Epicurean Style

Unique LA

I am so excited to be apart of this years....

Unique LA. 

It is December 11 and 12, 11-6PM at the California Market Center. 

They have vendors offering everything from clothing to housewares and edibles to bath and body.  It will be a great place to shop for unique Christmas gifts...so come!  Plus I would love to meet some of your bloggers out there.

But I felt I needed to explain why I had dropped off the face of the earth (a lack of blog posting) and hoped you would forgive me if I wasn't the best blogger over the next few weeks, what with Thanksgiving coming and sewing my little heart out to get ready for this show!   I will try to keep you updated and I do have a couple of very fun reveals coming.  So I will get some things up in the next few weeks, but just hang in there.   I will be back soon!

Only a few hours left...

Today is the last day to enter the giveaway for the aprons, we will be starting another giveaway in the next few days so check back soon! 

 

Aprons {coupon code}

So remember how Pay Pal went down...and we were supposed to have a coupon code day....well, Pay Pal has finally fixed the problem and we are up and running.  

The coupon code I promised... coupon10 ($10.00 off your purchase)

It will be good from 3/30-4/1.  So get out there and buy an apron.  

Don't forget mothers day is coming up (about a month away---his might be the perfect time to pick up an apron for that very deserving mom in your life). 

   

 

First Five People *update*

*****Update****

So....scratch everything below and lets sit and have a little chat.  So, Pay Pal, not my best friend right now, decided to update their website without letting us know, because of that they have created a problem of our website and theirs not being able to communicate.  Apparently, this little huge issue has yet to be resolved.  blah.  

I appreciate all of you that have tried to order today.  I have received many emails about the situation and truly apologize.  Because of this debacle and your inability to order, please accept my apologies and as soon as this situation is sorted out we will offer you a new promo code and it won't just be good for the first five people, but rather for everyone.  I really appreciate your patience and apologize.  

 

As an introduction to the new and improved Epicurean Style apron shop, I am offering the first five people who purchase aprons today a discount of $10.   (Mother's day is coming up, might be a good idea to snag one now)

        Promo Code: firstfive

And please, as you are looking through the website if you have any thoughts or if something seems tricky to navigate.  Pass it on.  I would love to hear from you.

And as an additional favor, if you have a second, please tell me your favorite apron and why in the comments below.

Thanks Much.

Michelle.

...so you want an apron?

.....head on over to Redhead Recipes to enter to WIN one!  Sarah is hosting a giveaway for either Penelope or Paisley apron.

Good Luck!

Valentines Day Sale

At the risk of sounding a bit like an infomerical, let me just say...."Have I got a DEAL for you!"  ha.  No really this is good, you are going to want to hear me out on this one.  I have some really exciting news.  I am doing something I have never done before....I am excited to extend a Valentines Day Sale at Epicurean Style.  

Yes, my very first sale!  How fun is that?!  

I love being able to offer you all a great deal.  So here it is...

 All aprons in my shop will be priced at $58.00 $39.95 for the next two weeks, until Valentines Day.  

Love it?   

I knew you would.  

So head on over to the shop and pick up an apron for that special someone in your life or just pick one up for yourself (I won't tell anyone). 

  

 

Apron News

I have to share this, because I think it is pretty awesome.  One of my aprons was used in a photo-shoot for the Let's Cook section of the Family Fun Magazine.  You can see the actual page of the magazine if you go here.  I have also taken a snapshot of the magazine and posted it below.  

Penelope Giveaway

A long anticipated giveaway.  I've had several emails asking if there would be a giveaway and many questions about how to order these aprons.  I am trying to get to all of the emails, so if you have emailed me, know that I am currently going through my inbox and will get to your email soon.

{ A p r o n   G i v e a w a y }
 

So once again I am doing a little shameless advertising for the aprons...We are having a giveaway. You can choose either the Penelope Apron or the Paisley Apron.

Make a comment below before midnight, Tuesday April 7, 2009. And you will be entered to win. 

Sound good....well, 

....get TWO EXTRA entries by mentioning this giveaway on your blog.

