When I hear the world power lunch, I think of a different era. I think of shoulder pads, suits, a group of men gathered around a dark table and a very big cheque. Today’s power lunch is an entirely different experience. It has all of the luxe in terms of setting, the meat and potatoes…
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.
Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions: Giveaway
It’s not the Olympics. It’s not the circus. It’s not a gymnastics meet either. It is a little bit of everything. I take my daughter to the ballet to inspire her and show her what the pinnacle of all that work in the studio looks like. With gymnastics there are very few opportunities like that. The…
Dinner with Robert Irvine
I am a fan of food tv, well ok I admit it, I am a fan of all kinds of DIY television. Over the years I have seen Robert Irvine’s huge personality filling the scene on shows like Dinner: Impossible, Restaurant: Impossible, and Chopped. So, recently when Xfinity invited me to a dinner and demonstration…
Weekend Guide: Hockey, Huron Village, and History on the Half Shell
It’s the weekend and here are some things to do. Get out and try something new! 4th We are just starting to think about Thanksgiving, but if you are smart you will get all your Christmas shopping done early and avoid the crowds and the craziness. Shop from booth to booth a little bit…
Princesses & Pirates vs Sugarplums & Soldiers: Boston Ballet’s Le Corsaire
I know! I know ! “Nutcracker is a tradition!” you exclaim. Do you know how many “traditions” get stale and are mentioned later in life as that day we all dreaded? Don’t get me wrong, Nutcracker is a fun family ballet, but if you really want to share an appreciation of the arts you have to…
Travel Dream List
Here are a few places I dream of one day visiting: La Réserve Ramatuelle, St. Tropez, France Wauwinet Clayoquot Wilderness Resort Mohonk Mountain House The Point – Lake Placid Fogo Inn
Weekend UnGuide: Halloweekend
It’s Halloween Weekend. Be safe. If you live in New England, get out the ski under layers to keep the kids warm. Also if you are new to the area, find out some of the best places to trick or treat best places to trick or treat and be warned that some towns, some wicked…
Feeling Watched in the Kitchen: Halloween Treat
I was inspired by the football shaped pretzels at the store to make some Halloween eyes. You just need a few ingredients and a little patience to get started but its a fun quick afternoon activity to do with the kids. Ingredients candy melt football shaped pretzel chocolate rosettes or chocolate chips mint green chocolate…
Tiny Fried Cherry Pies & A Cocktail
Tiny fried cherry pies and a cocktail for the Wayfair Pie Bake Off Recipe- Sponsored
Boo-tique Chocolates for your Squad
I don’t know what happened but recently the parenthood novelty of being able to sneak chocolate out of the Halloween stash has lost its luster. I mean the thrill of the hunt is still pretty awesome, but the actual chocolate tastes like wax to me. I guess I’ve been spoiled with some pretty fabulous chocolates over…
Crew Edition: Weekend Guide
This weekend is the world famous Head of the Charles Regatta. It should be a perfect weekend for it, unlike that one year when it rained so hard they actually had to cancel it. The scenery is just at it’s prime with the beautiful leaves. Take a walk away from the Charles and for a…
Lunch in Harvard Square: Beat Brasserie
Whether you’re a parent and have school-aged children, you are on a tight budget this week/month/year, or you are just not a night person, lunch out is the perfect replacement for dinner out. Sometimes, you are happy with a yoghurt and some granola at your desk, but other times you need to step away from…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 