tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46922758295185086702024-03-12T22:48:16.199-04:00Caramia's Collection by Elyse Kopelfashion,news,style,ebay seller,ebay store,designer clothing,designer brands,cara mia,caramias collection,caramia, elyse kopelCaramia's Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05629640479154044915noreply@blogger.comBlogger713125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692275829518508670.post-28695371095686314742013-08-19T11:32:00.000-04:002013-08-19T11:32:57.187-04:00Feeling Nostalgic, Mom & Nesselrode PieGrowing up in Brooklyn had its perks, we had great restaurants "back in the day". Sundays were our family's day to hit one of the few that were my parents' favorites. Tappans (long gone) in Sheepshead Bay was top on the list and where I learned to appreciate seafood, developing a taste for raw clams and lobster at a very early age.<br />
My mom, though no longer here is here as I think of her daily and sometimes I feel I get a "visit" because I just googled one of her favorite desserts, Nesselrode Pie. After one of her ultra rich dinners consisting of Lobster Thermidor, mom always had room for the equally rich dessert she loved, Nesselrode Pie. <br />
I don't think there is anywhere in New York (or anyplace else for that matter) that still serves this mid-century modern dessert on its menu but I found a recipe. <br />
I'm not a big cook or baker but one day might consider trying this in memory of my mom. Funny, I don't even remember if I liked it or if I just settled for my scoop of chocolate ice cream at the end of dinner, but I so remember my mother adoring this dessert.<br />
Thanks for the memories mom, miss you so much.<br />
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<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-position: 0px 50%; background-repeat: initial initial; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;">⅓ cup rum</li>
<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients" style="background-position: 0px 50%; background-repeat: initial initial; line-height: inherit; list-style: disc inside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 10px; padding: 0px;">1½ c. heavy cream, divided into ¾ c. and ¾ c.</li>
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<li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions" style="background-position: 0px 50%; background-repeat: initial initial; line-height: inherit; list-style: decimal outside; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; padding: 0px;">Meanwhile, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a small bowl. When the gelatin has absorbed the water and the custard is thickened, whisk the gelatin into the cream and eggs mixture. Refrigerate until firm.</li>
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Caramia's Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05629640479154044915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692275829518508670.post-83026786983671040092013-07-29T14:39:00.000-04:002013-07-29T14:39:13.933-04:00Nine MonthsA lot can happen in nine months. Most women think of nine months as the time they spend waiting for their new arrival. <div>
For me and so many others in my neighborhood and surrounding areas, nine months has been a long period of regrouping, rebuilding and trying to push forward.</div>
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Nine months have gone by so quickly yet so much is still so wrong. The seasons have changed but the green never came back to most of the trees, lawns and shrubbery. Trees are still waiting to be cut down all turned a sad, sick looking brown from the toxic water that hit them when super storm Sandy hit us nine months ago today. </div>
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Nine long months, I still can see the water coming up when I close my eyes. A shiver goes down my spine when we have a big rain. But mostly, I still hear and see my two outside cats that didn't make it through the storm. I took care of them for many years and I tried so hard to take care of them when Sandy hit but I wasn't able to save them. The water came up in a surreal manner and they thought they were safe where they usually hide in bad weather. Sadly they weren't. I wonder if I will ever forgive myself even though I know I did everything I possibly could, that this was a horrendous act of nature beyond my control.</div>
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Everyone here has a story, everyone is in one stage or another of repair. People lost relatives, friends, pets.</div>
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I wonder when the pain from that fateful day will pass. I wonder when I will hear New Jersey's slogan "We're Stronger Than the Storm" and not get a lump in my throat and turn the sound down on the TV. I hate that slogan. We weren't stronger than the storm and it is foolish to think anyone can fool an act of nature.</div>
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My heart goes out to anyone facing hurricane season yet again. Nature seems to have the real plan for all of us, big or small and as John Lennon so eloquently sang "life is what happens while you're busy making other plans". It certainly did.</div>
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Rest in peace Mickey and Blackie.</div>
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Caramia's Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05629640479154044915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692275829518508670.post-50757784770681150762013-07-04T13:31:00.000-04:002013-07-04T13:31:26.192-04:00Lady Liberty Reopens July 4, 2013It's been a little longer than eight months since Hurricane Sandy hit. Life has dramatically changed for so many of us including one of the most important monuments of our country, The Statue of Liberty.<br />
