Celebrity Life

Rabbit Ballantine by Ashley Binder at Middlethorpe Hall, York, England Ashley Binder is the Head Chef at the historic Middlethorpe Hall in York, which boasts an award winning restaurant.  Middlethorpe Hall is a 17th century William and Mary country house standing in 20 acres of manicured gardens and parkland just outside of the historic medieval […]

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February 14th is a day of love, romance, and remembrance.  Also called the Feast of Saint Valentine, individuals take this opportunity to reflect on their love for others and to recommit to lasting relationships. On this Valentine’s Day, you want to give the best of your love. When only the finest will do, present the […]

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Q+A with Executive Chef Markus Nufer of Outrigger’s Castaway Island, Fiji “To create a new dish, you must first create the idea on paper,” explained Executive Chef Markus Nufer of Outrigger’s Castaway Island, Fiji. Chef Markus is world-renowned for blending his experiences of different flavors from every corner of the globe. In an interview, we […]

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Serves 6 Preheat oven to 400 F. One 5lb leg of lamb, boned, split open Salt & Pepper   Paste for Lamb 2 Tablespoons of brown sugar 1 teaspoon of onion powder 1 tablespoon of whole grain mustard 4 fresh rosemary sprigs, leaves removed 3 garlic gloves 3 tablespoons of Extra Virgin Greek Olive Oil […]

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A selection of Upscale restaurant experiences and the luxurious hotels that host them. In this hustle and bustle world that we live in, every now and then it’s nice to leave it all behind, escape from work to play and make wonderful memories. Not just typical memories but extraordinary ones, where pause is taken and indulgences […]

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With National Caviar Day approaching on July 18th,  James Beard Award-Winning Chef José Andrés‘ shares with us his uber-popular “Jose Taco” recipe, which he adds flavor with Latin flair. Chef Andrés will be serving “Jose Taco” at The Bazaar at SLS South Beach while ditching the traditional recipe of Crème Fraiche and Blini’s. To create the dish, Andrés places delicious […]

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Elegance is a matter of taste. Caviar conjures images of swank penthouse parties where svelte ladies in slinky black dresses sip champagne and dance with financiers or possibly spies. Why does it have the mystique it does? Considered a Russian delicacy; the expensive hors d’ oeuvre, a kilo of beluga caviar can cost as much […]

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In his new book, The Broken Heart Diet, author Tom Formaro takes readers on an entertaining roller-coaster ride through food and love. The son of a Sicilian immigrant and a first generation Italian-American, Tom Formaro is not only a writer, but also a drummer and proud father. The Broken Heart Diet is largely based on Tom’s kitchen experience. […]

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Komodo is the King of Peking Duck Miami’s stylish tri-level Southeast Asian hotspot, Komodo, takes Peking Duck to the next level where, amongst other things, celebrities take selfies with the whole roasted duck dangling from their hand.  Komodo, the first restaurant of Miami nightlife mogul, David Grutman opened in Brickell’s financial district a little over […]

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Julian Carter, the multi-award winning artisan baker established his renowned bakery in 2008 along with Tim Hart. By popular demand they now have multiple standalone outlets as well as their site. Carter takes us through his recipe for his sell out, marvelous mince pies just in time for Christmas…. Ingredients 300g currants 200g raisins 200g […]

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Kick start your weekend with the Hennessy Mango Basil Lemonade. This simple and refreshing recipe brings together Hennessy V.S. Cognac with the exotic flavor combination of mango and basil. CONDIMENTS: 1 1/2 oz Hennessy V.S. 1 oz fresh lemon juice 1/2 oz mango puree 1/2 oz simple syrup top with soda DIRECTION: Shake all liquid […]

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Baklava, made with layers of flaky phyllo dough stuffed with a sweet nutty filling, is a very traditional Mediterranean dessert. Here are the condiments and preparation. Yield:  12 pieces Prep Time:  2-1/2 hours Cook Time:  31 minutes Serving Size:  1 piece Each serving has:  311 calories, 38g carbohydrate, 16g fat, 2g dietary fiber, 6g saturated […]

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