Think elegant. Think chic. Think Dean Martin and Frank Sanatra. These oh so beautiful set of two handblown coupes, with a blush tint to the glass and a golden ring at the lip, are a perfect gift for the woman who loves the finer things in life. They hail from the Czech Republic.


…Here’s an elegant egg dish compliments of Floyd Cardoz, executive chef-partner of North End Grill in New York City. It features a variety of locally available ingredients including just a touch of hot spice especially for my Southern Californian readers. Not only is it yummy, its presentation is gorgeous, and the ingredients can be found at a local farmers market or supermarket. Coddled Egg with Crab, Bacon and Leeks (Click here for recipe).
The perfect pairing is Schramsberg 2008 Brut Rosé ($34.85). For the price, this 2008 Brut Rosé gets my vote as a tasteful l gift for Mom’s Day…