“A well-stocked pantry is a thing of beauty and extremely practical. Having a pantry stocked with all the essentials makes meal planning and grocery list making easier. It makes meal preparations flow smoothly. It equips you to be more creative in the kitchen when you have…”
Read More“…Whether it’s spring cleaning, weekly tasks, or Saturday chore days, getting kids involved in the care and keeping of their home has value. It teaches them responsibility and lifelong skills that will serve them well. It grounds them in the thought that everyone who lives in the home has a duty to take care…”
Read More“…we chose to visit Manchester in its quiet season…early-April. There are definite advantages to off-season visiting, like scooping up good deals on hotels, uncrowded restaurants, and a quiet and restful pace of life…”
Read More“Looking for something to do in the late-winter in New England? A fun day trip escape filled with fresh flowers, earthy aromas, and warmth? Plan a visit to the Lyman Conservatory’s Bulb Show, hosted the first two weeks of…”
Read More“Making mulled wine is super simple! It requires just a few ingredients and no special skills. But you’ll be rewarded with a warm and tantalizing winter drink that will…”
Read More“One of our family’s favorite New England winter traditions is enjoying a classic Swiss raclette grill at…”
Read More“If you’d like to pay homage to the poet, or if you’d just like to enjoy a fine meal on Burns’ Night as though you were in Scotland, but in your own home, here’s a simple, easy meal designed to invoke Scotland and make your tastebuds dance a reel…”
Read MoreI was inspired in this idea by a lecture given by a friend, who is a film professor, many years ago. He asserted that there are certain films that everyone should see, as they are part of our “cultural literacy”. Our guiding framework for the list was to finish the statement, “In their lifetime, everyone should see ______________”.
Read More“For many years, I had wanted to attend a farm to table dinner. The long tables set with white linen and china placed in a field or a barn and surrounded by convivial people meeting and eating is just the perfect recipe for a truly lovely evening…”
Read More“Midcoast Maine has become one of our family’s favorite summer vacation spots, since moving to New England fourteen years ago. Roughly described, this would be the stretch of Maine coastland between the towns of Brunswick (on the south end) and Camden (on the north). And Boothbay Harbor has been our specific destination on several occasions. We are drawn to its gently bustling harbor full of small craft, its quiet walks down roads graced with…”
Read MoreMy favorite summer meal is one that can be served on a single platter. It make clean-up easy…just one serving dish. And I especially love the communal feel of everyone helping themselves to one big platter of food. A couple of summers ago, I did…
Read More“When I think of springtime menu planning, I like to think of simple meals packed with fresh taste. Lemon Chicken with Spring Vegetables is loaded with vegetables and has a zippy tang of lemon that just brightens your palette and makes your heart sing! And it all gets baked on a sheet pan, so…”
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