pig digs

Happy Friday! Every week I find such fabulous things when I'm supposed to be working, but I'm going to try my best to condense it to a once-a-month list (trying to devote more time to necessities, less to surfing). 

In addition to the links this month I found myself surprised that I kind of love Shakira as a host on The Voice, I made a lot of rhubarb desserts (soon to be posted) and oatmeal with tofu, an egg and Sriracha (a la Sang Yoon) is maybe the most sustaining breakfast ever (sounds gross, but really, try it sometime). Other than that, Mother's Day is right around the corner so keep an eye out for the new collection - out this Monday!

: Thank you David Lebovitz for giving me yet another reason to be sad I don't live in Paris

: Next read
: Next doc
: Loving this Garden of Delight 
: Next stop: Brazil
: A little freaked, but totally intrigued
: Never knew making ink is such a beautiful craft
: Spaniards truly take gin & tonics to a whole new level
: 30 best places if you love to read
: Never mind that Karlie always looks this good, love that this was shot in our backyard
: Every young cook and/or culinary student should watch this
: If you aren't regularly visiting this blog, you really should. She's 17!
: Take me to Tulum
: A fun quiz to find your best city match
: Great idea for gussying up otherwise old-fashioned pearls
: Bought the black pair and love them so much, I'm also getting the lime pair
: More Paris lusting
: Eco-friendly bee's wrap
: The perfect minimalist, chic outfit
: Sunday supper

petite pig in Martha Stewart Weddings

Big news to share - HUGE, actually. petite pig chocolates are in the newest issue of Martha Stewart Weddings magazine!!! It's surreal to see my little golden eggs printed  - it's like reaching wedding magazine Mecca. 

As part of a fun spread on all things chocolate, the Martha Stewart crew reached out to me in January to take part and I thought I was dreaming when I read the email. Little ole petite pig contacted by Martha Stewart? I mean, how did this happen? 

The whole issue is pretty amazing, filled with gorgeous details and beautiful weddings. I'm savoring every last page. Get your copy on newsstands now, download it on your iPad or catch some sneak peeks online! 

Campfire Bananas Foster and 100 Layer Cake

Who doesn't love a good beach party? The GATHER girls styled a gorgeous beach rehearsal dinner shoot that was featured on 100 Layer Cake a couple weeks ago and petite pig was fortunate enough to take part. 

The GATHER girls envisioned a cozy get together, filled with pretty paper details, big knits, delicious cocktails and yummy treats.

Lupa & Pepi made clever little favor tags for our Pigmints and when the GATHER girls asked me to come up with a fun beach side dessert we decided on campfire bananas foster. 

 

Banans, rum, caramel, whipped cream...it's a combo that can't miss. By putting the bananas on skewers and roasting them fireside, it adds a fun interactive element without falling back on the ole standby S'mores (which there is nothing wrong with at all). 

At home you can re-create the same thing, either by making a classic bananas foster in a pan, firing bananas under the broiler or roasting over an open gas flame, like I did when I tested the recipe. After roasting, dip the bananas in rum, light a match and instant bananas foster! We finished it with salted caramel sauce, candied pecans and vanilla whipped cream, but the possibilities are endless. Just because it's a classic dessert doesn't mean you can't change things up! 

A big thanks to the GATHER girls, Heather Kincaid for her beautiful photos, the rest of the team which I was so lucky to be in great company with and of course, 100 Layer Cake for the post. Please check it out if you haven't already! 

(photos by Heather Kincaid for 100 Layer Cake and petite pig)

Concept, Event Design, Florals, Production, Styling: GATHER Events | Photography: Heather Kincaid | Paper goods: Lupa & Pepi | Furniture, custom napkins, pillows, styling: Borrowed Blu | Cocktails: Pharmacie | Makeup and hair: Tara Downburd-Luftman | Pizza: Urban Pie