I would say I’m pretty much a pie traditionalist. I love slicing into a creamy, custardy, pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving. I relish taking that first juicy bite of homemade apple pie (with fresh orchard picked apples) every season. I even…
Smoked Salmon & Asparagus Eggs Benedict
My husband and I love to get away for a weekend when we’re able. We head in to the city for a show, enjoy a dinner with just the two of us (no highchairs!), and then retire back to a…
Asparagus Risotto with Mushrooms
Late spring marks the beginning of festival season in Western Massachusetts. You name a piece of produce, there is something celebrating it! Strawberry festival, check. Tomato festival, check. Peach/pear/plum and apple festivals… check, check, check and check. Living near an…
Creamsicle Smoothie
I typically start each morning by going over my mental checklist for the day. Waking and cuddling the toddler (check), playing legos with the preschooler (check), gulping the mandatory cup of strong coffee (one of two) to get me going…
Sunday’s Best Buttermilk Pancakes
I make a quite a lot of homemade pancakes and waffles for my kids. In fact, I usually make a double batch each weekend, and after enjoying them fresh from the skillet, I freeze the extras for quick school day…
Coconut Chocolate Chip Frozen Custard
I’m giving you fair warning now – this recipe is a bit on the caloric side… It’s ice cream taken to the next level… Creamy, rich, a true coconut and chocolate ‘frozen custard’. It is DIVINE. I will start…