Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters

Quick Pickled Cucumbers (Recipe)

Cucumber quick pickles & Crunchy Veg.: 1 bag of bean sprouts 1 bag of julienned or shredded carrots or 3-4 large carrots 1 large English cucumber or 4-5 smaller Armenian or Chinese cucumbers. 1/3 cup of rice vinegar (also know as rice wine vinegar) 1/4 cup of water 3 TBSP of white granulated sugar 1/4…

The elusive perfect Father’s Day Gift

Part of what make’s finding the perfect Father’s Day gift so hard is that more often than not, it isn’t a particular thing that dad wants or needs. More often than not what dad needs is more time, more sleep, more flexible income, more time with his buddies, more time with his kids, more time…

A docent is a prof: A dosant should not exist

I’m supposed to be writing about father’s day, or at least that is the post I had planned, but something horrible is happening and as a croissant lover, I feel I need to do something. Let us begin with this simple equation: a croissant + a donut = nothing at all unless this is perhaps…

Newborn Cries

I love babies. I always have. As a child as soon as I was strong enough to hold a baby I would. The cries did not deter me, I just wanted to soothe and hold the little beings. As a mother, I was exhausted, overwhelmed and head over heels in love with my newborns. But…

Pride: Boston Pride

Today, Saturday June 8th, is Boston’s Gay Pride parade. It is an event the my children’s old school attends every year and it is something that is significant to many of my friends and community. I have been to many gay pride all school meetings but I don’t think I’ve ever been to the parade….

Donut Day: It is a national holiday

These days, every day is a special holiday of some sort, and it kind of drives me crazy. But since it is a cold rainy, cozy day and the Boston area has so many great donut spots I just couldn’t resist guiding you to some of my favorites. Sofra is the place to go if…

Summer Clothing: Navy, Stripes, and Polos

There is something about summer that makes me pick a style and stick to it. When I was younger, summer was time to bring out the hippie chick in me. I sought out the long flowing skirts, a touch of tie dye and the leather sandals (although perhaps vegan would have been more appropriate) that…

Summer Clothing: Navy, Stripes, and Polos

A Tale of Two Cocktail Menus

I’ve been in Toronto, if you’re measuring time in libations, for two cocktail hours and in both places I found myself with wonderful options. Most recently, I went out for a late (on Toronto standards – similar to Boston’s) night dinner with three friends and #tbex travel mates. Bannock, which serves New Canadian comfort food…

Cocktails in Canada: Boston raises a few glasses in Toronto at Bannock

This evening we headed out looking for a taste of Canada and found ourselves seated around a table for four at The Bannock. The Bannock is wedged between two Canadian shopping center; Toronto Eaton Center and The Bay. If you know the book The Hockey Sweater and the letter to Mr. Eaton that’s the Eaton…

Hiding from the inevitable.

Hiding from the inevitable. I’ve discovered something. Unfortunately it doesn’t predict the weather, nor does it cure anything. It’s not a new app nor is it something that makes your life seemingly easier. It’s not beautiful. It’s not tasty. It’s just a little annoying. I don’t have writer’s block. I have more ideas than time…

The Sparkle in Mom’s Eye

Unlike roses and chocolate, jewelry does last, it can be passed down and somehow, even though it is a material thing, it feels good to put on a beautiful piece of jewelry. It doesn’t have to be fancy. It doesn’t have to be expensive, you just have to love it. I have pieces of jewelry…