Local Loves: Julien’s Farm Store

Greetings from the middle of yet another blizzard here in the Northeast! Although this current Nor’easter started a few hours later than originally expected last night, it has quickly gained both speed and momentum. As I’m writing this, I can barely see outside of my windows and the roadways have all but disappeared from view. […]

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Dinner-For-Two: Lobster Bisque Linguine

While celebrating a belated Galentine’s Day with my mother this past weekend where we participated in a mimosa-filled candle making class, I also took on the project of whipping up a delicious and filling dinner for the two of us once I’d brought her back to her house and was preparing to head home to […]

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Candle Making and Crawfish…

I don’t think you’ll ever hear me say that being in a long distance relationship is easy. It’s definitely challenging sometimes, and it’s a lot of work, and it requires a tremendous amount of patience, trust, and respect for both yourself and your partner. What I have said, however – many times – is that […]

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Super Bowls and Self-Love…

I had wanted to publish a little blurb this past Monday morning before I sleepily made my way back to work for the week, but between watching The Patriots absolutely choke during the biggest game of the year, dancing to Bad Bunny’s spectacularly fun and beautiful Halftime Show and eating all of the snacks that […]

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Game Day Eats: Buffalo Chicken Meatballs

With The Patriots back in the Super Bowl this coming Sunday and Bad Bunny performing the Halftime Show, it goes without saying that I will be seated, fully locked in and ready to dive into some seriously amazing snacks – which is always a highlight of any sporting event or party, really. I’m a savory […]

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Local Loves: L.A. Burdick Chocolates

Now that February is officially underway, I’m all about Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day plans and preparations. I’ve picked up the perfect card for my boyfriend, am putting the finishing touches on a couple of very cute outfits, and am getting ready for some wine and charcuterie at a vineyard outing I have planned within […]

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Birthday Witch…

Greetings from The Snowpocalypse! Although there had been a brief lull in the storm when I sat down to start writing this post this morning, it’s now coming down yet again here in Western Massachusetts. While the snowfall isn’t nearly as heavy as yesterday’s, it looks like this current part of the storm is set […]

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Ice Castles, Fish Shacks, and So Much Celebrating…

To say I’m overwhelmed by the outpouring of love, excitement, and well-wishes over the course of the last couple of days for my birthday would be an understatement. While I had expected calls and texts from my family and closest friends as I entered my forties, what I hadn’t planned on was the volume of […]

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