When 2013 arrived on Tuesday, I was elated. There were so many difficult moments in 2012, and leaving that behind feels so, so good. Upward and onward, right? And so …

These lucky Sauteed Leeks with Bacon and Lentils are perfect as a side dish or as a main served over rice with a fresh salad. On New Year’s Day, I …

What’s better than plain old cornbread? Banana Cornbread sweetened with honey! It’s a fabulous, fresh take on northern-style cornbread. The last three months of 2012 brought so much difficulty, grief …

Oh goals, they are a funny thing. We set them, and go for them and then … well, if we don’t look back on them, how can we decide how …

As I stood at the stove this morning, heating water for oatmeal and listening to the kids, I realized that we are finally there — the last day of 2012. …

Chocolate Banana Marble Bread Roasted Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts and Onions Tangy Cranberry Almond Coleslaw Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies Roasted Spaghetti Squash with Avocado Barbecue Meatballs Appetizer Crispy Salt and …

The wreath outside our house has a red and white striped bow that I made from ribbon and jewelry wire. It doesn’t have the strand of twinkling lights though. Our …

Over the last week, our small town has come together time and again to mourn, cry and laugh. There have been long, meaningful hugs. We’ve rehashed where our kids were …

Many of you already know this, but my kids are students of Sandy Hook School. On Friday, when the joyful learning environment was shattered by violence, my son was in …

There are only 12 days left until Christmas. Twelve! And there’s so much to do before then. Shopping and wrapping and decorating and shipping. Are you ready? Because I totally …