Tamu's Cafe #9, Happy Summer with Paula Cademartori

Hey Gnammy Birds! Here's our latest installment of Tamu's Cafe with handbag designer Paula Cademartori. She's a super talented designer and a dear, dear friend. Follow us as we stop by her showroom for an accessories play date. You'll want every bag that pops on the screen. The Resort 14 collection will beyond inspire you with its colorful combos and and I-need-now fringes! And when you've filled your eyes with Paula Cademartori bag-candy, prepare your stomach for what we've got cooking. This time we're on the BBQ, because it's Summer and what's better than a tasty grilled feast? So grab a glass of your favorite drink and enjoy our Summer video. Baci!

Cafe Specials
Food and Style Questionnaire
GB: What is your favorite dish?
PC: I love Japanese cuisine, but as a Brazilian living in Milan, I never turn down a nice plate of spaghetti with fresh tomatoes and basil.

GB: Where would you take us out to dinner?
PC: At Giacomo’s, for a delicious baked John Dory.

GB: What is your favorite kitchen tool?
PC: A spoon!!

GB: You first style or fashion memory?
PC: My grandma’s jewels and accessories, which I was always playing with.

GB: The piece that's always in your closet?
PC: A super colorful dress and a Cademartori bag!

GB: A style that you will never try?

PC: I’d have to say gypsy style.
Food suggested by Gnam Box
- Beef, sausage and pepper skewers
- Corn on the cob
- Grilled zucchini
- Roasted marshmallows for dessert

Wine
- White, Marziano Abbona Roero Arneis Occhetti
- Red, Marchesi Antinori Tenuta Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato Bolgheri

Flowers
- Mixed bouquet purchased at a flower kiosk (for those busy, crazy moments when you don't have time to make your own :-))

Style
- Tamu's Look: Hawaiian print button-down by Stella Jean, flip skirt by Carven, sandals by Pierre Hardy and handbag by Paula Cademartori.

Music By- Monsieur Periné - La Muerte Amplificado.

Video
- Alessandro Dotti & Andrea Barosi

Production
- Annina Piana

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Tamu's Cafe #8, Happy Fourth of July with Massimo Giorgetti

Hey Gnammy Birds,

We've got an awesome new installment of Tamu's Cafe just in time for Fourth of July. Our special guest Massimo Giorgetti, designer of the super amazing, print loving brand MSGM, joins us in the kitchen to make the perfect Fourth of July BURGER. GNAM! The video is great fun with lots of hilarious moments. Please enjoy and HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!

Cafe Specials

Food and Style Questionnaire

GB: What is your favorite dish?

MG: Spaghetti al dente with tomatoes and basil.

GB: Where would you take us to dinner?

MG: To Giacomo Bistro, I adore it!

GB: What is your favorite kitchen utensil?  

MG: The cocktail shaker.

GB: Your first style memory?

MG: A red fox fur coat worn by my aunt in the 1980s.

GB: What's your ultimate style staple?

MG: A melange sweatshirt.

GB: A style that you will never try.

MG: Gypsy.

Food suggested by Gnam Box

- Hamburger 

- Strawberry Milk Shake

Flowers

- Mixed bouquet purchased at a flower kiosk (for those busy, crazy moments when you don't have time to make your own :-))

Cameo Appearance

- Pane,  Massimo's Jack Russell Terrier

Style

- Tamu's Look 1, MSGM sweat top and trousers, Miu Miu shoes

- Tamu's Look 2, all MSGM, collar in both looks by CeCe Toppings.

- Ste e Ricky's sweat top and buttondown by MSGM

Music By

- Robin Thicke FT. T.I. & Pharrell- Blurred Lines

Video

- Alessandro Dotti & Andrea Barosi

Production

- Annina Piana

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Tamu's Cafe #7 with Vintage Enthusiast J.J. Martin, Part II

Hey Gnammy Birds! Here is Part II of the total yumminess that  is Tamu's Cafe #7 with special guest J.J. Martin. In this episode we step into the kitchen for some cooking magic. Please enjoy!! We sure did!
Cafe Specials   
Food Suggested by Gnam Box 
- Water infused with fresh mint and cucumber slices
- Spelt with pesto and caramelized tomatoes
- Sauteed pears toped with melted dark chocolate and served over a  biscuit 


Wine
Franciacorta- Ca' del Bosco, Cuvée Prestige 

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Tamu's Cafe #7 with Vintage Enthusiast J.J. Martin, Part I

Hey Gnammy Birds! Here is the total yumminess that we promised you yesterday. In this two-part installment of Tamu's Cafe, we spend the evening with the brilliant Milan based journalist J.J. Martin as she takes us to Cavalli & Nastri, her favorite Milanese vintage boutique, and cooks an amazing dinner with us. Stay tuned for the second part, cause we're cooking up something yum!

In the video J.J. wears a vintage YSL two piece culotte/bolero suit and Brian Atwood sandals. I wear 1) Tibi trousers, a Theory 38 sweat top, Celine skate shoes and a Anve Milano necklace; and 2) Gap stretch top, Celine culottes and Manolo Blahnik silver pumps.

