Monday, December 10, 2012

Outstanding in the Field Recap

Pie Ranch Dinner
Last Sunday, Mr. Fonty & I flew home to California to join my family at the last Outstanding in the Field dinner of the season. My brother was the host chef, and the food was insanely delicious. Here are some pics from the evening (some from my phone and others from Eloise)
The evening begins with check-in, passed appetizers and delicious wines from Hall Wines (Celia, I know you are jealous) In addition to their own reds and whites, Hall has a new line of wine, Walt, and it is incredible. Some of you may be finding a bottle in your stocking.
Even the pig's head was delicious
 Catching up with by best bud and Mrs. C
 With the chef 
 We then went on a tour of the farm and a foraging adventure. With 2 previous days of downpours, it was a good excuse to break out the rain boots 
 Chickens who give new meaning to cage-free organic

 The creator and director of Outstanding
 Our chefs for the evening, Jeff and my brother Marty


 Make-shift Kitchen
 Let the dinner games begin!
Probably the best soup I've ever had -- and I really like soup ("We both like sooooup" name that movie)
 Grilled Squid -- ate more than my family style share
 Marty's famous 75-day aged beef with chantrelles and a mint chimichuri that I want to drizzle on everything I eat.



 Family Joke : Butternut Squash (we missed you, Scott)
 Apple Tart for dessert
 Marty and his lady, Norell
My proud parents
 Compliments to the chef!!
  Thanks, Mart & Outstanding in the Field for an unforgettable night! 

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Friday, December 7, 2012

Holiday Gift Guide (for her): For the Classy Broad

So we've addressed jewels and items for the outdoor lady, now here are my picks for the everyday classy broad. What's that you ask? Oh, what is that gold thing? Well my friends, that is a dream come true - a GOLD iPod speaker! Holy Moly I need one. 
For the record family, I will take one of each of these items for under my own Christmas tree.

lady


Equipment silk top
my-wardrobe.com


Rebecca taylor
rebeccataylor.com


J Crew long shirt
jcrew.com


Pullover sweater
lagarconne.com



Current/Elliott mid rise skinny jeans
$320 - harveynichols.com



Madewell flat heels
madewell.com


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Holiday Gift Guide: Hostess Gifts

With the holidays comes Christmas parties galore. Don't show up empty handed or with a bottle of $2 Buck Chuck from your "wine cellar". With a little planning, these gifts will have you being the belle of the ball.
And wrapping your pretty is just as important as the gift itself. Show some style with custom gift tags from El y Ella Paper Designs - great for wrapping and gifting!

host
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Holiday Gift Guide: For the Chef


I've said it before that a cookbook is one of my favorite gifts - and what goes better with a cookbook than the tools to turn dreams into reality?
chef

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Thursday, December 6, 2012

Holiday Gift Guide: Gone To The Dogs

In honor of our BooBoo Baby Boxer's birthday today, here is the holiday gift guide for man's (and woman's) best friend. Trust me, you do not want to forget your four legged friend
puppy


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