Cupcakes and Cashmere

Cheese Straws

February 9th, 2011

This past weekend I had a bit of a freak out moment. While having tea with girlfriends on Sunday afternoon at a nearby hotel (in lieu of watching the Superbowl), in walked my favorite chef: Ina Garten. For those of you who’ve followed my blog for even a short amount of time, you know all about my obsession with her. Since I didn’t get up the nerve to say hello (or much less even speak), I decided the only acceptable thing would be to whip up one of my favorite Barefoot Contessa Recipes: her Cheese Straws. Lowfat they are not, but they’re a guaranteed hit at parties, take mere minutes to whip up and come out cheesy and flaky. Now what could be bad about that?

http://sprinklesinsprings.blogspot.com/ Kara
OMG imagine seeing Ina in real life.. because of reading your blog, I’ve become a fan of hers as well (thank you!). Those cheese straws look amazing.
xx Kara
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http://holly-closetomyheart.blogspot.com/ Holly
love Ina and love these treats!
http://www.mylushalisciousblog.blogspot.com Lushaliscious
cheese and pastry, pastry and cheese – it is always a winning combination…yummy. I bet they didn’t hang around long
nicola
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http://yourfashioncafe.blogspot.com/ Vale
wowwwwwww delicious!
http://yourfashioncafe.blogspot.com/ Vale
what such lovely dress!!!!!! it’s magical!
you are amazing!!!!!!
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http://electricdaze.blogspot.com Nicole
Hello that looks amazing. I’m not confident I can pull this one off but it looks fantastic!
http://pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com/ Michelle
soooo yummy looking
http://pinklemonincrystal.blogspot.com
-Michelle (female solo artist in Korea)
http://www.bloglovin.com/en/blog/2004029/la-vie-de-flavi-lifestyle-blog/follow Flaviena
Sooo super yummy!
http://www.justagirl05.wordpress.com elena
This is amazing! I work for Anthropologie, and still have to wait until Vday to see everything, and I can’t wait! Thank you for this sneak peek! Will definitely share!
http://travelmoonblog.blogspot.com travelkate @ travelmoon
I guess Ina isn’t a fan of watching the Super Bowl either!
http://www.snacktive.blogspot.com Heather
I’m surprised you didn’t say hi; she would have loved you! Those treats look delicious, and not boring like some cheese straws are. Using puff pastry is so much fun!
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http://glass-of-fashion.blogspot.com katie
so cool that you saw ina!
the cheese straws look dee-lish!
glass-of-fashion.blogspot.com
http://ellaetcetera.blogspot.com/ Ella
Carbs and cheese, two of my favorite things! These look delicious!
http://dialina.blogspot.com/ Diana
I am in LOVE with Ina too!! I got to meet her a few months ago and she is so sweet! love the posts : )
http://eatreadrant-nadette.blogspot.com/ Nadette@Eat, Read, Rant!
I think everyone who loves food is in love with Ina. Omg, I totally fantasize about meeting her (is that strange?)
http://jleng.tumblr.com/ Jen
As of now I only have a tumblr.. where I reblog inspiring and creative things that provoke me. Following your blog (and this post especially) has inspired me to create one of my own. Oh how I love elegance, vintage and inspiration.
http://hautetherapy.com hautetherapy.com
I’ll bet Jeffrey would love them! LOLs (…I know I would). You should have gone up to her! I felt the same way when I met you, but I went up and introduced myself anyway! Glad I did
http://www.greyumbrella.com christi @ grey umbrella
i just adore your blog! thanks for the sneak peak of bhldn. i was in anthro yesterday {and the day before!} and they were prepping for it in my store. i was talking with the art designer and he was so sweet to let me peak at the dresses they had coming in. OH MY! stunning!!
oh and these cheese sticks have my name all over them.
http://safraonfashion.com safra
i always said i’d start cooking. i think i better get on it. i’m missing out.
http://specktacular-style.blogspot.com/ Annie Speck
Great stuff! Love your photography, style, and all the goodies you share! I love stopping by for a jolt of inspiration and you never disappoint!
xxx kisses ~ Annie
http://fashionsmashionblog.wordpress.com/ Ashley
Oh my gosh, Ina is my absolute favorite Food Network personality. I just watched the episode that featured those cheese straws the other day. I can’t believe you saw her in person!
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http://missdoolittle.hubpages.com/hub/cheesestrawsrecipedeliciousandtasty Emma
These look fab! i love cheese straws, one of my favourite snacks, I just have to be careful not to eat too many, as they aren’t exactly healthy.
Love the photos that accompany the recipe.