We are so fortunate to live in the New York City area. The only problem is when you have to go down 5 days a week for work, like my husband did, the last thing you want to do is go back down on the weekend. Hence, the spouse doesn’t spend as much time in NYC as they’d like. But all that changed when he retired…
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Where our food comes from is one of the most important things you should know. And not only the where, but also who is producing the food and are they pouring their heart and soul into that production. I have traveled from Kansas to Belize learning about farmers and food production and recently returned from Iceland. I spent a few days learning about meat, fish,…
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Dinner does not have to be the boring same old, same old. It can be easy, fast and delicious. We keep a few staples in the freezer for nights when we want something everyone will love. Keeping items like all natural pre-cooked sausage and organic ravioli in the freezer are great dinner helpers when you want flavor, but not the fuss. This recipe is also…
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Just to be crystal clear, Hanukkah is a festival to celebrate the rededication of the Temple after its destruction. It is not a sacred holiday that is found in the Torah or Bible. It is not like Christmas. It is observed by the lighting of the menorah to remind us of the oil that lasted for 8 nights. The real traditions include the lighting of…
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There are a few basics we always keep in our freezer and a boneless pork loin is one of them. They are so simple and so delicious to make. We love that you can prepare it so many ways and with very little effort. You can have a dinner as though you are at a fine dining restaurant. We love to have our favorite olives…
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Whether you are having a party, small get together, or just looking for a great seasonal cocktail, we have one for you. We love to serve this Gingerbread Eggnog Cocktail Recipe from Thanksgiving to Christmas. It is filled with all of the great flavors of the season. This is the perfect cocktail to welcome guests with when they arrive for a holiday party or as…
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During a trip to New Zealand this year, I was fascinated with the cool products they have that I had never heard of. Even better, they actually worked great and in several cases, tasted great, too! So, of course, I had to bring home as many as I could and then try to find them here. Because I certainly didn’t want to have to live…
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How often is it that the clean up after dinner is what gets you all crazy and not cooking dinner itself? This describes me to a tee and that is why I love one pan or in this case, one sheet dinners. You get all the same flavors, but none of the mess. This Sweet Potatoes and Chicken Sheet Pan Recipe is great for weekly…
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There are some products I keep gravitating to. Maybe because they are both affordable AND work. I am so tired of being suckered into spending big bucks for products that end up being nothing special, but I feel sick throwing out. In the case of face products, rather than discarding, I end up using on my hands! What a waste of good money… Here are…
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The transition to empty nesting was pretty easy for me. I mean I missed not having the twins around, but I was used to them being gone a lot. They travelled a lot during the summer for one thing. Plus, they were so busy the last few years of high school, my time with them kept shrinking. That said, most people have one or more…
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Québec City, situated on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, is one of North America’s most beautiful and historic cities. It’s also a fully established culinary mecca, with amazing local food, a burgeoning wine + craft brewery culture, and tons of hidden gems. After spending a delightful week there for Wanderful’s Women in Travel Summit, here are my top five foodie spots in Québec….
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Providence, Rhode Island is a true hidden gem. Considered the Creativity Capital, Providence has many forms of creativity happening right in the heart of the city. From getting to Providence, finding the perfect place to stay, fabulous things to do, shopping, the arts, all sorts of dining experiences and so much more, it really is a perfect destination for everyone. Getting there…Providence is right off…
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