric and trimmed in white rickrack. Kelly
pulled in the partys signature green using silverware
and tumblers she found through Pottery Barn Kids.
For the centerpiece, Kelly wanted to make something
easy to recreate. I embellished simple white pots from
IKEA with large black rickrack trim. I put two on each
table, filling one with wheat grass and the other with a
pink floral pomander. (Notice how Kelly cleverly added
an unexpected burst of pink!) A centerpiece stick was
inserted into each vaseone a monogram, the other
a silhouette. A coordinating banner and pom-pom
garlands hang overhead. Our favorite detail? Individual
chair place cardseach chair has a silhouette tag
personalized with each guests name tied to the back
with a polka dot ribbon.
With the dessert table trend being so popular, it
takes some pressure off of having to come up with
a party favor. Children (and adults) love filling up
containers with sweets from the candy table to bring
home. Kelly recommends focusing time and energy
on creating darling packaging for them to use. For this
party, she embellished white tins with polka dot ribbons
and stickers of the modern silhouette. She displays the
tins on a sideboard with a few of the elements from the
dessert bar and table settings, along with a framed note
thanking everyone for coming to Charlottes birthday
party and inviting them to enjoy taking home some treats.
At this beautifully executed event, sweet Charlotte is
the only princess taking center stage, and with Kellys
expert help, shes able to make every guest feel like
royalty. Another well-planned, stylish soire from the
Well-Heeled Hostess!
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meet kellyWe first discovered Kelly Lyden from her blog,
The Party Dress, a site dedicated to all things
entertaining. On it, she shares tons of great ideas
for weddings, parties, dcor, and food and drink!
Kellys graphics are so popular that she recently
opened an e-shop called WH Hostess, social
stationery for the modern hostess. Sweet! And if
you need a guiding hand or just a little inspiration,
you can tap into Kellys creative brain through her
virtual party planning services.
WH Hostess Items Invitation
Hanging Sign
Cupcake Toppers
Candy Jar Tags
Centerpiece Sticks
Banner
Party Favor Stickers
Full Modern Silhouette Collection
AddItIonAl Items
Green Glasses: Pottery Barn Kids
Green Silverware: Pottery Barn Kids
Table and Chairs: IKEA
White Pots: IKEA
Tablecloth & Napkins: Custom made by WH Hostess
Hair Bow: Mel-Belles
Everythings perfect! The party princess patiently waits for her guests.
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We eagerly accepted an invitation for a return engagement to the Dining By Design event in San Francisco! Celebrating a ten-year event milestone, professional leaders from the worlds of furniture, interior design, fi ne art, architecture, fi ne dining, and high-end catering came together to create two evenings of spectacular creativity and epicurean deliciousness. Feast your eyes on a few of the delightful dining vignettes that were on display . . .
entertaining: for a cause
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Our goal was to transport our guests to their childhoods for a nostalgic and happy dining experience through our modern, fresh, and hip dessert bar.KRISTE MICHELINI
PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISA DUNCAN ANDSIMON FU, ES PHOTO CREATION
Keep it clean and modern. Kriste used white, rectangular-shaped platters she found at CB2 and spray painted them black. These
provide a clean and organized base for a table display of sweet
confections.
Pick a color theme. Stick with it and dont vary from it. This will keep the table crisp and modern.
Create a focal point. The three-tiered graphic, black-and-white cake was our focal point, anked by fuchsia carnation balls on
black cylinder vases. You can achieve a similar presentation with
an urn of branches, a tiered cake, or a large oral display.
Take advantage of wall space. If you have wall space, take advantage of it with wallpapered panels of plywood, ag-style
garland, or streamers.
Go for symmetry. Keep all the same candy together, and organize the different varieties in a straight line, like soldiers. Make
sure that you have a balance of the same colors on each side of
your focal point.
Be abundant! Be certain that all of the platters look full and inviting.
Pay attention to details. Create little tags for jars. Use decorative ribbon. Line platters with gift wrap. Make the ordinary extraordinary
through your attention to detail.
