I recently came across this most delightful looking dessert from Les Madeleines in Utah on the Stephmodo blog and I almost don't want to take a bite they look so pretty! 

Don't you wish you had been invited to these birthday parties?!

photo: Amy Atlas Events 

If I lived in NYC I would definitely want to throw my child’s birthday party at Moomah! Moomah is brilliant!

The Superbowl is just around the corner and I have to say I am not as excited for the football as I am for my seven layer been dip (recipe from Martha Stewart below) and all of the TV ad’s. Chow has a great article on their favorite food-and-drink ad’s from Superbowls past.

SEVEN LAYER BEAN DIP:

1. Heat oil in a large pan. Add 1 cup onion and the garlic, and cook over low heat until translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in beans, and cook for 3 minutes. Roughly mash with the back of a spoon, adding reserved liquid as needed to attain desired consistency.
2. Mix tomatoes with remaining 2 tablespoons onion and the salt. Mash avocados with jalapenos, 2 tablespoons sour cream, and the lemon juice.
3. Spread 1/2 inch mashed beans into bottom of each jar. Top with 2 tablespoons cheddar, 1 tablespoon scallions, cup tomato mixture, 3 tablespoons avocado mixture, 2 tablespoons sour cream, then 2 1/2 tablespoons olives. (Alternatively, layer all ingredients in a large bowl.) Serve with chips.