Dining & Reviews

Louisville, Kentucky

By On October 25, 2018

My husband and I recently spent a week in Kentucky and Tennessee as we continue the celebration of our 25th wedding anniversary.  Our anniversary was in May so we are really milking… Read More

Dining & Reviews

Menton

By On June 14, 2018

We recently celebrated our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary with a dinner at Menton in Fort Point Channel.  Menton is one of the many restaurants owned and operated by Barbara Lynch, native of South… Read More

Conversations

In Conversation with Karen Collins, founder of Bisousweet Confections

By On April 4, 2018

I love to bake and so rarely find myself purchasing packaged cookies at the market.  I do make exceptions, however, especially if I am stretched and need a sweet fix.  Another exception… Read More

Recipes

Bacon and Egg Risotto

By On February 8, 2018

On very rare occasions when I was growing up, my mother would prepare breakfast for dinner.  The menu was typically bacon and eggs accompanied by Thomas’s English Muffins. Family breakfast was not just… Read More

Conversations

In Conversation with Emily Keneally, founder of Alice Walk

By On January 30, 2018

Have you ever had a shopping experience you either walked away from completely frustrated by and empty handed, or with a hole in your wallet?  I definitely have and so it was… Read More

Recipes

Turkey Luleh Kebabs

By On January 18, 2018

Last fall, my husband and I spent a weekend in Maine with some very dear friends and members of their family.  It was a mix and match kind of weekend with people… Read More

Recipes

Southwest King Ranch Casserole

By On December 7, 2017

This week’s recipe is a serious departure from last week’s relatively healthy and light Wild Cod Burgers. However, there is a method to my madness. Until a few weeks ago, I had… Read More

Outside the Kitchen

Out on a Limb

By On September 27, 2017

I cannot believe September is over!  Where the heck did the month go?  For me it just seemed to fly by.  How about for you? Do you remember a few posts ago… Read More

Lifestyle

Happy Fourth of July!

By On June 29, 2017

My post this week is just going to be a little bit of this and that.  Some things I love, some books, and a few eats. Definitely a quick read because I know… Read More

Lifestyle

Sun Protection – Links

By On May 18, 2017

Let me preface today’s post by writing a few things first. One, I probably will never be a lifestyle blogger.  I mentioned this when I wrote, In the Bag, a post about some… Read More

Dining & Reviews

Island Creek Oyster Bar – Burlington

By On January 26, 2017

If you are a fan of oysters, then you have undoubtedly tasted the omnipresent Island Creek Oysters that appear on menus across the country.  What started as an oyster farming business has grown… Read More

Outside the Kitchen

Wayland Winter Farmers’ Market

By On January 21, 2016

When you hear the words “Farmers’ Market”, does your mind drift to summer?  Until last March, mine definitely did. But then through the magic of social media, I discovered a Winter Farmers’… Read More