We're leaving our house in Vermont tomorrow (!) for a mini vacation in Salem, Massachusetts. Then Thursday we fly to Prague. It's so on. I've...
Read MoreOne of the (many) things I love about my husband Dave is that he always seems to know when it's a good idea to try to...
Read MoreThere are plenty of times in my life when I've been so busy, everything felt confusing. For example, the other day, I put the hard-boiled eggs...
Read MoreSometimes you just really want something crunchy and salty. When you do, there's no substitute. That's why I'm madly in love with plantains. They're starchy,...
Read MoreI'm a very "everything in its place" kind of girl, and this is my house right now: The bedroom, living room, and kitchen are still tidy and...
Read MoreAs of today, there are just 50 days until Dave, Smudge, and I get on the plane to Prague! For now, I'm literally touching every...
Read MoreA pot of stew, softly bubbling on the back of the stove, is like a magic potion that guarantees you're going to have a...
Read MoreIt's that time: my Twitter feed is filled with bacon rose bouquets, chocolate treats, and heart-shaped gifts. Are you feeling romantic? Dave and I generally...
Read MoreEven though I firmly believe that life is best when we don't eat our feelings, I'm also 100% committed to the idea that we can show sincere, true,...
Read MoreThis post is one of my old favorites, and I'm sharing it now because Man! Life in the U.S. is a little stressful right now,...
Read MoreIt's no secret that I'm a New England Patriots fan, and Martellus Bennett is my current favorite player. He's a totally kickass tight end, and,...
Read MoreMy pal Hilah has been sharing recipes and hilarious original songs on her YouTube channel Hilah Cooking for seven years (!)—and now she's expanded her...
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