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  • An Elegant Thanksgiving Appetizer Set Up

    An Elegant Thanksgiving Appetizer Set Up

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    An Elegant Thanksgiving Appetizer Set Up

    Entertaining is one of my favorite things to do so I am excited to host Thanksgiving again this year. When our family is sitting around the table chatting and laughing, I always sit back and take it in for a few moments. I feel that when you look back at life you tend to remember things through rose-tinted glasses so I try to capture that feeling in the moment and not just when looking back. 

    Last year, I created a chic tablescape for our dinner. Since then, we since have updated our balcony with a pretty wall covered in greenery so I want to serve appetizers outside on the balcony this year. 

    Style & Life Blog: An Elegant Thanksgiving Set Up

     Appetizers for Thanksgiving can be tricky…while you can certainly get elaborate, preparing a simple cheese and charcuterie board, some nuts and caprese skewers will suffice. None of these items require cooking (which is perfect since the oven is usually occupied) and can be prepared in advance. 

    Style & Life Blog: Elegant Thanksgiving Appetizer Set Up

    Traditional Fall decor in warm tones like brown, yellow and orange do not compliment my condominium well so I opted for this rose and hydrangea garland. I used marble serving pieces, candles and this fun white pumpkin.  

    Style & Life Blog: An Elegant Thanksgiving Appetizer Set Up

    Make your Thanksgiving special and surprise guests with your version of this elegant Thanksgiving appetizer set up! It is the perfect way to start your celebration and gets everyone in a festive mood. 

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    Bisous,

    Rebecca

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  • An Elegant Amuse-Bouche

    An Elegant Amuse-Bouche

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    An Elegant Amuse-Bouche 

    Almost everything sounds better in French…the language has that certain  je ne sais quoi. While an appetizer sounds fairly straightforward, an amuse-bouche sounds positively delightful. 

    According to Urban Dictionary, an amuse-bouche is “a small appetizer meant to tease the palate before the meal.”  It is a single, bite sized hors d’oeurve that is served as a compliment from the chef.  I enjoy serving delicious bites like this and will be serving this Pear with Prosciutto and Blue Cheese  amuse-bouche next week for Thanksgiving. The combination of flavors is positively divine and this recipe takes 10 minutes to prepare. I have served this a number of occasions and it always receives rave reviews. 

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    Pear with Blue Cheese and Prosciutto

    Ingredients

    2 pears, sliced, I always opt for Bosc pears

    2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

    1 cup arugula

    3 ounces blue cheese, cut into small pieces

    6 slices thinly sliced prosciutto

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    Instructions

    In a large bowl, toss the pears and lemon juice. Layer a slice of pear, a few arugula leaves and a piece of cheese on a piece of prosciutto and roll up.

    Source: www.realsimple.com

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    Style & Life Blog: An Elegant Amuse-Bouche

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    This recipe is perfect to take to holiday gatherings or serve for anything you are hosting! It looks especially pretty on this cheese board featured in our Marble and Copper Home Accessory post and would make an excellent gift.

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    Taste and enjoy!

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    Bisous,

    Rebecca

  • The Perfect Cheese Board

    The Perfect Cheese Board

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    The Perfect Cheese Board

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    When hosting friends for afternoon cocktails or a full-fledged dinner, one of the simplest and most well-received hors d’eurveues is a charcuterie and cheese plate. It allows guests to sample a range of flavors and textures. Since little preparation is needed, it is a staple of mine.

    To create a compelling presentation, it is important to offer a variety of colors, shapes, flavors and textures. As many have dietary needs, it also gives a greater chance there will be something for everyone. Below is a list of what I like to use when creating a board.

    Charcuterie-Offer 2-3 selections. I like prosciutto, pancetta or salami

    Cheese-Select a range of textures and flavors. Favorites include robiola, manchego, chevre, gouda, aged parmesan, blue and camembert.

    Roasted Peppers-Using both red and yellow gives your plate a pop of color.

    Olives-Many grocery stores now offer olive bars, try to include 3-4 varieties.

    Nuts-Marcona almonds, walnuts, pistachios and roasted almonds are all crowd-pleasing options.

    Bread & Crackers-I use a French baguette, sliced. Rosemary crackers, crostini or water crackers are other options.

    Other items I like to include are olive oil, sea salt, cornichons, figs, and sliced pears.

    Hope you and your guests enjoy!

    Bisous,

    Rebecca