Fall is the perfect time to get out of the city and enjoy time outside while we still can. In just under 2 hours from NYC, you can visit several wineries and feel as though you are in another state entirely. In essence, North Fork Wineries are the perfect day-trip!
Try this fresh and tart apple cocktail to add a little zip to your next Zoom Happy Hour Do you use seasonal ingredients for your cocktails? Try this great recipe using fresh apple cider to brighten up your happy hour repertoire. The key ingredient is the fresh lemon juice, which brings a fresh tartness that […]
When the seasons change it is also a fun time to change your personal fragrance. A few years ago, I received a sample of Atelier Cologne Paris’ Orange Sanguine in a Birchbox sample box. For decades, my father has always given the women in our family a special bottle of cologne every Christmas. As an adult, I started buying scents when I discovered them.
It’s that time of year again for fall fashion! Check out some of our favorite boots for both form and function. Fall came fast in the Midwest this year. One day it was 90 degrees and the next 50 degrees. That means its time to change out our summer wardrobes for the hygge of sweaters, […]
Use a vintage Thermos instead of buying a new hot beverage container As children, our parents would take us into the woods for weekend hikes and lunches in the shade of old oak forests and pine groves. Our parents would pack the plaid fabric Thermos satchel with a silver thermos with a little mug on […]
Hydrangea, literally means hydrate and cutting its stems on a slant helps that to happen. There are over a dozen methods for reviving cut hydrangeas online and I’ve tried them all, however this method works the best.
In today’s COVID world, the idea of a getaway has changed. A getaway doesn’t mean that you have to get onto an airplane, or even leave your house. a getaway can be as simple as sitting on my screen porch alone, reading my favorite cookbook or getting outside. Taking an Inseus mindfulness retreat is another great option.
Small batch canning can be done year around by using your Instant Pot. Just follow my simple step-by-step directions and you are ready to go.
Over the Labor Day Weekend I took one look at the fresh blueberries at the farmer’s market and I knew I had to make a pie. The berries jumbo-sized, sweet and ripe with flavor. Later that day, while searching for my favorite Pate Brisée recipe, I came across another wonderful recipe in the Silver Palate Cookbook, Blueberry Pie with Cinnamon Lattice Crust.
The butter crock, also known as a butter bell or butter keeper, dates back to 19th century France. It is a two-piece contraption that keeps butter fresh on the counter for up to 30 days. The water should be as close to or touching the butter as possible. This device keeps butter smooth and spreadable for whenever you need it. While you can in theory keep it out all the time. I always put mine in the fridge overnight and take out in the morning when I make coffee.
