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Just me and my boo #Snow chilling! Happy #spring #brooklyn #ny #babies #latergram #whyisnttodaysaturday #photocred @msmayanicol

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I'm at work; this is Prosecco an peach nectar: I love my job! #yay #tgif #cateredbrunch #wefancimami #idrinkoutofbigcups #whoneedsaflute #wegotthemthough #daydrinking #ismyfavorite #oprahvoice #daybuzz #winning #nycwork #yaytheweekend #turnup #buzziskickingin 😊😜😘😁

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Today was an all around great day (except for the DVR dropping the ball by not taping #MadMen, booooo DVR). Definitely a job well done. I've been up since 4, and now I can relax. My couch has never felt this good! Thanks to all the people who shared this glorious day with me. #todaywasagoodday #abundantlyblessed #pink #apron #Easter #Sunday #williamsonoma #istayinaprons

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Today was an all around great day (except for the DVR dropping the ball by not taping #MadMen, booooo DVR). Definitely a job well done. I've been up since 4, and now I can relax. My couch has never felt this good! Thanks to all the people who shared this glorious day with me. #todaywasagoodday #abundantlyblessed #pink #apron #Easter #Sunday #williamsonoma #istayinaprons

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Since we did a before, here's the obligatory #aftershot. #Easter #cake #brownbutterpoundcake #dessert #baking #home #brooklyn

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#easter #brooklyn #ny #stayinthekitchen photocred @hadayalive

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Brown butter pound #cake going into the oven! I never like cake batter, but I tasted this one and it was amazaballs!!! The brown butter lends an incredible complexity to the flavor. I cannot wait for dessert! 😊 #dessert #yum #before #Easter #baking #ThankyouLord #forallofYourgiftsonthisday #happydance #PraiseHim

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My #Easter #candy station is coming along! I still have more to add, but already I like this better than the baskets I usually make! Still have to put together the floral arrangements for the table; super excited for our picnic. Happy Resurrection Sunday ya'll! See you at church! #HeLives #spring #beenupsince4prepping #EasterPicnic #workinprogress 😊💐

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Happy Birthday darling! Though you may be miles away, you are always present in my heart! See you soon; hope you are enjoying your day! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉💃💃💃🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂 @keithrm

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I've been so busy with birthday stuff an life stuff that I've been neglecting my kitchen; the best way to get back into a cooking groove after a slump is to start off with something delicious, simple, and fail-proof. Enter the French omelette! The traditional version has you fold it into thirds and plate without the seam showing, but I'm a rebel I do what I want. Real fast and loose stuff! Perfect for brunch and even dinner in a pinch. Also shows a super simple and super smashing vinaigrette. Please don't ever buy salad dressing; it's a complete waste of your money, and besides, there's more important things to buy like #wine! French Omelette: Back to the Basics #flipagram made with @flipagram ♫ Music: Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong - All My Eggs in One Basket #sunday #funday #home #brunch #brooklyn #cooking #breakfast #eggs #organic #salad #food #instafood #instagood @instagram

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Thanks for the well wishes everyone! #grateful #brooklyn #home #birthday #thanks #flowers

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Birthday #selfie! On to party #1 #ariesseason #nyc #naturalhair #bighairdontcare #kinkycurly #sizecheck #curls

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Yaaaaay it's your BIRFDAY YAAAAAAAAAY @carolinesteed!!!!!!! Woot! Woot! Hoooodie hoooo!!!!! Let the good times roll! Enjoy everything! #birthday #marchbaby #lifepartner #cantgetridofme #fordhamtillidie #notreally #lol

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Tips from the Masters: Susan Feniger

When cooking for a crowd: 

Serve Food on Sticks

“This is a great example of why street food is good party food,” Susan Feniger says. “You just grab a skewer and walk away. The marinade doubles as a dipping sauce.”

  Tip: Opt for Recipes that are Good Hot, Warm or Cold

"Serve dishes that are delicious whether they’re hot, room temperature or even cold, so people can eat when they get hungry, in between Ping-Pong matches by the pool or games of Space Invaders.”

  Pour a Pitcher Cocktail

“I love having this cucumber green tea to hand guests when they arrive instead of the usual wine.”

Source: Food and Wine Magazine

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What I do when you take bathroom breaks...#caughtme! #iloveJoao #brooklyn #solodanceparty #sillytimes #illdothisifyoucometomyhousetoo #JoaoGilberto

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I don't typically drink white wine, but when life hands you lemons...make sangria! 🍷🍹#GlugGlugGlug: the sound of me drinking this whole pitcher, bc let's fact it, it's going to happen! #ivebeendrinking #brooklyn #home #cocktailtime #wine #dontmesswithmyboyfriendvino #tuesdayturnup #whilewatchingRachelMadddow #bcshesthebest #msnbc #standup

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Party Prep: Here are some of the details of the party menu. I served: strawberry thyme spiked lemonade-cocktail, pea and prosciutto crostini-appetizer, Zuni's herb roasted chicken and creamy orecchiette w/spring greens-entrée, and peach and mixed berry cobbler-dessert. My inspiration for the menu was early spring. - http://flipagram.com/f/oDhzTgQlT7