GILDING THE GARDEN: Ten Tabletop Tips

1. Think of the table as a whole including food and decorations.
2. Choose a color scheme for linen, china and flowers.
3. The color scheme should complement colors of the food served.
4. Natural beeswax or white candles are preferred during the day. At night, black candles focus attention on the flickering flames.
5. Use silver candlesticks or:

Eggcups [...]

GILDING THE GARDEN: Designs for Alfresco Entertaining.

Your garden should be an extension of your home—a nook where you can curl up with a book, a corner to chat with a friend, a place to serve cocktails, a space to entertain.
But first things first. Is your terrace, patio or backyard all that you want it to be? Have you always wanted a [...]

Almond Basmati Rice

INGREDIENTS:
1 ¾  cups of water (can be alternate with almond milk, coconut milk or apple cider)
1 cup of rice
DIRECTIONS:
Boil until done.
You can substitute the ¾ cup of water with  almond milk, coconut milk or apple cider to flavor.

Alfresco Mediterranean Salad

INGREDIENTS:
Dressing:

1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ cup pistachio oil
¼ cup pine nut oil
Salad:
3 tablespoons salt
2 cups broccoli florets
1 ripe avocado
¼ cup pistachios chopped
DIRECTIONS:
In a small jar combine lemon juice salt and oils – shake well.
Prepare a large bowl of ice water.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil, add some salt and [...]

Thanksgiving – A Season for Gratitude & Hope

Everyone is buzzing about the new spirituality people are embracing. About higher consciousness and alternative ways to help create more positive energy in our lives.
Thanksgiving is about good eating, about seeing family and old friends. A Feng Chic Thanksgiving is also about the positive energy which can be created on this day giving people a [...]