Everyday Food and Bourbon-Cherry Brownie à la Mode

Have you picked up your copy of the Everyday Food Special Summer Issue yet? No?! Then, what are you waiting for?! This is a super full issue filled with delectable summer recipes and entertaining ideas. I am a big fan of the monthly small format Everyday Food magazine because it is so easy to tuck into my bag, but I am loving this large format special issue. The idea for this issue was born "...because we wanted to show what summer food means to us, " says Editor-in-chief Anna Last, "...it grew in leaps and bounds, as we tapped into what made us passionate about food and cooking in the first place."

And the passion comes through in every page from the gorgeous styling and photography to the writing and article selection. There is a profile on Ree Drummond and an article on one of my favorite southern chefs, John Besh. Bask Country is highlighted with a beautiful layout on blogger Aran Goyoaga as she entertains with family and friends. And New York Food Writer Mindy Fox shares her roasted chicken dinner menu.

The recipe I couldn't wait to make was on the very last page. I happened to have all the ingredients on hand. (I love when that happens!) The Bourbon-Cherry Brownie à la Mode was easy to put together. Simmering those cherries in the bourbon and brown sugar not only softened them and plumped them up, but also imparted a wonderful bourbon taste without overwhelming the cherries. It is a made for combination with the chocolate brownie. Next up? I can't wait to make the popsicle that's on the cover!

Vintage Flair

In case you haven't seen it on newsstands yet, the 2011 issue of Flea Market Style is out. I didn't even stop to look at it before I bought it because I knew it would be chock full of ideas for reusing and repurposing vintage finds. Turn old silver serving trays into mirrored wall art and tiered dessert stands. Blend the old with the new to create your own unique decorating style. There is even a trip to one of my favorite California Flea Markets - the Alameda Point Antiques Faire.

This issue is filled with so much inspiration, including ideas for using vintage packaging for a bit of nostalgia at your next bake sale or birthday party.

Just puts me in the mood to go to antique stores and flea markets, instead of work.

Fabulous Fall with Sweet Paul

The fall issue of Sweet Paul magazine out and it is gorgeous! 

From new and imaginative pumpkin craft ideas...

...to mouth-watering recipes like his grandmother's Norwegian cinnamon rolls.

The styling and photography in his magazine is perfection and a heartwarming source for fall inspiration.

Aug/Sept Issue of Lonny

The August/September issue of Lonny magazine is online and I think it is the best issue yet. 

My favorite photos are from Cath Kidston's and Rachel Ashwell's homes. They are designers I have long admired, but for different reasons. While Cath Kidston brings brightly colored florals to her designs, Rachel Ashwell is known for her muted, romantic, shabby chic florals. I love them both.


I was very happy to read that at the end of this month, Cath Kidston's Web site will begin offering her products in U.S. dollars and shipping to U.S. addresses. I can't wait!


Cath Kidston's home:

Rachel Ashwell's home:

print vs. online

Amen.

A Sweet Mag

One of my favorite stylists, Paul Lowe, also known as Sweet Paul, has a new online magazine. It is filled with outstanding photography, delectable recipes, and inspirational crafts and entertaining ideas. Check it out!

Speaking of online magazines, the April/May issue of Lonny is out!

Flea Market style

There's a new magazine in town.  It is a Country Decorating Ideas special publication and hopefully it will be coming out more than once a year.

If you enjoy an afternoon perusing a flea market in search of buried treasure this magazine is for you. Edited by Matthew Mead, and Ki Nassauer, it is chock-full of beautiful photos, fantastic styling, and great flea market tips.

It is also brimming with ideas on how to repurpose some of those vintage finds and I particularly enjoyed this article on repurposing funnels. 

Who doesn't love roses? Matthew and Ki show you how you can decorate with fresh roses as well as flea market rose finds.

It is a beautiful and inspirational publication and it is one that I will be referring to again and again. Even if you are not a flea market aficionado, but you love vintage, trust me, you will love this magazine. 

Lonny Love

The third issue of Lonny is out.

The Feb/March 2010 issue is 218 pages of inspiration.  And, check this out:

Recognize the photo of the person on that beautiful bathroom wall?