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How fitting that on the day our country celebrates its independence, The Statue of Liberty welcomed its first visitors in more than eight months. New York has not given in to the storm, we won't give in.<br />
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Happy Birthday America and welcome back Lady Liberty!<br />
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<br />Caramia's Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05629640479154044915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692275829518508670.post-25853492600365024122013-03-01T09:30:00.000-05:002013-03-01T09:30:01.748-05:00Remembering Davy Jones<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When something monumental occurs on February 29th also known as Leap Year, does that mean it really didn't happen? Does it mean that the event is commemorated or remembered on the day before or the day after that fateful day?</span><br />
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On February 29, 2012, a part of my childhood was taken away as we lost Davy Jones of the Monkees suddenly to a heart attack. Honestly, I can't believe a year has gone by even though my life was also dramatically changed by what is now called "Super Storm" Sandy. The year since last February 29th and the months since Sandy seem to have flown by, one day blending into the next. What was once "normal" in many ways no longer is.</div>
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It was last year on a Wednesday at about 1:50 pm that I had my car radio on and heard Monkees songs rather than Beatles songs on what is usually "Beatles Wednesday". My mind raced for a moment and then the DJ said the words that I will never forget, that Davy had passed away. </div>
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I had the pleasure of experiencing the talent of Davy in concert. He was a special man whose life will live on in the music he left, his daughters and the fund that was created in his memory to care for his beloved horses. He was a man who loved to make people happy, it was so evident watching him perform, it was in his blood. Not a day has gone by that I haven't wished there was a rewind button for life -- this was a huge loss for the many who loved him, for his beloved family and pets.</div>
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So today March 1st, because there is no February 29th, I remember Davy Jones and all he stood for and contributed to our world. He will never be forgotten.</div>
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Caramia's Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05629640479154044915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692275829518508670.post-14628292398333861812013-01-30T14:52:00.000-05:002013-01-30T14:52:11.522-05:00Life According to Chanel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Caramia's Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05629640479154044915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692275829518508670.post-34802090137522121042013-01-29T10:19:00.000-05:002013-08-09T11:33:56.668-04:00Sandy, Three Months Later<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Caramia's Collection was heavily impacted by the super storm known as "Sandy". Located in the Rockaways in New York, we are in one of the hardest hit areas. There were people who suffered more and people who suffered less, there is no way to truly gauge the havoc the storm created for each individual unless you've lived it. The loss of memories, material things and the emotional impact is monumental.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a business, we lost a lot of inventory and thought Caramia's Collection was surely finished due to the lack of power, internet and no postal service to name just a few of the obstacles we faced in the immediate aftermath of the storm. What happened a few days after Sandy hit was my miracle. I was able to to get a call through to someone I have treasured as a mentor and friend for several years. I asked her to close down my business as I had no access to it. Instead, she put her thinking cap on and came up with an idea. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">First let me tell you, this friend is a fellow eBayer, PowersellingMom aka Danna Crawford. In my moment of uncertainty and panic, not just how I would handle my business but also how to attempt to recover from the devastation I faced, Danna kept her cool and asked if there was any way I could put a package together and ship it to her and I said, yes, one package would be manageable. She told me she would "text" me my sales, write to my buyers about the shipping delay due to Sandy and basically run my business from her home base in Florida! What a turn of events, a Floridian used to hurricanes running the business of a die hard New Yorker who had just experienced the most horrific of storms. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Danna texted my first list to me. Without electricity and heat, I took advantage of the daylight and my trusty flashlight and looked for the items sold, packaged them up individually and then put together one large box. I was able to have the package shipped to Danna, who then printed postage from my account and shipped my items from Florida. Does this require faith and trust? It sure did, but I had no doubt that the person I was trusting my business with could and would handle this as if it were her own.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had our own version of a long distance assembly line and used the system twice with no problems. This is what true friendship and teamwork is all about.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am forever grateful to Danna Crawford for her help in keeping my eBay business going during this crazy time in my life. I am grateful also to the buyers who were so kind and understanding, some even writing me follow up emails wishing me and my family well. I am also so grateful for all the well wishes I have received from the eBay community and friends I have made on FaceBook. I may not have thanked everyone individually but I want everyone to know that I am so appreciative of the outpouring of warmth.