“In the jungle you must wait, until the dice read five or eight…”

This coming weekend, Troy and I will be heading to New York to attend what I think is the last wedding of the 2023 Summer season. I’m excited, not only for the nuptials of two dear friends and having the chance to dress up one more time before I prepare to start packing up my […]

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Local Loves: Harvard General Store

I was planning on writing about this adorable and historic little spot at some point in the Fall, since both it’s exterior and interior just scream “cozy season” that are perfect for coffee in a warm sweater on a rainy day or post-pumpkin picking relaxation with friends- but when I found myself driving through Harvard, […]

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Summer Sweets: Lemon-Berry Sheet Pan Trifle

Despite the fact that I’m already getting plenty of e-mails every day about Fall décor, fragrances and recipes- it’s still very much Summer in my world- especially since most of my July was rained out! As much as I love all thinks Autumnal (we all know it’s my favorite time of year!)– I’m not ready […]

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Pizzas, Cannoli and Barbenheimer…

Although I’m scheduled to appear for Jury Duty tomorrow morning, I’m keeping my fingers crossed that it’ll be cancelled so that I can sleep in a little later than usual because I am completely and utterly wiped. This past weekend has been filled with great food, great movie-going experiences, and some much-needed sunshine! But it […]

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Summer Snacking with 88 Acres…

When it comes to choosing healthy snacks, especially when I’m on the go during the busier Summer months- I can be notoriously picky. I want protein bars that don’t have the texture or the flavor of a used tire, and I want the ingredients to be comprised of things I can pronounce and find in […]

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Local Loves: The Farm Table

When I first moved to the Pioneer Valley just over four years ago (!!!) one of the things I had been most excited for, other than paying way less in rent per month and being closer to friends- was diving into and discovering a brand new community and finding new places to spend some time. […]

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Cookout Classics: Grilled Shrimp and Steak Surf n’ Turf

To say that the weather here in New England throughout the month of July (so far) has been unpredictable and not particularly ideal would be a understatement. Non-stop rain, flash flooding, tornado watches/warnings- it’s been a bit of a mess, and the sporadic days of uninterrupted sunshine are something to be cherished, savored and enjoyed […]

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Blueberries and Brattleboro…

I am always down for traveling to unique, picturesque locations and indulging in great food and beverages. It’s a big part of why I launched ‘Coffee & Chiffon’ in the first place- since I wanted a space to write about the interesting places I went to and the delicious things I was eating while I […]

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