Local Loves: 51 Park

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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One More Shot of Spooky…

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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Fall Foodie: Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Butter Sage Sauce

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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Not-So-Local-Loves: Bartlett House

I had wanted to share this post last Friday, but I was both recovering from a 24-hour cold (it always happens with the change in seasons, and I’m doing much better now!) as well as finalizing the last of my car repairs and maintenance as we approach the colder months here in New England. An […]

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Spooky Sweets: Skull Cakes and Brownies

Last weekend, when I was heading to a spooky Girls Night in Hubbardston with my lady friends, I had mentioned that I was baking a bunch of Halloween-inspired desserts to bring with me and feed a crowd (we had a little potluck style meal with everyone!) and that I was looking forward to sharing the […]

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Cider, Celebrations and Cheeseburgers…

I had mentioned in my last post (where I shared a fantastic pasta recipe!) that the bulk of this past weekend had been spent going to various farmer’s markets, fairs and festivals – including Fall celebrations, craft exchanges, and art shows. It’s the perfect time of year for outdoor activities and get togethers here in […]

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Fall Foodie: Fall Zucchette Pasta with Smoked Gouda

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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Fall Foodie: Apple Cinnamon Cookies

Now that I’m back in New England, and I’ve gotten my first feel of that crisp September air blowing through my hair as I was rolling my suitcase into my apartment the other night (and it felt amazing!) I am fully preparing to pack up all of my Summer dresses and décor over the next […]

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