Turn to tried and true for on again, off again prep

“On again, off again” relationships toy with your emotions and are never good for your sanity. And I’ve been having one for the last few weeks … with a birthday party. Yes, an on again, …

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Food and fun from Fort Fairfield to East Boston

A few “Craves and Raves” ago, I suggested some New England foodie day trips, including Portland, Maine; Wellfleet, Mass.; and Providence, R.I. Now that the warmer weather has arrived and all the road salt is …

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Compromise on food for healthy ‘marriage’

Don’t ask me who “they” are, but “they” say marriage is all about compromise. Well, I’ll be honest, my “marriage” with food has been turbulent. Lots of ups and downs. I’ve spent some time lately …

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Planning will help get an Easter buffet done

In just a few short weeks, my doors will open for an Easter Day celebration for not only my family, but his. Did I mention this will be our first hosting event together and the …

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Food adventures await the New England traveler

The ringing in of a new year means the glorious renewal of vacation time and ringing in the not-so-glorious task of picking the perfect vacation that meets your time and budget restraints. And that’s if …

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

My favorite things … and my guilty pleasures

Double-churned ice cream and lime-flavored Tostitos; Celebrity gossip and “Jersey Shore” guidos; Pretty new shoeboxes wrapped up in strings; These are a few of my favorite things. Hey, don’t judge. We all have them – …

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Holiday gift suggestions for the foodie in your life

Ahhhh, the leaves have fallen. I never see the light of day during the work week now, and baking pies has become a weekend ritual. Yes, it’s about that time. …

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Use pancake mix for more than just flapjacks

What a dilemma to be in. I’m faced with a box of pancake mix due to expire any minute. I’m not sure where, besides my mother, I heard it. …

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Julie & Julia brings to mind other food entertainment

The recent release of the film “Julie & Julia” has got me not only craving all lavish French cuisine that fits on a plate, but all things of taste on the big and small screens. …

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Throw extra zucchini into all of your meals

Miraculously, if your backyard garden hasn’t rotted, molded or just floated away, you may find yourself with a surplus of veggies. I recently became the recipient of a pile of zucchini. I really hate to …

Wednesday, July 15, 2009