With October winding down and Halloween just a few short days away (I still need to stock up on candy!) I’ve been trying to get those final spooky plans and events on the calendar before it’s time to shift gears into Thanksgiving-Mode and preparing for the holiday season. We’re entering the final stretch of 2026, […]
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While the Fall season undoubtedly belongs to soups, chilis and stews, the quintessential “cozy” foods to enjoy after a brisk day out in the foliage or when surrounding a bonfire with your friends and family – I’m always and forever a lover of a good, hearty pasta dish this time of year since they seem […]
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Along with my apartment and my wardrobe, my seasonal recipes are also getting a little bit of a refresh this Spring. As much as I love hearty soups and saucy entrées during the colder months, I’ve been gradually phasing them out in exchange for lighter dishes that incorporate more colors, textures and unexpected flavor combinations […]
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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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There were a lot of things I loved about my recent trip to Italy, but something I was asked about a lot by friends, family and co-workers upon my return was how the food had been. The short answer is, of course, amazing – but I can’t stress the love and passion behind every meal […]
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With some potential snow arriving in New England a little later on this week, it is officially “Soup Season” by my calculations – and I thought I’d share one of my longtime favorite recipes to whip up when that chill in the air (or the mood!) hits just right. This hearty, filling soup only takes […]
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I know that a lot of my recent Fall-inspired recipes have been various forms of pasta with savory sauces, but this is the season of coziness and comfort – and pasta is one of my favorite go-to dishes during the cooler, crisper months (other than soups, of course – but I’m saving those recipes for […]
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With yesterday marking the first official day of Fall, it only felt right to celebrate accordingly by starting my morning with a Pumpkin Spice Latte before embarking on a day filled with local fairs and festivals in and around the Pioneer Valley with my mother and Oliver – and then ending the evening by preparing […]
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