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Caramia's Collection did get internet back after several weeks and we're trying to get the business back up to speed. We still do not have a local post office and are unsure of when it will be back up and running. Sadly, one of our local mail carriers passed away in the storm. His smile and friendly attitude when I would stop him on my way to the post office with packages to "save me a trip to the post office" will never be forgotten.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Three months after the storm, I want to say a great big thank you to Danna, you stepped up to the plate and hit a home run for me. I hope no one ever has to experience what my family and I and all the others in our area have gone through and are continuing to face on a daily basis. I do hope that if a time of need does arise, that you have a friend who will "have your back" like I do. </span><br />
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Caramia's Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05629640479154044915noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692275829518508670.post-88558255858015848332012-12-08T10:02:00.000-05:002012-12-08T10:02:37.591-05:00Thirty-Two Years<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remembering John Lennon.</span><br />
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<br />Caramia's Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05629640479154044915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692275829518508670.post-81810023363252753552012-10-29T12:07:00.000-04:002012-10-29T12:07:29.846-04:00Sandy<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Finding myself a little more than a year later waiting for the impact of a hurricane, something this New Yorker is not used to doing, I found myself thinking of something pleasant. Trying to take my mind of the churning winds, I found this song on YouTube and it took my mind off my nerves for a few minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Can't wait for Les Miserables and for Hugh to come back to Broadway!</span><br />
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<br />Caramia's Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05629640479154044915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692275829518508670.post-56166138818360492932012-10-09T09:30:00.000-04:002012-10-09T09:30:03.277-04:00Happy Birthday John Lennon<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remembering John Lennon on what would have been his 72nd birthday. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As a native New Yorker, Autumn is my favorite season and I welcome it with open arms. We send away the sticky days of summer, experience sunny days with cool breezes.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here to help welcome Autumn is one of my favorites, Frank Sinatra.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I always wonder, had he lived what he would think about the world today.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Apparently, we were not the only ones thinking of a new look. Today, eBay announced its new logo, not that far off from the original but more streamlined and in my opinion, more pleasing to the eye.</span><br />
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<br />Caramia's Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05629640479154044915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692275829518508670.post-21760799534249170882012-09-06T11:30:00.000-04:002012-09-06T11:30:39.057-04:00Fashion Week NYC Begins<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, the buzz is in the air as Fashion Week begins in New York City. Everyone who is anyone and then some will be sitting either in the audience surrounding the numerous catwalks at the shows or walking them dressed in the height of fashion.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fashion Week is taken so seriously and should be to some extent, but who can't remember the classic scene from Sex & The City when Carrie Bradshaw walks the catwalk in mile high stilettos only to fall and be referred to as "fashion roadkill" by her buddy Stanford. Within seconds of Carrie's fall, even before she gets up, Heidi Klum launches into her strut and steps right over Carrie, only to have Carrie rise to the occasion and continue her strut as well minus one shoe, giving hope to us "regular" gals!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sadly the marriage was not the fairy tale it was meant to be but Diana did bring two wonderful boys into the world before her untimely death 15 years ago today. The boys, now men end up in the news for all sorts of reasons, because one of them was part of another wedding of the century, the other because he was being a "guy in Vegas". Whatever the reason they end up in the newpapers, Diana's boys turned into men she would be so proud of, following in her footsteps of caring for others and carrying on her charity work.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is so sad that Diana is not with us but she is in her sons, her legacy lives on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I grew up madly "in love" with Davy along with millions of other girls and followed his career as I grew into an adult, most recently seeing him with fellow band mates, Micky Dolenz and Peter Tork last summer on Long Island. When I left the theatre, I thought, wow, they still have it, see you guys next time, never thinking there would not be a next time.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">February 29th was a Wednesday, the same as today, August 29th is -- I have a Wednesday routine, was in my car when the news came over the radio and every Wednesday since February 29th has been a heartbreak, I guess that's what happens when things become routine.