Monthly Archives: November 2009

Holiday Gift Guide: For Sisters, Moms & Girlfriends

‘Tis the season to go shopping! Today kicks off HAP’s Haute Holiday Gift Guide Week. Today’s blog focuses on the lady in your life. Whether its your mom, sister, girlfriend or wife, we have a list of top picks to … Continue reading

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Coming Soon: Haute Holiday Shopping Guide

If you are like me, it is 10 a.m. and you are already done with braving the Black Friday shopping deals. You also most likely bought gifts for yourself, rather than those on your shopping list. If you are like … Continue reading

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Apricot Jalapeno Pulled Pork {4 ways}

I am a true believer in quick weeknight meals, which can be very difficult for a foodie. But I would much rather spend time with my husband and daughter on a Tuesday night then spend an hour in the kitchen … Continue reading

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Wine vs. Beer: Holiday Pairings

Want to instantly improve your holiday meal? Pair it with the right drink! I am SO excited to have two of my favorite beverage makers sharing their tasting and pairing tips with us today. Brian Brown, winemaker at Napa Valley’s … Continue reading

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DIY Winter Decor

Confession:  We are spray paint addicts.  What began as a simple project has now left us lurking about our yards searching for new items to turn into works of art. This holiday season we’re partial to covering natural materials, like … Continue reading

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Vintage-Inspired HAP Launch Party

Last Friday we hosted the official launch of Haute Apple Pie!  The party was held at The Home Market in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, a very fitting venue with its mix of vintage and modern home decorations that any modern homemaker … Continue reading

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And The Winners Are….

First off, a huge thanks to all our friends, family and readers who came to last Friday’s HAP Launch Party and made it such a success! An even bigger thanks  to Kate & Amy at The Home Market for opening … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Turkey Calzone

For our last installment of pumpkin week, I decided to aim for a recipe that is a bit more savory and indeed, nice and filling. Adding pumpkin to a close friend of pizza, the calzone, adds an extra splash of … Continue reading

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Browned Butter and Sage Pumpkin Bread

I was so excited to see that pumpkin was our ingredient to use this week. I love cooking with pumpkin because it is so versatile. I have found that using canned pumpkin is just as tasty as steaming and pureeing … Continue reading

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HAP Launch Party ~ Friday, November 13

Join Katie, Anne and Stef for the Haute Apple Pie Launch Party at The Home Market in Milwaukee’s Third Ward this Friday, November 13th from 6 pm – 8 pm. Cocktails and appetizers, created by the HAP girls, will be … Continue reading

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