While at Cavalli & Nastri, we try on looks by Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Lancetti and Pierre Cardin.

And appropriately, J.J. takes us for a ride in her adorable cherry red vintage fiat 500! Bella!

Hope you enjoy our afternoon of shopping!

xoxo,  

Tamu, Ricky, Ste and J.J.

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Tamu's Cafe #7 // The Teaser

Hey there Pretty Birds,

It's time for another special treat. Stop by tomorrow for a two part (yes it's so good we couldn't edit it down to a mere three minutes) yummy special.

xx,
Tamu, Ricky and Ste

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Tamu's Cafe with Special Guest Luigi Taglienti

Dear Pretty Birds,

As you can see from the video, Ste, Ricky and I ventured outside the Tamu's Cafe kitchen to bring you another yummy episode. This time we find ourselves in the kitchen of renowned chef Luigi Taglienti at Ristorante Trussardi alla Scala.

My husband and our family have celebrated many birthdays and important events at there, and we're always impressed by the exquisiteness of the food. The last time we were there, my husband enjoyed the experience so much that he indulged in a third glass of wine and was practically hugging chef Taglienti when he came out to greet us at our table. Mesmerized by his enthusiasm (he typically has a very simple/basic palate), I promised myself that I would tell Ste and Ricky about our fabulous meal. And now, I'll let the video tell the rest of the story. Enoy!

Some questions for chef Taglienti:

What's your favorite dish?

Creamy parmesan risotto, simple and elegant at the same time with the addition of a spot of veal juice.

Where would you take us to dinner?

On the seaside, in my native Liguria, for a plate of marinara mussels and some fresh Ligurian white wine.

What is your favourite kitchen tool?

An iron pan.

Your first style or fashion memory?

A pair of Levi's 501.

The piece that's always in your closet?

A blue blazer.

A style you've never tried?

Punk: it's not at all my thing aesthetically, even though I find it really fascinating as an underground culture.

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Tamu's Cafe #6 // The Teaser

Hey there Pretty Birds,

Gnam Box and I have a special treat for you. Stop by tomorrow for something yummy.

xx,
Tamu, Ricky and Ste

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TAMU'S CAFE // TOMMY TON'S SWEET POTATO PIE

 

Fashion month is one of the best times to catch up with some of our favorite friends in the fashion industry. The exchange of hugs and smiles, the sharing of quick coffees and if you are as lucky as we were this season, the opportunity to bake a yummy sweet potato pie with Tommy Ton after a long snowy day of street style and shows. To triple the fun, Susie Bubble, Phil Oh and Hayley Phelan of Fashionista.com stopped by. Please enjoy the video as it is packed with loads of fun!!!! And please join us in wishing Tommy a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

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Food Suggested by Gnam Box 
- Artichoke and Fava Bean Salad
- Spelt Lasagna with Red Chicory

Wine
- Alto Adige Südtirol Lagrein
- Cabernet Volpe Pasini
-  Contaldi Costaldi Franciacorta Brut
Flowers- Tulips
Music - Caravan Palace "Dragons"
- Dominique Michel "Ces Bottes Sont Faites Pour Marcher"
Video - Alessandro Dotti
Production 
- Annina Piana

Tommy's Sweet Potato Pie Recipe:

Ingredients

Two 9 inch graham cracker pie crust shell

3 large sweet potatoes

half cup melted butter

1 cup of sugar

1 teaspoon of cloves (ground)

2 teaspoon of cinnamon

1 teaspoon nutmeg

3/4 cup of milk

2 egg yolks

1 whole egg

1 pack of cream cheese 8oz (room temperature)

2 eggs room temp

2 teaspoons vanilla extra

1 cup sour cream

2 table spoons of sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla

1/2 cup of sugar

2 tablespoons of water in

1 cup of halved pecans

Instructions

Bake 3 large sweet potatoes at 375 degrees for 45min

Mix together

4 cups of baked sweet potato

half cup melted butter

1 cup of sugar

1 teaspoon of cloves (ground)

2 teaspoon of cinnamon

1 teaspoon nutmeg

3/4 cup of milk

2 egg yolks

1 whole egg

After mixed, divide into pie crust shells

Bake 325 degrees for 45min

Second layer

1 pack of cream cheese 8oz (room temperature)

2 eggs room temp

2 teaspoons vanilla extra

mix well, divide into pies

Bake at 325 degrees for 30min

take out again and cool

1 cup sour cream

2 table spoons of sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla

mix well and layer onto pies

back into oven for 350, bake 15min

in sauce pan on medium heat, pour sugar and water and stir

pour pecans in and coat until coated light brown, keep stirring until cool off at room temperature

1/2 cup of sugar

2 tablespoons of water in

1 cup of halved pecans

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Tamu's Cafe #4 // A Homage to Haute Couture SS13 with Sara Moschini

Hello Pretty Birds,

So excited to bring you another installment of Tamu's Cafe. This time Stefano (Ste), Riccardo (Ricky) and I prepare a Haute Couture SS13-inspired dinner with special guest Sara Moschini, Fashion Editor at Grazia.it. As you'll see in the video, Sara is an amazing illustrator. So when Ste, Ricky and I talked about inviting her to the "cafe," we decided that we absolutely had to feature her illustrations in some way. The idea to dedicate this episode to the Haute Couture collections came to mind at work as Sara and I were preparing our coverage of the shows. One of our absolute favorite things to do after reviewing the couture shows is to discuss at length (preferably while nibbling on something sweet) the beauty of the collections. It's always a super dreamy conversation, complete with goosebumps and misty eyes. But how could we incorporate Sara's illustrations into a Haute Couture- themed dinner? And what dishes would we prepare? And the flowers? Curious to find out??? Please enjoy the video.

