New Years Eve is just around the corner!  We can’t wait for the magic of pulling on our favorite glimmering jewels and beaded frocks, enjoying the final moments of 2013 with our closest friends and family and raising a glass of bubbly to welcome 2014. When we received Ladurée’s Holiday Collection Lookbook, we knew that no matter where we planned to watch the ball drop this year, our celebration would be twice as sweet with the addition of one of …

Culinary innovator and artist, Peter Callahan of Peter Callahan Catering, is widely known for his stunning- and delectable- food design.  Often thought of as one of the industry’s best-kept secrets, Peter has created couture menus and trendsetting cuisine for the likes of Martha Stewart, JP Morgan, Kate Spade, Kelly Ripa, Google and …

By Melissa Paul, Features Editor Walk into the Ladurée patisseries in Paris and you are greeted by a rainbow of delicious confections. Specifically, the tasty “crispy on the outside, smooth and soft in the middle” macarons this 150 year old pasty shop is known for by foodies and gourmands. In addition to its signature mint and gold Paris boutiques, Ladurée shops can also be found in Monaco, Switzerland, Japan, Italy, …