Pink Daisy Chalk Board
Yardley, Pennsylvania

On April 28th, the Metro New York North Red Cross held its annual Red & White Ball, one of the largest fund raising events in town. One table featured L-Objet's Perlee Bleu.

JULIA KNIGHT FREE GIFT WITH PURCHASE!!!  Purchase can be made online or in store.

Care and Precautions for Porcelain

Porcelain is a material that is perfectly suited to everyday life. It can safely be put in the dishwasher, which will not hurt the decoration, but give it a radiant shine.

Great care must be taken when putting a porcelain dish in the oven. 1400°C fired porcelain can withstand your oven's 300°C, but not thermal shocks. When you take it out of the oven, do not run cold water on it and avoid putting it on a cold surface, lay it on a wooden or material-covered surface, or on a cloth. As for microwave ovens, you must make sure there is no metal (gold or platinum) on the decoration - Raynaud does not today make decorations with microwave-proof fake metal. Only white or color decorations can go in the microwave.

Be creative in your use of the various pieces, for instance... a presen- tation plate can be used as a single-dish dinner plate, as a cake plate, a cheese plate... the dessert plate is perfect for an appetizer or cheese, the fruitcake dish is ideal for "pâté" and also "canapés", "petit-fours" and smoked salmon. The soup tureen is today used for soup, "consommés", "bouillabaisse", "pot-au-feu", pasta... all the convivial and generous dishes. Salad bowls are also very practical for pasta, risotto... sauceboats can be used for fruit sauces.

Exotic cuisine is very fashionable, and if you don't have a Thai dinner every night, remember that the bowls will look lovely filled with "hors d'œuvres" or sauce, and the cups can turn into sugar bowls.

What is your business up to?The Pink Daisy is planning a Julia Knight Spring Fling for May in time for Mothers Day gift giving. We will be offering GWP and raffles and refreshments May 10 -12

What is your business up to?Today we received our first order of Wood Jewels from Julia Knight, a very nice mix of Mango Wood and Enamel. This pedestal bowl makes a great wedding gift especially for those who like to be more casual. We ordered it in snow, but it is available in Kiwi and Toffee. Salad Servers are also available.

House Beautiful Magazine's March issue just hit stands! The whole magazine is dedicated to green. Take a look at our adorable new Apple Green Lace Tea for Two set on the contents page as well as in "The Best!" section starting on page 15.

"Green is such an amazing, confident color. It's life-giving, and it makes me think of nature, health, and vitality." - Kelly Wearstler

Tea Set
"Even if teatime is just a romantic dream, this stacking set will be eye candy on your kitchen shelf. Tea for Two, $340. mottahedeh.com"
 

Blue Lace Tea for Two (S1679) - $380 (Seen below)

 

Here in the Northeast the weather has been playing ping pong with us. It's mainly been warm (relative to what we're used to experiencing this time of year) with cold snaps that chill you to the bone. It is this time of year when butternut squash and other hearty vegetables are still in season. So, why not make yourself some butternut squash soup? Freeze it and pull it out during the next snowstorm. It will warm you right up!

Is there anything more sophisticated then enjoying warm flavorful soup in an exquisite rim soup bowl with a fresh piece of bread from the local bakery? I think not.

Chocolate-Strawberry Ganache Bars on Motahedeh tin plates 

The recipe came from The New York Times. Click here for the full recipe and a little video (CLICK), or keep reading for the recipe. (The original recipe is a dark chocolate-cherry, but I used what I had and that was strawberry jam.

Ingredients:
150 grams all-purpose flour (about 1 1/2 cups)
90 grams confectioners' sugar (about 3/4 cup)
26 grams unsweetened cocoa powder (about 1/4 cup)
1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
12 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
52 grams cherry (or strawberry) jam (about 2 tablespoons)
340 grams bittersweet chocolate, at least 62 percent, chopped (12 ounces)
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon fleur de sel, for sprinkling.

1. In a food processor, pulse together the flour, sugar, cocoa powder and fine sea salt. Pulse in the butter and vanilla until the mixture just comes together into a smooth mass. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment or wax paper. Press the dough into the pan. Prick all over with a fork. Chill for at least 20 minutes and up to 3 days.

2. Heat the over to 325 degrees. Bake the shortbread until firm to the touch and just beginning to pull away from the sides, 35-40 minutes.

3. Cool in the pan for 20 minutes on a wire rack. Brush jam over shortbread's surface and let cool thoroughly.

4. Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl.
In a saucepan, bring the cream to a simmer. Pour over the chocolate and whisk until smooth. Spread over shortbread. Sprinkle fleur de sel on. Cool to room temperature; cover and chill until firm. Slice and serve. (If you want to add some color you can sprinkle or add a layer of edible glitter/sparkles)

These are really good. I love sweet and savory things. The sprinkled fleur de sel on the top adds that savory taste and the ganache just melts in your mouth. Certainly worth a try.

In this weekend's Wall St. Journal interview with chef Sang Yoon, the chef shares his fondness for Thomas Keller's Raynaud Hommage tableware. The specific item shown is the Hommage spoon.

Read full article on Wall St. Journal's website

This weekend's Wall St. Journal profiles the popularity of orchids and mentions Anna Weatherley's fine china orchid plates.

Excerpt: 

The Pink Daisy is proud to announce that we are now carrying Julie Wear Designs. Julie Wear is renowned for her famous paintings of horses. Her original paintings are prized possessions of an elite clientele in the rich and colorful world of Thoroughbred Horse Racing. Her paintings hang in prestigious private and Royal Collections throughout the world and in the celebrated Royal Collection of Queen Elizabeth II. Her Majesty personally commissioned Wear to paint her beloved stallion; the painting hangs in Buckingham Palace.

Stop by to see this beautiful and unique dinnerware or call us for more information.

Julia Knight's Pescador Collection finds inspiration from the sea. With blue being one of the hot colors for 2012, this collection will be a welcome addition to any table. Shown here are a 23" tray,  121/2" bowl, and an 8" petite bowl.  Available in hydrangea, snow and azure.

Martha Stewart Weddings Spring 2012 issue featuring Philippe Deshoulieres Carat Gold and Apilco Taupe rectangular roasting dishes in 3 sizes

HFN magazine features amber-colored crystal dragon vase