Smoothies were a daily thing in our house for a while because it was one of the few things my daughter would eat as a toddler. But time passed, morning routines changed, the blender from our wedding registry lost its zip, and vigour. This week I had the opportunity to gather with a few friends…
Category: Lifestyle – Shopping
A little shopping is always necessary.
Easter Bunnies Don’t Lay Eggs: Mystic Aquarium Animals Do
Every year at this time, as spring approaches, I am faced with two big questions: What exactly is the connection between bunnies and eggs? What on earth are we going to do for Spring Break? I love staying local for spring break because I love spring in New England. We often head to the beach…
Waxing Poetic at the Boston Ballet
I had never heard of Jirí Kylián before the Boston Ballet‘s All Kylián performance. I also had no idea that, even after seeing the modern, fun and exceptionally executed Rooster, Second Detail, Awake Only fall program, the Boston Ballet could do such choreography justice. I know I’ve said this before, but I first moved to…
Quick and Easy Snowy Day Dinner
I have been a huge fan of Bahn Mi for years now ever since my first bite… I wish I remember where. After a truly delectable and delicious lunch at Bon Me I wanted more of the same for dinner. The kids requested rice at dinner for tonight so my starting point was rice in…
Local Cheese for my Mac ‘n Cheese Indulgence
I was not a macaroni and cheese kid. I don’t know if you grew up in Canada you either had Kraft Dinner (just ask the Barenaked Ladies) or nothing. My children, on the other hand enjoy a nice salty, creamy bowl of white steaming pasta in white creamy sauce. The real mac ‘n cheese lover…
Brine and Brisket
So here’s the update for my corned beef making. I have two brines cooling on the counter over night. I’m not sure how I’m going to fit them in the fridge to cool but I think with some of my huge canning jars and a little shifting I can get them in there. The brine…
Brunch at Lone Star Taco Bar
Lone Star Taco Bar deserves way more than a lone star! I have put off writing this post because every time I even think about Lone Star my mouth starts to water and I crave their food. From the homemade hot sauces (sweet potato habanera and tomatillo agave) to their corn pancakes with jalapeño and…
Appy to share…
Speaking of appily ever after here are some of our favorite apps. Social Media & other apps that I use for work: Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, Gmail, Instagram, LinkedIn, WordPress, Facebook Pages Manager, Google Local, MailChimp, Four Square, Eventbrite, Paymo Food Social Media Apps I use for work and play: Forkly, Nosh, Chef’s Feed,…
Brunch at Foundry on Elm (Davis Sq.)
I had the opportunity to be a guest at Foundry on Elm with the Boston Brunchers and then went back to test it out with the whole family. Both times we enjoyed a delicious, relaxing meal, in one of my favorite squares. The food at Foundry on Elm is very good and the French brunch…
Infusion Diabolique: Cocktails vs. Straight Up
If you’re not likely to drink anything straight up on the rocks, then you might surprise yourself with Infusion Diabolique’s infused tequila and bourbon. They can definitely stand alone. On the other hand, they also make a great cocktail. Here’s what we sampled last night at the MidWinter Revels. Infusion Diabolique Mixto: This is a…
Valentine’s Day Part 1 Accomplished
Every day I sacrifice. Not in a meaningful or spiritual way. More in a I sacrifice 2/3 of my “to do” list in order to accomplish the other 1/3. Today I got all my important work done. I got my children from place to place on time with various tasks done at each point. I…
Personal Shopper of Sorts
I like to know what’s going on around town and who’s doing what. I’m a neighborhood busy body, but I don’t care or notice who bought a new car, who painted their house, who just got back from a ski vacation at Whistler and the like. What I care about is who is making what,…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 