There comes a time in one’s life. and it isn’t necessarily adulthood, that breast cancer hits close to home. It may be someone in your family, yourself, or a close friend that is forced to deal with it. When it comes to fund raising to cure diseases, how does one choose what to support and…
Author: City Living (Boston)
I am a writer and cook. I write about city living, travel, food, the arts and family. I raise my family in Cambridge & Boston and share tips for throwing cocktail parties, packing lunches, having fun on the weekend without going broke or losing your sanity.
Sixteen Reasons to See Swan Lake
Swan Lake is over a century old, but there is nothing stale or stuffy about it. The choreography, special effects, set and stunning dancers have the audience sitting on the edge of their seats for Boston Ballet’s Swan Lake. This year, Boston Ballet offered a master class for Adult dancers of all levels. I was…
Cinco de Mayo: Local Ingredients for your Taco Party
We are not anywhere close to the border of Mexico. We are not California nor are we Texas, but New Englanders have an appreciation for the occasional night of tacos and margaritas nonetheless. We may not have the taquerias that California is famous for nor do we have the abuelas of Mexico stirring up pots…
Soccer Season & Superstars
We tried baseball, and we are huge fans as spectators, but when it comes to stepping up to the plate, neither of our kids felt at home there. We go and cheer on their classmates at the local park and it’s a great way to spend cool spring evenings outdoors. Soccer is the new sport…
Mod Like Mom: My Wayfair Blogger Picks
I love working with Wayfair because I also use the site often for myself. I have to admit I was unsure at first because I wasn’t used to shopping for housewares online. On the otherhand, store options are becoming more limited and the quality of service and products in the brick and mortar stores doesn’t…
Pasta to Push you Past the Finish Line: Boston Marathon Dining
Our weather has been so weird that it doesn’t really feel like the Boston Marathon is about to happen any time soon, but it is. We are less than a fortnight away from the start of the marathon and whether you’re local or visiting, pasta (and lots of it) may be on the menu as…
The Perfect Quick Spring Breakfast Sandwich
Ingredients an English muffin (I used Stone and Skillet) tangy, funky or sharp creamy cheese (goat cheese, Camembert, brie, whatever you feel like) a hard boiled egg (we make a 1/2 dozen or so every week to keep in the fridge using this perfect J. Kenji Alt method) pea shoots black pepper Toast, schmear,…
Dinner at La Motta
The South End has an interesting dining scene. There are the sought after spots cooking up some of the best bites you will ever put in your mouth. There are the delicious, unfussy, neighborhood spots for regulars and visitors alike. There are the less chef-driven kitchens that just put out good, popular dishes, that are…
Like a Piss in the Sea
We all have good days and bad days. What I try to remind my children (and myself) is that it is okay to feel it. Feel your tears, feel your anger, feel your frustration, and feel your joy. While you’re feeling all the feels though, your next responsibility is to deliberately act upon them…
ivivva Grand Opening: Lynnfield MarketStreet
We didn’t used to venture much beyond Burlington for errands, but if we have a little extra time, a trip to MarketStreet Lynnfield is quite a treat. We love to stop for dinner at Wagamama and now there is Wahlburgers too. This weekend, beginning tomorrow is the grand opening of another favourite store ivivva. It’s a…
The World On Ice in Boston: Worlds 2016
The swishy crunchy sound of a blades cutting through the ice, the passion, the athleticism, the speed, the camaraderie off the ice and rivalry on the ice, and the energy of the crowds, is filling TD Garden in Boston and this time it’s not for a Bruins game. The International Skating Union prestigious Worlds 2016 have…
Mom Can We Have Crêpes?
Mornings have changed so much over the years. The one constant that I can remember from when I was little to today is the smell of coffee. To go with that coffee now we have our crêpe mornings. For a sponsored post for Wayfair I shared a peek into our favourite kind of morning.
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 