Keep it clean and modern. Kriste used white, rectangular-shaped
Interpret this look:
Designer: Kriste Michelini KristeMichelini Interiors
925.708.3417
kristemichelini.com
Contributors: tABle: FG Cabinetry BlAcK sAlt chAirs: Design Within Reach flooring: FLOR plAtters (pAinted BlAcK): CB2 flowers: TwigsStudio, Danville druM shAde: Round Boon Pendant, Y Lighting custoM wAllpAper: Blow Up Lab wAllpAper instAllAtion: Heidi Wright cupcAKes: Karas Cupcakes ApothecArY JArs And cAndY: At the Candy Shop More cAndY: Miette Cakes, Sweetdish, Powells Sweet Shoppe, Danville Chocolates cAKe: The Old Towne Danville Bakery pAinting: Penniman Painting construction: Dan Hill and Tom Alden
Plan ahead by creating a mock setup in advance of your event, advises Kriste. Use Post-it Notes on your platters to label the items, and set up everything ahead of time, so it wont be too overwhelming the day of your event. Focus on coming up with a fun design you will be proud of!
CHIRP!
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Our concept was inspired by the rst element of lifewater. Life began in water, and all living things need it to survive. We used colors of the ocean with touches of the rainbow for a vibrant environment. We also wanted to prove that a rich and traditional tablescape can live comfortably in a modern and minimal interior. CLAUDIA JUESTEL
PHOTOGRAPHY BY CRYSTAL SHAFER
Visually, Claudias team juxtaposed cool against warm, organic against manufactured, and modest against precious. These
contrasts always make any space more interesting and inviting.
Downplay the preciousness of a table by foregoing the use of a tablecloth or placemats, and mix in more humble objects and
materials.
Layer individual salt cellars and sculptural objects at each place setting, and instead of a single vase of owers, cluster a group of
objects at varying heights for an organic centerpiece.
Use accent colors to warm up a cool color palettecase in point: the images of the jelly sh added a rainbow of color against
the coolness of the deep-blue sea!
Consider sheen and texture to create a mood, veering towards formal or casual, as desired. We intentionally combined both.
Visually, Claudias team juxtaposed cool against warm, organic
Interpret this look:
Designer: Claudia Juestel Adeeni Design Group
415.928.4685
adeenidesigngroup.com
Contributors: CaBiNetRY: Modern Purism Floating Cabinets (in Oxyd, aqua blue high-gloss finish) by Poggenpohl San Francisco* MOss & WillOW BaCKsPlasH: Floral LAtelier (Dominique Pfahl and Anthony DeLeon) CHaNdelieR: Venetian Mercury Glass Chandelier M-7 by Jean Karajian, from William Switzer diNiNG taBle: Oak veneer desk in Marsh Oak by Poggenpohl San Francisco* diNiNG CHaiRs: Wien chairs by Calligaris, from KCC Modern Living CustOM diGital GRaPHiC Wall aNd FlOOR COVeRiNGs: Christel Heinelt steRliNG silVeR: Acorn flatware, Cosmos 1920s tea service with ivory handles, pair of 1930s bowls, from Danish Silver CHiNa: Jaipur platinum china by Michael Aram for Waterford, Colleen crystal stemware by Waterford, from Bloomingdales aCCessORies: Selenite crystal Iceberg lamps, Egg salt cellars, Dandelion glasses, from Roost (on loan from Floral LAtelier) NaPKiNs: Custom silk Dupioni napkins by Adeeni Design Group CONstRuCtiON: Bradford Construction
Special thanks to Joseph Saitta and his team.
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as students, we learn that the best design is often a result of the ability to rede ne a space utilizing a unique and original perspective. Our design evolved as a universal expression of all of our own stories, and together we were able to deliver a space that is inviting, challenging, unusual, exciting, and cohesive STUDENT TEAM, ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY BOB TOY ANDSIMON FU, ES PHOTO CREATION
Play with light! Use acrylic, metal, and other re ective materials on your table and up-light them for a very dramatic effect.
Use natural bers to bring in textural elements and softness to the space.
Acrylic cubes play with the light, allowing it to pass throughout the space, making it feel larger than it is.
