What’s a girl to do when she’s got a gaggle of friends coming over for dinner and drinks, but doesn’t want to spend a fortune? Ah, yes… Turn to the pages of Elle for a little entertaining advice from fashion royalty Tory Burch. In September’s issue, Tory opens up her New York apartment for a little chat about her designs and her personal take on entertaining. Burch, having first rocketed into fashion fame with her iconic Reva flats, has solidified her place in amongst fashion’s elite with pretty, preppy staples and elegant evening wear, all fused with maximum style and impeccable tailoring.
But I digress.
The true reason I’m gushing about Tory today is over her caterer’s recipe for Roquefort Grapes. Courtesy of Manhattan’s Glorious Food, this recipe struck me for being incredibly simple yet amazingly high-end. I can imagine serving these amongst gourmet crackers and a selection of other cheeses and wines, with chocolates for dessert. Take a look at the recipe below and find an excuse to have friends over for some seriously delicious eats.
Glorious Food’s Roquefort Grapes
- 1/2 pound Roquefort Cheese
- 1/2 pound cream cheese (not gum based)
- 1/4 pound pistachios
- 1 pound seedless green grapes, chilled and free from stems
Directions: Thoroughly blend the cheeses, then cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. In a food processor, chop the nuts finely. Coat each grape by flattening a small amount of the cheese mixture in your palm then rolling the grape and cheese between both palms; transfer to a waxed-paper-lined pan and refrigerate for 3 hours. Roll the grapes in the chopped pistachios to cover completely.
Recipe courtesy of Glorious Food (Stewart, Tabori & Chang).
At the start of this summer my boyfriend presented me with a pair of Ray-Bans for a start-of-summer surprise. Bright and sunshine-y yellow, they instantly perk me up every time I slip them on and have definitely brightened this soggy summer we’ve had on the east coast. But the most impressive thing about these shades is how flattering they are on everyone who tries them on. They seem to suit every face shape, but beyond that, they’re just a cheery twist on the classic ’60s staple. I have no intention of stashing these as the weather starts getting cooler – these will be my go-to for dreary winter mornings to keep me looking bright despite the chill!
We here at Chic Thrills are always looking for ways to save a buck or two anytime we make a purchase, whether it’s a pair of killer shoes at 