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In honor of Davy's memory and his incredible love of his horses, his four daughters have created The Davy Jones Equine Memorial Fund. Davy is smiling down knowing that his daughters have been doing all they can to keep his legacy alive, relocating his precious herd so that they can oversee their care.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, in Davy's memory and for all of us who have and still love him and The Monkees, please stop by the FaceBook page his girls have set up, give it a "like" and if you can, give a donation to help them take care of their dad's beloved horses.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rest in peace Davy, you are so missed but will never be forgotten.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, after not finding them locally and sending my chocoholic daughter on a mission we both turned up with nothing! So are these Nestle Girl Scout Cookie Bars an urban myth? If not, someone please tell me you've found them and where.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hello Mr. Nestle -- would love to have a box of these -- tell me where to order, please..................</span><br />
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<br />Caramia's Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05629640479154044915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692275829518508670.post-46020046647558413762012-08-18T10:14:00.000-04:002012-08-18T10:14:13.908-04:00Happy Birthday "Hubbell"<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Who can forget the classic movie line, "Your girl is lovely Hubbell"? For those not in the know, it is a line spoken to Robert Redford by his movie ex-wife Barbra Streisand at the end of the iconic movie "The Way We Were". </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The same line was used in a recreation of the scene in front of New York City's Plaza Hotel when Carrie meets up with Mr. Big after his engagement party.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Caramia's Collection would like to wish "Hubbell", Mr. Robert Redford a very Happy 75th Birthday and thank him for the fabulous memories through the years. I know I will never miss an airing of "The Way We Were" and another all time favorite "Butch Cassidy and The Sundance Kid".</span><br />
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Caramia's Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05629640479154044915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692275829518508670.post-36810095212886217092012-08-16T11:45:00.001-04:002012-08-16T11:45:24.916-04:00Elvis Presley, forever "The King"<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On August 16, 1977, Elvis Presley, "The King of Rock and Roll" passed away at the age of 42, news that devastated his fans worldwide. I had tickets to a concert that was never to happen.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Elvis was not only talented, but beautiful on the inside and outside, a family man dedicated to his parents and child. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fame is sometimes the sad end of such incredible talent with the inability of those close to say "no". Sadly, Elvis's story has been repeated so many times since, hopefully one day the early deaths of amazingly talented people will stop, sometimes it seems all it will take is for someone to say a simple "no" and take the consequences for saying that tiny word.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Rest in peace Elvis, your music will live on forever.</span><br />
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<br />Caramia's Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05629640479154044915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692275829518508670.post-83994121607164409502012-07-26T15:24:00.000-04:002012-07-26T15:24:14.871-04:00Happy Birthday Mick Jagger<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Caramia's Collection wishes the happiest of birthdays to the fabulous and ageless Mick Jagger who turns 69 today!</span><br />
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<br />Caramia's Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05629640479154044915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692275829518508670.post-58636179860284510612012-07-15T16:02:00.000-04:002012-07-15T16:02:00.898-04:00National Ice Cream Day 2012!!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The only thing I can think of that I'd rather celebrate than National Ice Cream Day is National Cotton Candy Day, but sadly, I don't think there is such a holiday.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So, I will just have to indulge in another favorite treat today and get back to thinking of cotton candy again tomorrow!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What is your favorite flavor -- do you plan on celebrating today?</span><br />
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<br />Caramia's Collectionhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05629640479154044915noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4692275829518508670.post-73406552601787239652012-07-15T12:54:00.000-04:002012-07-15T12:54:20.344-04:00Support Animals on eBay Month!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">EBay always encourages its sellers to support non-profits with portions of their sales through eBay Giving Works.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">July is dedicated to support animal causes. As an animal lover, I do this as often as I can but will pay extra attention during this month.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I encourage all animal lovers to visit my eBay store, CaramiasCollection.com as well as other eBay vendors and support the cause!</span><br />
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