Glowing white sands…a turquoise ocean. Waves are lapping playfully at the shore, while a slight breeze ruffles at the brightly colored beach umbrellas. The smell of sunblock, coconut, and rum, mingle together as we relax, frozen drinks in hand, shaded…
White Bean & Basil Dip
I think we’ve all experienced that tiny surge of panic that accompanies the news of unexpected, but not unwelcome, company. A frenzy of activity that, for me, begins with cries of, “Quick! Pull out the vacuum to suck up all…
Famous Blueberry Muffins
There are several beloved New England foods that any native can name (beyond the iconic Clam Chowder, Sam Adams beer, and Boston Brown Bread). Creamy Frappes, a delicious Raspberry Lime Rickey, Jimmies (not Sprinkles! Jimmies are chocolate and Sprinkles are…
Tomato Mozzarella Panzanella
Hello, my name is Jessie, and I am a carb-o-holic. It’s true. Potatoes, sweets, fruits, and (my personal guilty pleasure) freshly baked bread. Give me a loaf of bread with a beautiful crust, some butter or cheese, maybe tomato and…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie
I try to hit the gym four to five times a week. Although I enjoy it most (OK…some) of the time, there are days where I have to convince myself that attending a killer Insanity class, or shaking what my…
Buttery Homemade Pie Dough
I came to making pastry pretty late, but I did a lot of watching growing up. My mum made old fashioned pie crust. Cold butter, cold water, flour, a dash of salt, and a pastry cutter. Watching those small hands…