The summer post about French country entertaining in Montrozier was about ease and seasonal cooking outdoors. This is different, it's winter in the city. Still relaxed, still homemade, but more polished. The casualness comes from elegance, not from being rustic. But the idea stays the same: prepare ahead so you're present with guests. Use beautiful things you actually own. Make it feel special without making it stressful.

Michele has impeccable taste.  Literally.  She always orders well in restaurants, and is our go-to source for cocktail recommendations.  When we're all ordering dessert, Michele will simply say "I think I'll have Amari," and suddenly we're all scrambling to change our orders.  

Sometimes one craves the ritual of aperitivo, but not the alcohol (or the sweet/salty cravings that come with it).  Behold our favorite non-alcoholic drink recipes with all the interesting, balanced flavors of a well-crafted cocktail. 

Easter is the perfect excuse to get together with friends and family, eat delicious food, and celebrate all things spring. With the weather warming up and fresh ingredients popping up everywhere, I wanted to try something a little different for this year’s gathering. Enter: quiche. But not just any quiche is fresh, flavorful, and just what you need to welcome the season.

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Something JP hears often around the Furber house is "make the croutons!" In a blink, he whips up a batch of buttery, garlicky croutons.  

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Directly from JP's lips, behold the best organic roasted turkey recipe we know.  JP would like you to know that this turkey will be delicious, but kind of ugly because of his unique roasting technique.  

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A conversation with Food Stylist and Editor, Frances Boswell.

Yes, New Year's Eve owns champagne, but we think it's nice in the summer as well.  It's light, it's sparkly, and it's fun.  Read on for our top five for a Friday afternoon at the shop or a Sunday afternoon at the beach.