Chili? Yes, Fireside!

Last night brought just enough snow and ice for the steep area of our backyard to become a perfect sledding hill. (just practicing with the new lens Santa left for me and I had to show off this shot 🙂 …)   Without all the trees that were lost to the recent hurricanes and blizzards the sledding is easier–no steering…

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Escape to the Cape Table

What do you see when you close your eyes and drift away on a little beach break?   White tropical sands and palm trees?  Waves crashing on rocky coasts?  Pink shells?  Jellyfish?   A place to run with your best friend?    Cape Cod in Massachusetts extends an arm around the bay protecting Boston, creating in its interior beautiful beaches…

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Dishing for My Earthlings

I can become a little obsessed with choosing the right dishes, linens and glassware for my table, but I am more interested in the quality of the food that goes onto those dishes.  And although I am not a “chef” mom by nature, when the kids are home I am even more conscious of our food choices. We have tried…

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