WEEKEND TREAT

This cold Wisconsin weather is making me crave some serious comfort food and I know exactly what it is - French Bistro Steaks or (Hanger Steaks).  It is my favorite thing to order on any menu - whether it be from Balthazar in New York, Florio in San Francisco, Coquette Cafe in Milwaukee or at my friend Mike Mueller's house in Shorewood,  simple and delicious.  As I was paging through my new favorite cookbook, "Barefoot Contessa's Back to the Basics" (which you can of course purchase at the The Home Market),  I decided I would treat myself and take the challenge of making this on my own.  Ina has such a way with food.  Here is the recipe... I will let you know how it turns out.

HOME AWAY FROM HOME

This past Sunday, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel featured my very tiny, yet cozy abode.  I laughed with reporter because I am at work all of the time so I am not quite sure where my real home is - my condo or my store.  I just wanted to share this with you if you did not catch it in the paper so you can get a little glimpse of who I am outside of work - at home.

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At Home with Kate Barrette

SHIPS AHOY!

This season I am so inspired by everything nautical -  anchors, maritime, navy, red, & even spouting whales! It reminds me of the ocean and for some reason spring.  I know it will be here soon. We have already received many new John Derian decoupage pieces with a nautical theme. We are also expecting some great maritime pillows in natural jute with anchors and whales on them. Such a great accent for your home for the spring and summer.  Check out some of new items that we have gotten in and are getting in this spring.

GREETINGS!

Welcome to The Home Market blog!  My (better late than never ) New Year's Resolution was to continually update my website and to become more tech savvy.  Over the past year I have become totally addicted to blogs, everything about them, reading them, finding new ones and even daring to make the proverbial comment on them once in awhile.  I find them to be so interesting and there are so many great blogs out there on the web.  

So hopefully this blog will keep you updated on the information and happenings of life of The Home Market.  Enjoy!