Month: April 2013
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Amuse-Bouche
Something small before dinner, a party or just with a glass of wine or champagne while chilling. I love nibbling on tiny bites, I guess because they are so small you indulge in their flavours in a different way appreciating each mouthful. Spicy Shrimp 200 g crayfish ( or large shrimps) 4 tbsp Mayonnaise (pref.…
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Layering Jewelry: The Art of Mixing
Outfit of the Day Layering jewelry makes a simple outfit stand out and I believe, this can easily dictate the direction of your style and let your personality shine through. The right accessories complete an outfit, where the variety of mixing and matching makes it interesting, and this is fashion. Wear the pieces you love,…
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Salmon Pastrami
Salmon pastrami is a great light and modern dish suitable for various occasions. It makes an easy appetizer where most of the work is done in advance or a perfect social dish that can be placed in the middle of a table and eaten with chop sticks. Ingredients (makes about 15 slices) 600 g salmon…
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Surprise Dinner Party
There is no greater feeling than seeing the happiness on a friends face that has a beam of excitement. Saturday was just this: A surprise birthday party with white balloons, white roses & tiny bites to eat in great company. My brother and I planned the menu and I’d say, we successfully pulled it off…
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Paris Tip: Boutique Maille Paris
For the love of mustard. 6 Place de la Madeleine, 75008 Paris Mean while in Paris hides the sweetest little mustard store “Boutique Maille Paris” in the Madeleine square right in front of the church. My friend and I accidentally stumbled across it and it’s charm practically invited us in. We were just enjoying a…
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Asparagus with Hollandaise sauce
Since Spring is in hiding I shall bring it to me through seasonal heavenly flavours of the asparagus. This gives me a warm feeling as it symbolizes the beginning of summer, the open sea with the sounds of screeching seagulls and fresh delightful flavours. Asparagus has an elegant refined taste, a vintage Chanel in the…
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The Adaptable Maxi Dress
Outfit of the Day. Maxi dresses are such a delight to wear and essentially will take you anywhere, straight from the office to a fabulous dinner party. Of course they are a ‘must have‘ item for the summer as it’s versatility is a blissful blank slate to pair with your mood. I would love a…
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Maison Jars
The comfort of a Maison Jar. A bit of a trend these days but I can see why, a maison jar is a great simple tip for dinner parties to spruce the decor. A rustic country feeling that meets contemporary ideas and flavours… I love the idea for both drinks and foods and just makes…
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xo amys on Facebook
xo amy’s is on facebook now, just click here or the ‘Like on Facebook‘ button from the right side of the page.
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Black vs. White
All about contrast. Fresh & harmonious. With the right balance in a monochrome colour palette, black and white is a striking combination that creates amazing interior wonders. I thought I would share some inspirational photos of great B&W examples where white spaces have hints of black accents that together create a clean finished look.