Local Loves: Julien’s Farm Store

Greetings from the middle of yet another blizzard here in the Northeast! Although this current Nor’easter started a few hours later than originally expected last night, it has quickly gained both speed and momentum. As I’m writing this, I can barely see outside of my windows and the roadways have all but disappeared from view. […]

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Local Loves: Mr. Tuna

For our first dinner of 2026 last Thursday night, Troy had graciously left the decision making up to me, knowing that I had been carefully researching both our activity and dining options prior to our departure to Portland, Maine and that I had a couple of ideas in mind of where I wanted to go […]

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Not-So-Local-Loves: Mike and Rosy’s Deli

When I ask for recommendations for places to visit or eat while I’m traveling, I do my best to visit any and all suggestions provided to me. My friends, family, and connections on social media rarely lead me astray – and I often myself having some of the most incredible experiences or indulging in some […]

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Local Loves: The Coffee Cubby

Greetings from Las Vegas, Nevada – and Happy September 1st! These last couple of days have been spent with plenty of sunshine (and I do mean plenty of it!) great food, visiting some of my favorite places in town, and getting absolutely spoiled by Troy. While I’ll have some photos and a recap to share […]

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Car Picnics, Rasslin’ and Wine Tasting…

In-between working my full-time job, preparing for my radio show this coming Thursday night and keeping up with meetings and appointments, I’ve also been trying to pack my weekender bag for a “Girls Getaway” that’s kicking off Friday morning and going strong until next Monday – and spending my free time traveling to visit with […]

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Local Loves: Country Pie Pizza

There are a few movies I love to watch each and every Summer that have been a tradition in my life since I was a little kid. While things like ‘Jaws’ and ‘Wet Hot American Summer’ are definitely on that list, so are classic, feel-good and “coming of age” movies like ‘Stand By Me’ and […]

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Long Weekend Look-Back…

Earlier this week, I had talked about how I’d spent my Fourth of July holiday in Rye, New Hampshire while simultaneously sharing one of the best places to grab an overstuffed lobster roll (like a true Patriot!) – but I’d also mentioned that a few other locations had been considered before my mom and I […]

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Local Loves: Rye Harbor Lobster Pound

When it came time to plan how I’d be spending my Fourth of July Weekend, there were only a couple of rules I had made for myself: No Cape Cod (because no matter what time you get on the road, you will be sitting in traffic for hours only to then wait in lines and […]

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