My grandmother was very traditional, and yet quite progressive at the same time. She was one of the first female lawyers in the 1950’s when many women didn’t hold those positions. She thought everything was ‘marvelous.’ She went against the grain at times – being married 3 times and divorcing three times, which again was […]

It’s apple picking season, and while the dry weather has made the orchards less fruitful for picking, the markets have been full of apples and cider. Applesauce is one of my favorite ways to use apples, other than sautéing for chia pudding or oatmeal. It’s comfort food, and tastes just as good warm as it […]

Last weekend was the last weekend of ‘peak’ foliage time up here in Maine. People from all over the east coast come to Maine to see the leaves, particularly in Acadia National Park. While I’ve been here for 4 years, I have yet to see the leaves or even get to the park in general, […]

What do you see? I see a swan, but I could be convinced otherwise! Before summer left us, I really wanted to solidify my zucchini bread recipe – don’t ask me why, but I did – and I have, so I have to share! Perfect for late summer where the days straddle warm days and […]

When I was younger, I visited my grandparents in Cape Cod every year, sometimes for just two weeks and other years, for 2 months. I’d go to the beach. I participated in junior theater, but as I got older, dance led my life. Unfortunately, the studio I used to dance at is no longer, but […]

Sometimes you just need chocolate! It’s no surprise that I love sweet things and baking, but sometimes I just want something delicious that’s not labor intensive nor something I’d have a lot of leftovers. Who do you think eats all of my experiments? If you ever want something sweet, please let me know + I […]

As I sit and write this, It’s crazy to think that it’s Memorial Day weekend. We’ve all been quarantining at home for almost 3 months now, and the unofficial start to summer is falling flat. Personally, I live in a seasonal community where restaurants have brushed off the spring cobwebs and have a slight bounce […]

Growing up, we would get a chocolate orange in our stocking every christmas – you know the ones you whack and the pieces come apart like an orange? It’s a tradition that has been passed down from my father’s side of the family and while I don’t eat them a lot, the flavor combination of […]

It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.