Over this past weekend, my friend and podcast co-host, Stef, and I set off on what has quickly become our new favorite holiday tradition in her neck of the New England woods – the town of Hubbardston’s annual “Light Fight” contest! I had written about the event last December, which was our first time participating, […]
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I adore Shelburne Falls. It’s a place I’ve written about frequently here on ‘Coffee & Chiffon‘ since it’s only about 20 minutes away from my apartment and it’s a picturesque little village with a lot to do and see – even with it’s main attraction, the famed Bridge of Flowers, currently undergoing some long overdue […]
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Before I wrap up what little work I’ve got lined up today at the office and prepare for both tomorrow’s holiday feast and a much-needed long weekend ahead, it’s about that time for me to share some of the odds & ends, fun finds and splurges that have brought me some joy throughout these past […]
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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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Some of you may see the title of this post and think to yourselves “Ashley, it’s not even Thanksgiving yet. What in the world are you doing?” but considering I’m going to be setting up my Christmas tree this coming Sunday so that I can just rest and relax in the long weekend I have […]
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With Troy having returned to California as of yesterday afternoon after a brief stay with me, and myself having taken a few days off of work this week to begin holiday preparations and start getting my Christmas décor out of storage, it seemed like the perfect time to share what has become one of my […]
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Happy Friday and Hello, November! I hope everyone had a fantastic Halloween yesterday/last night. While I enjoyed a couple of parties during the day and evening, unexpectedly won Bruins tickets for a game in Boston next week, and managed to close out the night with a whole lot of leftover candy since I went a […]
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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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