Good afternoon and hello, July! It seems fitting that those of us here in New England would be welcoming a new month with the beginning of what is shaping up to be an absolute doozy of a heatwave, but here we are! I’m presently sitting in my air conditioned apartment with the shades drawn and […]
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June has been such a lovely and transformative month for both myself and some of those nearest and dearest to me. With weeks filled with not only sunshine and warm days/nights but also new opportunities and major milestones, I fully plan on giving this month a proper send-off and a lot of affection (and reflection) […]
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With another Summer now upon us, it’s time to share yet another one of my favorite waterfront destinations to enjoy freshly caught lobster meat cooked to perfection and soaked with the perfect amount of butter – and still under $30 – which is a bargain given that the price of pretty much everything else has […]
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There’s no shortage of great places to wine and dine in and around New England. Whatever your flavor, whatever your preference or your cravings – we’re sure to have something made just right and just for you in and around the region. New Orleans-inspired Cajun food? Over-the-top ice cream sundaes and milkshakes? 1AM pizza by […]
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It’s that magical time of year again when so many of my weekends or days off are spent at the beach, by the pool, or at afternoon/evening cookouts with friends and family – and so many of those occasions and gatherings involve preparing the perfect side dish to share with everyone. It’s a Summertime tradition […]
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Hello, June! It’s so nice to see you again! I thought I’d kick off the first month of the Summer season this year with a recipe I was inspired to try out after the wonderful Mother’s Day brunch I had treated my mom to a couple of weeks ago. If you remember, we had enjoyed […]
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I always catch myself saying “I wish time would slow down!” both inside my head and out loud, usually during bittersweet moments, incredible trips/vacations, or milestones that came out of nowhere – or sometimes when I just feel like I’m getting older far too quickly and need a second to catch my breath and take […]
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When I was a teenager, fifteen or sixteen, I visited Old Orchard Beach in Maine for the very first time with my best friend from high school. She was going away for a week – a tradition she’d told me about and one that had happened every Summer since she was little – and wanted […]
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Coffee & Chiffon 