The handcrafted prism-like pendant is purposely over-scaled to add strong visual impact.
The student team designed the table and created it with Plexiglas from TAP Plastics.
Add a personal touch by crafting your own linens. Here Galina Georgieva used a string with acrylic fabric paint to make a pattern
and then silk-screened the design onto the linens.
Play with light! Use acrylic, metal, and other re ective materials
Interpret this look:
Design team: AcAdemy of Art University,
interior design depArtment
Ernesto Mariotto, Academic Advisor
Colin Daly, Project Manager
Michael Barnett
Julie Exley
John Ferzan Felah
Archer Firouzi
Galina Georgieva
Todd Gildred
Marli Jones
Ronit Stein
Katherine Tincher
Contributors: fLorAL ArrAngement:
IXIA
pLAce settings:
Dandelion
cUps And pLAcemAts:
Z Gallerie
prism pendAnt:
Designed by Katherine Tincher
metALsmitH:
Michael Maes, Archie Held Studio
constrUction:
Niels Traynor,
Landforms Landscape
cUstom seW ing:
Lisa Stack Custom Accessories
scULptUre:
Coup dEtat
optic cUBes:
by Kartell, from Y Lighting
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EMERALD CITYNew
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We were inspired by the classic movie The Wizard of Oz, seeking to create a new Emerald City table setting thats sparkling, over-the-top, and glamorous! This is pure escapismleave the black-and-white world behind for an evening of just pure imagination. LILY YEUNG
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIMON FU, ES PHOTO CREATION
Dont be color-phobic. The Emerald City was all about the re ection of courage and heart, and embracing the mind through
lively colors.
Let your imagination run wild! Mix various vibrant colors together, and they will work together tastefully. Add loads of embellishments,
giving your guests something to ooh and ahh over.
Be whimsical. Set a theme that evokes fun childhood memories, and youll have an atmosphere of hope and happiness!
The handcrafted prism-like pendant is purposely over-scaled to add strong visual impact.
Add ourishes. Use a plain tablecloth and attach your own handmade rosettes. (Search the blogosphere for DIY assistance)
Make an Emerald City centerpiece. Use cylindrical glass containers in varying sizes, LED lights, and green Water Gels. Fill
the containers with water and add green food coloring. Then use
green Water Gels as a sustainable base for submerging the lights.
When complete, the lights will appear as though they are oating.
Rent! You dont have to purchase every prop, chair, tablecloth. You can rent items, even for a small dinner party.
Dont be color-phobic. The Emerald City was all about the
Interpret this look:
Design team: LiLy yeUng
Wildflower Linen
415.282.7727
wildflowerlinens.com
pAige BenjAmin
Passiflora Designs
650.588.1416
passifloradesigns.com
Contributors: tABLe, Linens, cHAir covers,
nApKins, nApKin rings:
Wildflower Linen
fLorAL pieces, WALL frAmes:
Passiflora Designs
WALL drop, cHAndeLier,
mirrors, gLAssWAre, tABLe
settings, cHiAvAri And
deco cHAirs:
Rented from Hartmann Studios
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MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIMON FU, ES PHOTO CREATION Medieval
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We started out with the Beetle wallpaper, and our dining space evolved from there. I wanted to do a traditional place setting with unconventional objectsturtles as plates, wood goblets as glasses, and feathers and twigs as utensils. It reminds me of a modernized medieval dinner party. ALISON DAVIN
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIMON FU, ES PHOTO CREATION
Interpret this look: This table is whimsical and funand not too fussy. Its more enjoyable when nothing is too precious or breakable.
Look to ora and fauna (the world of nature) as your starting point.
Use unconventional items as your place settings.
Find a weathered door from a salvation yard to use as your dining table.
Mix primitive objects with crystal for a study-in-contrasts tabletop.
Taupe, chocolate brown, and carnation pink make a stunning color palette.
