It’s a big job to be a Dad, and I am grateful that my husband Russ does a really great job at it. Russ has taught my kids many things simply by being himself and leading by example.  Russ says “just do the right thing.”  And even though “doing the right thing” isn’t sometimes what […]

I love carrot cake.  In fact, my wedding cake was carrot cake. I made it myself and hand grated about a million carrots to make it, but it tasted great.  I frosted it with Bailey’s Irish Cream Frosting which was ridiculously amazing.  Recipe here!  Delicious. But I can’t be making carrot cakes for breakfast, so […]

I tried this strawberry salsa at a family gathering and I was immediately hooked.  It is so…..tasty.  June is strawberry picking time in New England and there is nothing quite as sweet as a vine-ripened berries.  Start with some grape tomatoes and fresh strawberries. Since I haven’t hit the fields yet for berry picking, I […]

Give me anything with chocolate and nuts and I am in heaven. So when we didn’t have anything nutty and chocolate in the house I decided to make a small batch of peanut butter squares. I created a healthier version, of course, made with whole grain graham crackers and healthy peanut butter.   First start […]

Gotta love New England weather, right?  It’s been raining here all week and Lucy and I are fed up with it.  Rain makes me want to curl up on the couch and stay in all day.  Lucy agrees with me!                   I joined a CSA, community supported […]

When I cook dinner in my slow cooker, I clean it out immediately and plan on overnight oatmeal for breakfast the next morning.  Cooking oatmeal while you sleep makes for a quick and easy start to the morning.  On Thursdays I arrive at work ready to see clients in Boston at 7:30 AM sharp (and […]

I love water! It is my favorite drink on earth!  Next comes coffee and next is a toss up between a nice rich beer or an amazing glass of cabernet (all in moderation, of course!).  But in the spring and summer, I enjoy a glass of iced tea now and again.  So I make my […]

When traveling to Ireland is not an option…make this delightful Irish Bread! I love the breads in Ireland, simple with a hint of buttermilk.  My friend Meg shared this recipe with me and it’s by far my favorite.  Very simple, not infused with a complexity of flavors, just right for what I find to be […]

Being a runner,  I love to refuel with a protein-rich, fruity smoothie.  Smoothies are a delicious way to boost your fruit and veggie intake all in one sweet confection!  Purchase your favorite frozen unsweetened fruits, of course, fresh produce works too, and Greek yogurt which has more than twice the amount of protein than traditional yogurt. […]