milk + cookies

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chocolate chip cookies

snickerdoodles

german butter cookies

Even though the myth of Santa is long gone in our household, making milk and cookies is still a fun family tradition during Christmas.

We hope you all had a wonderful holiday!

holiday spirit

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francophile

This weekend we channeled our inner francais as we paid a visit to Williamsburg for the Yelle concert and enjoyed a delicious brunch at Le French Diner (Zucco) on Orchard St.  Tucked away in a cozy space in the LES, Zucco is a stylish nod to classic French favorites like croque madame and ratatouille. We recommend "Le Quartet Du DiManche" if you are going on a Sunday!

for her

Make the ladies in your life happy with these fab, affordable gifts:

1. Rebecca Minkoff Change Purse

2. Marc by Marc Jacobs iPad Case

3. Diptyque Candle

4. Kate Spade Bracelet

5. Lululemon Gym Bag

6. Banana Repulic Gloves

mod chandeliers

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Crystal chandeliers instantly add luxe to any room, but we may just like these fun alternatives a bit more.

winter white

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We've never bought into the whole no white after Labor Day mantra. The cold season is a perfect excuse to pair a luxe winter white dress with patterned tights and a great pair of heels or bundle up in a creamy white coat. Here are some of our suggestions to keep you rocking this classic shade year round:

Classic Mini | Portia Dress | Silhouette Coat | Jackson Dress

wrap it up

We've been counting down the days...Wolfnights has finally opened @ 99 Rivington and we were lucky enough to be their first customers last night! All we can say is, DELICIOUS.  Definitely not your classic wrap, but surely a gazillion times better. 

We went for the Brother's Grimm: chicken wrapped in a chestnut & chilly dough with pickled shitake mushrooms, raisins, plantain chips, and a chipotle aioli sauce. And on the side, the homemade beet salad. The best part, our bill was $10. Our prediction--the newest addition to the LES is going to be a huge hit.

family recipes

pumpkin stuffed ravioli

stuffed artichokes

sweet potatoes

crab stuffed mushrooms

My mom is a fabulous cook and unlike myself, rarely ever looks at a recipe.  These are some of our family classics just in time for the holidays...nothing beats a homemade meal by mom!

What are some of the dishes that remind you of home?