There are some trends that I could do without (like pet cafés) and others that I hope become tradition (like pop up ski lodges in the city). In New York City you can “aprés ski” atop rooftops on faux fur lined seats in cute little makeshift cabins. Paris’ Village de Noel is more like a Christmas…
Tag: Holidays
5 Local Hostess Gifts: Drink Local
When I refer to “hostess” I use the broad definition. What I mean by that is if you are attending a party you bring a hostess gift, and if you are hosting a party you deserve to treat yourself. We’ve all joined our summer and fall CSAs and some brave souls have also signed up…
Weekend Guide: Winter Wonderlands & Whatnot
This is it… the weekend before the most exciting day of the year (for food lovers) Thanksgiving. The horn of plenty, the celebration of the harvest, clinking glasses with family, Macy’s Day parades, football and all such indulgences. Take time to enjoy the weekend. If you’ve planned well you don’t have to stress about coming…
The Weekend Guide: Harvard Art Museums, PoKémon & More
Here are a few things to keep you entertained this weekend. Get inspired to cook for Thanksgiving and meet Wilson Farm‘s new executive chef Raymond Ost, former chef/owner of Sandrine’s Bistro in Harvard Square. Chef Ost will be offering samples of his turkey roulade with sausage apple stuffing, butternut squash soufflés, croque madame sandwiches, and…
Home For the Holidays: Wayfair, SEO, and Gift Tags
I don’t tend to go to conferences or blog workshops for several reasons. One is time, another is money, and the third is ROI on both time and money. I am a researcher and a do-er but unless there is engagement and interaction, I don’t tend to learn enough for a talk or conference to…
What A Night’s Sleep (or lack thereof ) Can Do
In case of emergency do not break glass.
Join the Club: The Gifts that Give and Give and Give
Once upon a time there were “gift of the month” clubs. They were expensive, unique, somewhat personal, but the food itself was nothing to write home about. It was more about the novelty of a monthly gift, and beautiful packaging. We’ve come a long way from the original “gourmet” gift of the month clubs. Here…
Thanksgiving: Cook It
A little help from my kitchen fairy. One of my sous chefs (aka the kitchen fairy). If you’re coming over for Thanksgiving, this is what’s on our menu. Roast Turkey with Bacon-herb butter and cider gravy (Bon Appetit Nov. 2008) Roasted Fall Vegetables in Cheddar Crust (Eating Well Dec. 2008) Herb and Onion Stuffing (Bon…
Happy Canada Day, Eh?: A Canada Day Abécédaire-Abecedarian
A is for Alberta, Algonquin, and Aboriginal. B is for Beavers, Butter Tarts, and Beaver Tails. C is for Canuck, CDN, CN Tower, and CN Railway. D is for Ducks Unlimited. Desert Rose Café, Dalvay By the Sea and Danforth. E is for Eaton’s, Edmonton and Eglinton. F is for French, Fairmount Bagels, and Flags….
Merry Christmas: In green and red pine-scented letters!
There’s been a lot of mumbling, whispering, and questioning lately. It’s not about Santa Claus. We know he’s real, plus he lives in Huron Village ( not sure if he is couchsurfing, has a regular airbnb reservation, or just a condo he lives in part time.). The mumbling is coming from the adults. Something about…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 