The real message of Valentine’s Day
“If you have only one smile in you, give it to the people you love.” — Maya Angelou In my neck of the woods, Valentine’s Day has always been... Read more.
‘Tis the season to remember
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” �... Read more.
A lifetime of Thanksgivings
I will always fondly remember my mother putting the turkey in the oven in the middle of the night. I wondered if my brothers and sisters were also awake, liste... Read more.
In appreciation of our dads
“It’s only when you grow up and step back from him — or leave him for your own home — it’s only then that you can measure his greatness an... Read more.
A Tisket, A Tasket! It’s the perfect time for a picnic basket
Despite the waterfall of rain showers, we have reason to celebrate here on the North Shore. The soggy spring may have dampened our spirits, but our lawns and fl... Read more.
Recipe: Overnight egg, sausage & asparagus strata
“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.” — Audrey Hepburn I love this time of year. While we had a relatively mild New England winter, it st... Read more.
Sweet Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to have some fun, and bring joy and a smile to everyone you encounter. Do all that and send that special person two vale... Read more.
Ann Steriti from Periwinkles Food Shoppe: Crafting the cannoli
I have often wondered about people who can resist the sweet temptation of a cannoli. I can’t imagine not being drawn to the decadently delicious confection wi... Read more.
Putting the happy in Happy Halloween
There was a time in America when costumed children skipped with reckless abandon through the streets of their neighborhood without fear or trepidation. Parents... Read more.
Recipe: back-to-school Zucchini bread
September days are always bittersweet for parents. The bridge between beach days and back-to-school days marks a transition from carefree time with toes in the ... Read more.