Ever since trying Aglio e Olio at Aloy’s in Poughkeepsie, New York, decades ago, it’s been a favorite. Here’s how to make this easy Deep down the rabbit hole, I fell, through layers of memories, hopes and dreams. Deep into the past, I went, mentally walking through my childhood and teen years. And in those …
It’s a whole new year and that means it’s time for some new year planning. What do I want from this year? Here are my goals for 2020. On New Year’s Eve, we stayed home, played games and watched the ball drop in Times Square. We dined on tasty appetizers and drank sparkling drinks at …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MySanPelMomenti #TastefullyItalian #CollectiveBias Need a moment to breathe and unwind? Grab a SANPELLEGRINO® Momenti and arrange perfect, unique cheese pairings for a quick snack. When I come home from work, sometimes I just need a moment. A breather. …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TeaProudly, #ConstantComment, #CollectiveBias Do you know busy? Who doesn’t? That’s why I take little opportunities to unwind, like enjoying a cup of tea and a snack on a pretty DIY tea tray. Two busy, involved kids in middle …
Sweet, tender, buttery banana bread is dotted with toffee pieces in this lovely loaf — perfect for breakfast or a snack. If you’d told me 10 years ago today that I would move to Maine for a dream job at a newspaper, get divorced, raise two kids solo and adopt a kitten, I would have …
Hello, 2019. It’s so nice to see you. You’re looking all spiffy and new. Seriously though, can you believe it’s 2019? It seems like just yesterday we were welcoming 2018. Then, suddenly it was summer then back to school then Thanksgiving and now a New Year. What does it say about a year when it …
There’s been a new addition to our home. And honestly, it was among the most unexpected new additions. But sometimes, it’s the things we don’t expect that turn out to be the greatest gift of all. Meet Bippity. This precocious, curious kitten has sauntered his way into our hearts and added joy to our days while …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GetEatingWellFrozen #CollectiveBias Without fail, as noon approaches so does my rumbling tummy. Working in a busy downtown area, I have many options for lunch from sandwiches to taco trucks. But eating out frequently isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. …
We’re growing our own food again this summer. What’s in our Maine garden? And what are we buying from the local farmers’ market? Find out. Our local farmers’ market has quickly become an explosion of produce — radishes, baby arugula and greens, lovage, rhubarb, pea shoots and more. It’s been delightful to plan our meals around …
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are my own. #FreshCutSavings #CollectiveBias Cool watermelon combines with zesty ginger and smooth coconut water in this easy Watermelon Ginger Smoothie recipe for one. Warm weather has finally arrived in Maine. That’s good news after what felt like never-ending cold weather …