Designer: ALison dAvin
Jute
415.380.8330
jutehome.com
Contributors: WALLpAper:
Beetle, from Porters Original Paints
WALLpAper instALLAtion:
Heidi Laurent Wright no link
cHAndeLier:
Dessin Fournir,
from Kneedler-Fauchre
AntiQUe rUg:
Tony Kitz Gallery
tABLe:
Reclaimed wood from
Blacks Farmwood
17tH centUry cHAir:
Colonial Arts
19tH centUry cHAir:
Jute
frencH seWing stooLs:
Restoration Hardware
piLLoW fABric:
Osborne & Little
piLLoW trim:
Vintage, from The Ribbonerie
tUrtLes, feAtHers, tWigs,
Wood goBLets, fLoWers:
Floral LAtelier
Knives, cAndLes, crystAL:
Jute
siLver goBLets And forKs:
Anthem
constrUction:
SF Builders
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The table was inspired by our executive chef, Yigit Pura, who was declared the of cial winner of Top Chef Just Desserts on Bravo the night of this Dining By Design gala! I designed an abundance of desserts made completely from owers and included topiaries made from Yigits signature macaroons. To keep the focus on the brightly-colored sweets, I used all-white furniture and tableware. BILLY COOK
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SIMON FU, ES PHOTO CREATION
Interpret this look: Get crafty! Arrange owers in ice cream dishes, tart pans, and leftover cupcake liners. Arranging owers in pie pans and cupcake
cups felt a little ridiculous, but the results were mouth-watering!
We made larger cakes by hot gluing fresh owers onto oasis forms, and the topiaries were made with Styrofoam cones featuring
Yigits incredible French macaroons.
Guests rst names were lettered on place cards using sugar letters like the ones our moms used to decorate birthday cakes
when we turned six!
Find a weathered door from a salvation yard to use as your dining table.
Give each guest a sweet treat to take home. After making guests sit among all of the faux treats, I felt they needed something real,
too. Yigit made chocolates that we presented in small, white gift
boxes, so everyone left with their just desserts!
Designer: BiLLy cooK, eXecUtive designer Taste Catering and Event Planning 415.550.6464 tastecatering.com
Contributors: fLorAL desserts:
Billy Cook and Katie Burley,
Taste Catering
fUrnitUre:
Rented from Hartmann Studios
cHinA:
Juliska from Gumps San Francisco
A Decade forDIFFAFor ten years The Design Industries
Foundation Fighting AIDS,
founded in 1984, has partnered
with the AIDS Research Institute
at UCSF to produce Dining By
Design in San Francisco. The
proceeds support low-income
patients at the citys largest HIV/
AIDS health clinic, the UCSF
Positive Health Program (PHP)
also known as Ward 86located
at San Francisco General Hospital
and Trauma Center. The worlds
fi rst HIV/AIDS clinic, PHP is
known worldwide as an innovator
in compassionate patient care.
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Elevating heart rates with
hot kitchen designs
Rising
ekofabrik.eco-friendly home decor
ekofabrik.eco-friendly home decor
www.ekofabrik.etsy.com
Old money pillows for a refreshingly new space!
Need change?
Elevating heart rates with
hot kitchen designs
Rising
decorating: design chronicles
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In The Clouds
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Design By:
Photography by Lisa Duncan
and Wayne Miller
Kriste michelini interiors925.708.3417kristemichelini.com
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that is functional, yet that is functional, yet that is functional, yet that is functional, yet that is functional, yet
timeless. She effectively timeless. She effectively timeless. She effectively timeless. She effectively
used subtle shades used subtle shades used subtle shades
of white to blur the of white to blur the
boundar ies and visually boundar ies and visually
expand the kitchen.
Its a fresh, clean, and
simple kitchen where
she looks forward to
cooking every day.
