Thanksgiving Traditions

One of my favorite Thanksgiving traditions actually has nothing to do with food. It is a moment of time, 18 minutes and …

Heirloom Tomato Jam

This post is the beginning of a new monthly series that will include recipes for a variety of jams and spreads using …

Roasted Beet Ravioli

It’s getting to be the most wonderful time of the year. Jeff will say that’s because it’s the start of …

Lobster Roll Picnic

In anticipation of warmer weather, Jeff and I have been building up our outdoor supplies for a few weeks now. The first …

Out like a Lamb

Well, March really did go out out like a lamb in the end. I had my doubts, but today was a …

On the Road: Philadelphia

We finally had a brief reprieve from this never-ending winter weather last weekend and Jeff and I were ready to …

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

 Chocolate and peanut butter is a classic combination (and one of Jeff’s favorites). With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, …

A Feast for the New Year

Jeff and I decided to stay local this New Year’s. Our neighborhood celebrates with fireworks in the park so our …

Christmas Crafts

This post probably would have been more relevant before the holidays, but I’m sure you’re all aware of how crazy …

Lemon Olive Oil Cake

This year my mom’s birthday happened to fall on Thanksgiving. She was turning 60 and 12 family members were coming …

On the Road: Los Angeles

Recently I went to Los Angeles for an extended weekend. As a born-and-raised New Yorker, I had never fully understood …