Posts made in July, 2011
STELLA McCARTNEY SS 2011 / CITRUS FRUIT COMPOTE
Stella McCartney has been defined as a designer who understands women. Always looking at contemporary times and daywear-oriented, she’s known for having adapted a me’s style to a women’s body, making it refined. From her fashion show I picked this dress with a citrus print, which has been at the center of Mert Alas & Marcus Piggot’s advertising campaign. Its colors and pattern made me urge for something refreshing, so I went to buy some fruit with Miranda. If you cut fruit and present it well, it could be an excellent dessert, a real luxury. Speaking of citrus fruit and luxury…there is a place on the Garda lake, called the Mermaids’ Bay, a magic place which has always attracted artists, writers and poets. Walking down a pebbles path, you will come across the lemon tree garden with the statue of Venus. This is one of my favorite places, one of those you promise to yourself you will come back again. I recommend it for a day trip out of town. The beautiful view from the port will leave you breathless. However, if you are staying in town for now, start preparing the citrus fruits. They are beautiful, tasty, healthy and their irresistible sweet smell will bring freshness to your table!
PRADA SS 2011/ CARAMEL BANANAS TARTE TATIN
On the Prada runway we saw a vibrant mix of colors which would make even a peacock jealous. Horizontal stripes for sweaters and dresses, baroque designs, boleros, knee-length skirts, evening strap dresses and much more. But let’s come to the prints: exotic animals and fruit prevailed, drawing the audience’s attention. So you know what? If Miuccia Prada created such playful patterns with bananas, today we use them to make a delicious tarte tatin. One that fills the kitchen with a unique aroma and cheers you up. Who said that desserts are just for special occasions? Ingredients at hand! Then relax and enjoy our work. I will also show you a little trick to slice a banana with a needle even before it’s peeled.
MARNI SS 2011 / CURRY CHICKEN
I’ve chosen another outfit from the Marni Spring/Summer collection. I singled it out because of its unusual shape and its combination of colors. It’s hard to talk about it as a simple dress. Consuelo Castiglioni used macropaillettes, which colors are more or less intense beige, a lot of green and a bit of black. I especially like the bi-color leather bonnet. Starting for such a complex outfit, as far as its fit is concerned, today I want to present a very simple dish you can enjoy on any occasions. I’m sure you’ve cooked chicken before in your life. So why don’t you try this recipe? I’ll reveal some ingredients: chicken breast, red curry, coconut milk. Aren’t you wondering what else you need and what will be the final outcome? It’s a dish I make often, served with basmati rice and grilled or steamed vegetables.