Cafe Specials   
Food Suggested by Gnam Box 
- Fennel and orange salad with a rosemary garnish
- Sesame encrusted tuna served over a fresh orange basil sauce
- Saffron Panna Cotta topped with white chocolate shavings

Flowers
Compliments of Paolo Lattuada e Leonardo

Style
- My look 1 -- Proenza Schouler trousers and Trussardi oversized wool jumper
- My look 2 -- Ralph Lauren vintage long dress and COS turtleneck 


- Sara's Look -- Tory Burch dress and L'Autre Chose shoes 


Music 
- The xx "Angels"
- Baxter Dury "Trellic"

Video
- Alessandro Dotti

Production (last but not least ;-))
- Annina Piana 

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Tamu's Cafe #3, Happy New Year with Eva Fontanelli!

Hey, Pretty Birds! Just in time for New Year's Eve, Gnam Box and I host a dinner party with special guest Eva Fontanelli. I met Eva while contributing at Elle Italia. Do you remember these fun shots that we took for Elle's website? Such a blast, and she brings some more of her electric energy to our holiday party. Have a look, we go shopping at Spazio Rossana Orlandi for table wear, and there's lots of champagne, sparklers and Chantilly cream! (Swoon!)

 Cafe Specials   
Food Suggested by Gnam Box 
- Cin Cin Cocktail with pomegranate seeds and juice
- Roasted Plums with almonds and pancetta
- Shrimp risotto with champagne
- Chantilly Cream to accompany the panettone

The recipies for the "Cin Cin" cocktail  and shrimp and champagne risotto can be found on Gnam Box's website.

Champagne
- Paul Goerg, Blanc de Blancs 

Style
- My look 1 -- Nike varsity jacket, J.Crew Skirt, Cos jumper, ANVE necklace and Balenciaga booties. 
 
- My look 2 -- Max Mara coat, Borsalino hat, cashmere turtleneck, Rag & Bone skinny leather jeans, Chloe booties and a Bao Bao Issey Miyake tote.

- My Look 3 -- Cos Cardigan, Prada T-shirt and Tory Burch printed leather trousers. 

- My Look 4 -- N°21 cocktail dress, Prada turban and Manolo Blahnik sling backs.

- Eva Look 1 -- Kimono Vest and an Agnona Maxi cashmere jumper



- Eva Look 2 -- Max Mara coat and an Alpaca hat from Peru
 
- Eva Look 3 -- Opening Ceremony t-shirt and Raoul trousers

- Eva Look 4 -- Moschino Cheap and Chic sequin dress 

Music 
- Over All Brothers "I will be the one"
- Doctor Blues "Have you ever loved a woman"

Video
- Alessandro Dotti

Production (last but not least ;-))
- Annina Piana 

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Tamu's Cafe #2 // Simone Marchetti

Hi Pretty Birds,
The Gnam Box boys, Stefano and Riccardo, and I are so happy to bring you Tamu's Cafe #2. Our Special Guest is Simone Marchetti, Deputy Editor of D.Repubblica.it. I met Simone a few seasons ago while attending the shows here in Milan. We hit it off right away and have been friendly ever since. I really admire Simone's passion for and knowledge about fashion, and I love reading his reviews and articles about the state of the industry. We hope that you love this episode as we had an amazing time filming it. For Tamu's Cafe specials...

Cafe Specials   
Food Suggested by Gnam Box
- Toasted polenta with baccalà mantecato (traditional Venetian cod spread)
- Parmesan risotto
- Persimmon Semifreddo

The recipies for baccalà mantecato and persimmon semifreddo can be found on Gnam Box's website.

Wine  
- Venica & Venica, Ronco delle Cime, Tocai Friulano Collio (starter and main course)
- Il Roncat Ramandolo (dessert)

Style
- Simone wears a suit, leather shirt and shoes all by Valentino with a Dior Homme coat.

- My look 1 -- Max Mara Camel coat, Goldsign jeans, Manolo Blahnik slingbacks, Equipment top.
- My look 2 -- Jil Sander dress and Manolo Blahnik stilettos.

Flowers
- Pepita Roses
- Anigozanthos, Green Kangaroo paw

- Ilex Gold
- Leucadendrons (Hawaii Gold)

Music 
-Dazie Mae "Miss She Spends"
-The Underground Collective "Passionate Actions"

Video
- Alessandro Dotti

Production (last but not least ;-))
- Annina Piana

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Backstage: Tamu's Cafe #2, Simone Marchetti

Coming soon... Tamu's Cafe with Gnam Box and special guest Simone Marchetti!

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