Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters

Travel to North Adams: The Porches Inn at Mass MoCA

As I mentioned the other day, I have been bitten by the travel bug or perhaps I was born with it (the more likely story). In any case, I love Fall in New England so I don’t like to travel too far and one of my favourite places to go when there is a chill…

I Love Fall Outings: Mann Orchards’ Corn Maze

I was recently invited to visit the new Riverside Farms corn maze at Mann Orchards in Methuen, MA. The first thing I had to do was figure out exactly where Methuen was and when I realised how quick and easy it was to get there, I gathered up the family and we headed out. From…

Early Harvest: Apples, Fritters and Pies (Sponsored)

August is that time with lingering summer heat and last beach days. September we go back to school but the summer sun is still strong. Fall, flannel plaid and apple picking still seems very far off. However, late August and early September is actually the best time to go apple picking. Apples are one of…

The Incredible (non-edible) Egg: Cirque Du Soleil’s OVO

Cirque du Soleil will be performing in Boston from September 6th to the 10th with OVO at the Agganis Arena. This one is not under the big top but Cirque Du Soleil can transform any space they move into. OVO, meaning “egg” in Portuguese, immerses you into Cirque Du Soleil's fantastical colorful ecosystem bursting with entomological life. The world of bug work,…

Mix-It Up For Dinner or Lunch: Cambridge

Earlier this summer I was invited to check out a restaurant that I have walked by many times but never stopped in. After my first visit, I have been back within a week with the whole family. I know these hot summer nights will have us ordering takeout a lot too. Mix-It is on Massachusetts…

Peanuts at Fenway: Charlie Brown

I love getting the paper and reading the comics. I loved it as a kid and I still do now. When I think of the Peanuts comic strip, I have four very clear images in my head: Schroeder at the piano, Linus with his banket, Lucy at her “advice” booth, and Charlie Brown all scruffy on the…

Harvest’s The Book and the Cook: Battersby

Harvest Restaurant is nestled down in one of Harvard Square’s little nooks and has a fabulous patio for this time of year. I was lucky to attend one of Harvets’ “The Book and the Cook” evenings a while back and loved it. The setup is great, you sit with other guests side by side…

Father’s Day: Mood Board

Why is it that all the father’s day cards are terrible?! My husband complained about the selection at CVS, and I struggled to find anything good at Target. I bet Olives and Grace has some hip cards and maybe Paper Source’s selection was better. In any case I found one and we’ll make some too….

Secret Burger Sauce

Shake Shack has one. McDonalds has a song about theirs; Do you remember it? Two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce … on a sesame seed bun? No doubt your favourite ‘secret burger’ on the menu at places like Craigie on Main, Alden & Harlow, and Drink all have a secret sauce too. So why…

Piattini: Newbury Street’s Little Segreto

Newbury Street has grown on me over the years. It used to be the street I loved to hate. Cringing at the tourists that came just to shop in the same stores they could find in just about any city anywhere and picking them out from the crowd was something my husband and I did…

Memorial Day Weekend in Boston & Nearby

Start by checking out some of my favourite things to see and do for Memorial Day Weekend in Boston. Memorial Day Eating Whether you want to grill a burger at home or enjoy a burger out, the options are many. Who makes your favorite burger? If you can, go to MF Dulock and…