highlights crisp, whitE cabinEtry with shakEr stylinG
sEaMlEss coUntErtops and intEGratEd sink on island
siMplE, chUnky hardwarE and FiXtUrEs
scUlptUral liGhtinG
clEan-linE dEtailinGno Fancy EdGEs to coUntErtops or
EMbEllishMEnts
addEd contrast oF dark aGainst liGhtwalnUt Floors, tablE,
chairs, and barstools
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Design by:Kriste Michelini Interiors925.708.3417
kristemichelini.com
http://www.kristemichelini.com
Photography by Lisa Duncan & Wayne Miller http://lisaduncanphotography.comhttp://www.wmphotos.com/
Glass backsplash: accent
European kitchen & bath
stovE, ranGE & hood: viking
dishwashEr: Mele
sink: Franke psX110309/18
Undermount single bowl kitchen
sink
FiXtUrEs: tara classic, dornbracht
coUntErtops & intEGratEd sink:
caesarstone (2141) blizzard
pEriMEtEr coUntErtops: carrera Marble
cabinEtry: FG cabinetry
kitchEn tablE: portica from room &
board
pEndant liGhtinG: drop 1 and drop
2, from design within reach
chairs and coUntEr stools:
cherner
drUM shadE: limn
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Party Central
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and airy entertainers dream and airy entertainers dream and airy entertainers dream and airy entertainers dream
kitchen.
Design By:
Photography by John Hayes
Brian dittmar design, inc.415.235.0529briandittmardesign.com
Party Central
PERIMETER PAINTED CABINETSSTAINED-WOOD ISLAND
A BLEND OF CABINETRY STYLESSHAKER + ARTS AND CRAFTS +
TRADITIONAL
CUSTOM CHERRY WOOD ISLAND TO LOOK LIKE AN ANTIQUE
REPURPOSED TABLE
MODERN STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES
VINTAGE-LIKE LIGHTING
CLASSIC OAK FLOORS AND CARRERA MARBLE COUNTERS AND
BACKSPLASH
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cABinetry: diamond cabinets
AppliAnces (refrigerator, dishwasher, range, vent hood, wall oven, and warming drawer): thermador
Wine cooler: ge monogram
FAucets: rohl
pendAnt lighting: hudson Valley lighting
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Sizzle Factor: Romantic Days-Gone-By Charm
Enchanting Cottage
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kitchen they envisionedkitchen they envisionedkitchen they envisionedkitchen they envisioned
and more!
Design By:
Photography by Dean J. Birinyi
Viscusi elson interior design650.941.7800veinteriordesign.com
rutt of los Altos650.941.1170ruttoflosaltos.com
Enchanting Cottage
CLEANED-UP FLOOR PLAN ELIMINATES SEPARATE ROOMS AND CREATES
MORE SPACE
LAUNDRY INTEGRATED INTO THE REFRIGERATOR WALLSINCE WASHER
AND DRYER ARE DEEP, A TYPICAL DEPTH REFRIGERATOR WAS USED, SAVING
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FROM THE PRICE OF A BUILT-IN
SMALL L-SHAPED COUNTER IN THE MAIN RUN OF CABINETS FOR SEATING
AND ADDITIONAL STORAGE
CLEVER SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR WORK AREA TABLE THAT TAKES UP NO LEG
ROOM
SINGLE-PANE FRENCH DOOR FOR EASY ACCESS TO BACKYARD
TRIP TO LOCAL TILE COMPANY TO SORT ONE-BY-ONE THROUGH THE BONE
YARD OF TILES FOR A MONEY-SAVING, CUSTOM BACKSPLASH
ACCESSORIZING WITH HEATH CERAMICS, FAMILY HEIRLOOMS, AND ESTATE
SALE FINDS
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cabinEtry: regency, from rutt of los altos
tilE: Fireclay tile
coUntErtops: caesartone
FarMhoUsE sink: rohl
rUG: company c
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small rooms, and the entire small rooms, and the entire small rooms, and the entire small rooms, and the entire small rooms, and the entire small rooms, and the entire
area is nearly 30 feet long and area is nearly 30 feet long and area is nearly 30 feet long and area is nearly 30 feet long and area is nearly 30 feet long and area is nearly 30 feet long and
only 11 feet wide! Kathleen only 11 feet wide! Kathleen only 11 feet wide! Kathleen only 11 feet wide! Kathleen only 11 feet wide! Kathleen
Navarra visually expanded the Navarra visually expanded the Navarra visually expanded the Navarra visually expanded the
kitchen through an ingenious kitchen through an ingenious
mix of finishes and materials in mix of finishes and materials in
a sophisticated-country look.
Design By:
Photography