With nothing but rain and gray skies in our neck of the woods these days, I have been craving some spring inspiration. Here you have it! The looks, flowers, food, and drinks that make me feel spring ready. Enjoy!
Great Business: Seedsheets
April 26, 2016 1 Comment
Guess what time of year it is????? It’s veggie garden time of year. Since the blog began, I have been writing about herbs, veggies, fruits and planting. It has become a real passion of mine in recent years. In fact in the last 3 years there have been two summers where our family barely had… read more
Healthy Breakfast: Egg and Avocado Bowl
April 1, 2016 2 Comments
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – morning time is pure chaos over at our place. I’m lucky if I grab a protein bar on the way out the door for our 8am school drop off. Recently I’ve been doing the school run on an empty stomach and then coming home to… read more
Healing Foods: Ginger Tea
January 6, 2016 2 Comments
Last year I fell hard for the Ginger Tea made at both Méli-Mélo and Aux Delices here in Greenwich. The day after New Year’s my baby boy and I got hit with a nasty head cold. Food tasted bland but I found myself craving that tea. I had a sense it would be the magic… read more
Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers for Her
December 17, 2015 1 Comment
I’m feeling a little behind over here on the Christmas front. With just 8 days to go until the big day I am busy scouring the internet for something special for each person on my list. We are hug fans of stockings in our home and that’s often where I receive my favorite gifts. The… read more
Inspiration In Between
December 4, 2015 1 Comment
It’s that moment. Right between Thanksgiving and Christmas we find ourselves in between. It’s not quite parka weather but there’s a chill in the air and a leaning towards cozying up by the fire. I’ve been layering up for cold mornings and warmer afternoons. Craving pie, warm drinks, and red wine. Here’s some inspiration for… read more
Holiday Cooking: Spiced Nuts
November 25, 2015 1 Comment
This recipe is an adaptation of one created by the fabulous Ina Garten. I’ve added thyme and chose to use a variety of nuts instead of just cashews. It’s perfect for serving at holiday cocktail parties, and also makes a great gift for teachers or friends. Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted cashew nuts 1 cup unsalted walnuts 1… read more
Food: Healthy Chicken Soup
October 13, 2015 1 Comment
My five year old rarely makes food requests other than grilled cheese, so when she asked for chicken soup I nearly ran out the door to buy the ingredients. This recipe is very healthy and relatively easy. The best part is that you can really throw in any leftover pasta and a whole variety of… read more
Food: Green Goddess Dip
July 11, 2015 3 Comments
Oh Green Goddess Dip! You are so good… So so good. This dip is great with veggies, perfect for chips, and would even make for a great sauce on top of chicken straight off the grill. It’s super easy to make and that means it is ideal when you are invited to a friend’s… read more
Small Business: Villa Nuova
April 30, 2015 Leave a Comment
There is nothing I like more than a family run small business and when given the chance I will always choose to shop in a one-of-a-kind shop over a big mega-store. (My husband jokes that I without a doubt would be happier living in Europe where people tend to go to 4-5 different specialty shops to… read more
