White flakes gently fall from the sky. Sunlight glistens off frozen branches. Sounds are hushed by knee-high snowdrifts. A stunning picture – but the idyll is immediately torpedoed by the shrieks & giggles of my three sons, barreling full tilt…
Holiday Frozen Sangria
Happy New Year’s Eve! This season always makes me turn reflective on what has been accomplished, and what new goals lay ahead for the new year. Truth be told, I don’t really like to set resolutions so much as personal…
Thai Inspired Coconut Carrot Soup
I feel like I was running around in circles this past Holiday Season! There were so many fun things to do and get ready for, between Santa Brunches, Hanukkah parties, holiday concerts, and gift giving! In the midst of all…
Foodie Edible Gift List 2019
I’ve already shared my fun list of top foodie-related gifts for 2019 in my last post…. But if giving gadgets and appliances isn’t your style, and instead you love to send delicious goodies for family & friends to share, I…
5 Easy Last Minute Recipes for Thanksgiving!
Ok, I’ll admit it; I am the worst procrastinator in my family. Seriously, I will leave packing for a big trip until the very last second (that’s packing for the FIVE of us). I will buy tickets to an event…
My New-England Thanksgiving Tablescape
Over my last few posts, I’ve been sharing some of my tips for easy home entertaining. From charcuterie boards and signature cocktails, to today’s topic – setting the scene for your dinner party! The mood you create at your table…
Charcuterie Boards for Easy Entertaining!
Hang on to your hats, friends: the holiday entertaining season is upon us! Without being trite, to me it truly is “the most wonderful time of the year” – a time I try to fill with food, drink, and company!…
Apple Chai Sourdough Scones
After a brief summer hiatus, I’m jumping back into sourdough treats! You may remember that I created my own sourdough starter, affectionately named, “Paul Riser”, this past winter. I’ve posted recipes in the past for sourdough jam cinnamon rolls, and…
Fresh Chimichurri Sauce
This summer we had a fantastic opportunity to travel to the amazing national parks in Alberta, Canada with my husband’s entire family. It’s a fun, loud, and boisterous crew, of six individual families. This was the first time we were…
Dried Fruit & Nut Sourdough Bread
Sometimes you hit on a recipe that strikes just the right chords. Over the last few months of my sourdough starter/bread endeavor, I’ve read countless baking blogs, and bought my fair share of bread cookbooks to help in my ‘education’….