If you are going to mention this giveaway on your blog, mention it in your comment below so I will know to check your blog. 

Good Luck!

Penelope and her twin sister Paisley

I am excited to introduce you to Penelope and her twin sister Paisley.  These two girls have been waiting in the wings for FAR TOO LONG and are excited to make their big debut. 

Their only downfall at this moment is that they will not upload onto the website right and will not let me link the right price to them on the website, so we will have to communicate orders a little differently this time.  I uploaded them onto an esty site, but you can also email me and we can communicate orders through email and pay pal.  I apologize for any incovience this may cause you, but appreciate your willingness to work with me.  

Also, this aprons will not be available in kits and patterns (at least at this time), they are for ready made apron orders only.  Since they are for ready made aprons only and I only have a limited number on hand, I will ask you to be patient with me getting them made and into the mail.

Okay, so lets meet these aprons...

{ m e e t   p e n e l o p e }

 

Penelope is a reversible apron with stripes of ribbon detailing on one side and and pocket with little red bow on the other side.  She looks as though she fell right out of your grandmothers fabric scrap bag, but has a chic modern flair about her.  She will be the envy of all the other aprons in your kitchen and you will be sure to get compliments as you wear this unique apron. 

Price: $58.00

Purchase: Epicurean Style

email me if you have any questions: [email protected]

{ m e e t   p a i s l e y }

Paisley is a reversible apron with stripes of ribbon detailing on one side and a pocket accent on the other side.  She is Penelope's more modern chic twin in pastels.  She will be the envy of all the other aprons in your kitchen and you will be sure to get compliments as you wear this unique apron. 

Price: $58.00

Purchase: Epicurean Style

email me if you have any questions: [email protected]

I'm back...sort of.

I gave myself a little time off with the arrival of our little baby and am now trying to catch up on life and blogging etc.  Things are a little crazy around here still and we are all a little sleep deprived so if this post isn't written or thought out too carefully I hope you will humor me.  :)  

In apron news....I am excited to announce that we will be having an apron announcement tomorrow and that we will be having an apron giveaway with it.  We have all been waiting for this for too long now.  So we will try to get these in your hands as quickly as possible.

We are facing one problem with this apron.  I am having a hard time getting it onto the website and getting the price to show up right.  So for now we are going to have to use pay pal and email to communicate orders on this apron.  This apron will be for ready made orders only.  I am not creating a kit or pattern on this apron (at least for now).  And depending on the number of orders I receive, I will ask you kindly to give me a little extra time to get all of them fulfilled and in the mail.  

I will repost these details with the apron tomorrow along with a more clear ordering strategy.  I hope that you have had a Happy March...I can't believe it is already time for April!!!  The months seem to fly by right now. 

And in keeping with Monday traditions here is a Recipe I think you are really going to enjoy! 

White Chicken Tortilla Soup

 (ingredients are in BOLD)

2 chicken breast (or 2 cans of canned chicken breast)

½ teaspoon cumin

3 ½ cups water

½ teaspoon lemon pepper

4 chicken bouillon cubes 

Simmer the ingredients above for 20 minutes, then remove chicken, cut into small pieces, and then put back in water. (if using the canned chicken you don’t need to simmer this long and you can skip cutting the chicken up into pieces) 

1 large onion (I use one bag of frozen onions)

2 gloves garlic (I use the already chopped garlic in a jar) 

Sauté above ingredients and then add onions to the pot with the broth and chicken. 

Add to the pot: 

1 package frozen white corn

½ can chopped green chilis

1 teaspoon cumin

1 tablespoon worstchesire sauce

3 cans great northern beans

1 tablespoon lime juice

1 teaspoon sugar 

Continue to let simmer until the desired consistency and beans are cooked. 

Serve with: 

Tortilla chips

Chopped green onions

Sour cream

Chopped tomatoes

Grated cheese

Avocado 

This soup is delicious!  It takes a little extra effort...what with all of the chopping that has to be done, but it is SO worth it in the end.