There was most certainly a point in my life when I considered flowers a waste of money. While I most certainly meant that at the time, it could not be further from the truth now. Yesterday I bought myself these peonies from Trader Joes along with some other necessities like naan, frozen tuna steaks, and…
Two years ago I met someone who told me they collected postcards off eBay. Vintage postcards of their favorite place in the world, Christmas Cove. Instantly I was intrigued and thought it was an amazing idea … and also like the most romantic thing ever. If you don’t think so, you must have a heart…
I’ve always been a little enchanted by macarons. They are one of those things that just scream simple elegance – which perhaps is the opposite of how I would describe myself. You look at them and they are just marvelous. Plus, ever since that morning in Chicago … I couldn’t get these suckers out of…
Like I mentioned in my Memorial Day wrap-up post, I took a quick little jaunt to the Holly Hill farm in Cohasset over the long weekend. It’s a cute little place that has horses, a goat, buckets of chickens, and a bunny. I’m sure there are other living things as well …. but I’m pretty…
I’ve just eaten about 7 Dove Promises and it’s Wednesday … which means it’s not a long weekend anymore. The weather this Memorial Day weekend could only really be described as bipolar. Pretty much every weather forecaster in Boston is trying to tell us that Memorial Day is the start to summer. For about 70%…
Back in March, I had the occasion to be in NYC with a small group of friends. Being the early riser that I am, I mentally jumped at the opportunity have a little warm breakfast available when people slowly made their way into the kitchen. Thanks to a big ole chili dinner the night before,…
I love cooking for specific occasions. Cooking is great and all, but when there is a theme or purpose … it is just a million times more fulfilling. Maybe not a million, but still. I’m particularly proud of the themed Downton Abbey dinners and the Julia Child meals last summer. There is a chance that…
I almost can’t believe that I made butter on Sunday. In part because I love butter a lot … and because it was really not challenging. I’m not suggesting that I give up store bought butter on the reg but for a special occasion …. make some butter. In fact, I can’t wait to have…
Just a quick post before I head out for my last full day in Italy. I wanted to share how insane the breakfast spread is at the Waldorf Cavalieri in Rome. And yes, that is the size of a piece of toast (above). It is the biggest piece of bread I’ve ever seen.
Hi there internet, I wanted to provide an update on my Birthday Wish to get 300 people to join (slash donate to) the Be the Match registry. I’m currently at less than 10 people … with about a million people telling me that they’d love to do it. I’ve been meaning to write an update…
