I discovered a yummy new ingredient…thanks to one of my blog readers, Liz!  Thanks Liz for leading me to these little maple flakes.  That would be Maple flakes by Tonewood.  These little flakes of maple syrup add a little crunch and sweetness to my carrot cake yogurt parfait.  See them on the bottom left of […]

The food experience in NYC is always one of my favorite parts of visiting the city. Earlier this week, my daughter Chelsea and I found a cute cheese shop that also had a nice spread of sandwiches, soups and grab and go salads. I love a good cheese case, don’t you?  So…yum! We both took […]

Well….Happy Tuesday!  I am on my way back to Boston after a wonderful visit to the Big Apple.  This trip was a mix between business and pleasure….but since I love my career, it felt a bit more like one big trip of pleasure.  The best part, of course, was spending some well-needed one-on-one time with […]

For those of us with a little bitty sweet tooth, I have found a portable FODMAP friendly snack that you  just might enjoy…and, it was right in my own backyard!  Well, not literary in my backyard but baking up in a local Massachusetts kitchen. I love supporting local businesses and it makes me really happy […]

I have been craving kale lately.  Do you think only nutritionist’s say things like that?  Ha!  It sounds way too nutritionist-like. 🙂 I really do love kale salad–especially with a hint of  lemon and topped with my mustard dressing.  I like to kick up kale with a bit of feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, some pumpkin […]

I made some Huevos Rancheros this week.  Say what??  I know, I am not a Huevos Rancheros expert, but I like the idea of layering a poached egg, salsa and cheddar cheese on a toasted corn tortilla.  A great breakfast option for the weekend, right? I never poach eggs but wanted to include a poached egg […]

My son Brennan has been on a chicken salad kick.  So, I decided to whip some up last week!  I would rather he take some chicken on his sandwich than revert back to processed deli meats, which we could all do without. I have to say, my German Dad was a huge cold cut man. […]

I hope everyone is surviving the holiday season… As a holiday gift, Russ and I gave to each other a trip to Portsmouth, New Hampshire for two nights to regroup, relax, and unwind a bit before the new year. Portsmouth is a quaint historic seaport with great shops and restaurants. We relaxed in the outdoor […]

I love the holiday season, especially this year. My two oldest children have been away at college, and I am SO very happy to have them home again. I really love seeing them hanging out together.  Laughing. Talking. Just being them. I love hearing my son bound down the stairs…I missed that when he’s away. I love […]