Saturday, March 19, 2011

FRESH GRAPE AND CHAMPAGNE SORBET


Fresh Grape and Champagne Sorbet

The sorbet base takes only 15 minutes to assemble, but packs big flavor, thanks to a double hit of grapes. Add any leftover grape puree to a glass of sparkling water or to a quick pan sauce for chicken or duck breast.
Makes about 3 cups
                PREP: 15 minutes
                TOTAL: 5 hours (includes freezing time)

Ingredients
                4 cups seedless red grapes
                3/4 cup Champagne or sparkling wine
                1/2 cup sugar
                1/4 cup frozen Concord grape juice concentrate, thawed
                Few pinches of ground cinnamon
                Additional seedless red grapes (for garnish; optional)

Preparation
                Puree 4 cups grapes in blender. Combine Champagne, sugar, juice concentrate, 1/4 cup water, and cinnamon in bowl; add 1 1/2 cups grape puree (reserve any remaining puree for another use). Stir until sugar dissolves.
                Process mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to container. Cover and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours and up to 2 days.
                Serve sorbet in Champagne coupes; garnish with additional grapes, if desired.


See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo




                          Photograph by José Picayo
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MYRA HOEFER ~ INTERIOR DESIGN IN CALIFORNIA

Myra Hoefer designed this northern California home using a combination of different styles and textures, working well with the monochromatic interior. ENJOY!

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Thursday, March 17, 2011

KASPER ~ DESIGN IN MANHATTAN

The beautiful Manhattan apartment of Kasper is saturated with color, paintings, sculptures, and furnishings.  The designer not only has an extensive collection of art gracing his apartment, some of his collection in being shown in a museum exhibit in New York City.

While in Paris after World War II, Kasper worked for designers Jacques Fath, Christian Dior, and Jean Desses and purchased his first piece of art.  The designer and collector is now interested on contemporary photographs.  ENJOY!












To read more about this stunning apartment, pick up your copy of the April issue of Architectural Digest.


If You Missed ~

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STEVEN GAMBREL AND JOHN TOATES ~ INTERIOR DESIGN IN CONNECTICUT

The talented interior designer Steven Gambrel and architect John Toates redesigned a 19th Century home in Connecticut, adding clerestory windows, tudor styled arches, and English chestnut. ENJOY!

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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

MILES REDD ~ DESIGN IN MANHATTAN

Is there anything left to say about the talented Miles Redd that I haven't already said?  Well I thought not until I ran across this Manhattan home designed by none other than Mr. Redd himself!

If your are not familiar with Miles Redd or his work, I have written enough about his work to fill a book, so if you are interested in learning more, visit the previous posts listed at the end of this piece.  ENJOY!






To read more about this home pick up the April issue of House Beautiful.
To read more about Miles Redd visit here, here, here, here, and here.




See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo
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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

RICHARD SHAPIRO ~ DESIGN IN MALIBU

When Richard Shapiro decided to renovate a getaway on Malibu's Broad Beach, his plans were very specific.  Shapiro, an antique dealer, furniture designer, and interior designer, wanted a secluded home that he could escape to when work allowed.

The home has a Mediterranean influence, with sanded frescoed walls giving them an old appearance.  The interior, with its tall ceilings, has several styles of furnishings, giving the home a warm, yet airy personality.  ENJOY!















To read more about this beautiful home, pick up your copy of the April issue of Architectural Digest.



See you soon,
Teresa
xoxo
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