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Happy New Year

Happy New Year

Posted by on Jan 1, 2012 in Holidays, Inspirations, Mary-Giuliani, Recipes, Uncategorized
I have 4 pocketbooks that I use throughout the year, one for each season. They are big, messy, and packed with lots of stuff. Once something goes into it, it remains stuck there for a while. I remember watching an episode of Oprah where...
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Can The Waiters Come Dressed As Pilgrims

Can The Waiters Come Dressed As Pil...

Posted by on Nov 10, 2011 in Events, Holidays, Inspirations, Mary-Giuliani, Parties, Recipes, Uncategorized
With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, I want to share with you my idea of the Perfect Thanksgiving meal, which was a result of catering one NOT so perfect one. Very early in my career, I received a call from (let’s call her) Elaine...
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SCHWEDDY BALLS..a true story

SCHWEDDY BALLS..a true story

Posted by on Sep 8, 2011 in Events, Inspirations, Mary-Giuliani, Parties, Recipes, Summer Cocktails, Uncategorized
  Last summer, exactly on the first day I began my highly anticipated two-week summer vacation in Woodstock, I received a call from one of our biggest and brightest celebrity clients that needed a last minute party in the Hamptons. ...
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Pizza In A Cup

Pizza In A Cup

Posted by on Sep 2, 2011 in Inspirations, Mary-Giuliani, Recipes, Tips
When I was 8 years old, my Dad came home with a beta max player and a copy of film THE JERK, so my evening ritual after lights out was to lug this large piece of equipment into my bedroom and watch THE JERK every night.  I must have done...
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From Under the Table

From Under the Table

Posted by on Aug 19, 2011 in Events, Inspirations, Mary-Giuliani, Parties, Uncategorized
  Last Saturday my morning began at 6:00AM with a frantic call from one of our waiters that he was outside our kitchen in Long Island City with the rest of the wait staff, but there were no Chef’s in site and the kitchen containing...
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I WISH

I WISH

Posted by on Jul 12, 2011 in Events, Inspirations, Mary-Giuliani, Parties, Summer Cocktails
Last weekend, while grabbing a quick ice cream cone (½ chocolate ½ mint chip) in the town of Phoenicia, a school bus pulled up and out came 25 or so thirteen year-old girls. They were all wearing Camp T-Shirts and buzzing around with...
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