The River Towns are home to a smorgasbord of outstanding artisanal food and drink makers. Here are three more local, passionate crafters of high-quality tastiness. Dave Mundis and Mike Vincent, frat brothers at Colgate […] Read more »
I recently found this tattered old recipe for a Blueberry Coffee Cake when I was going through my old recipe box. It was written in my teenage handwriting and the ink had faded but I […] Read more »
Many of my clients have discovered a new outlook on marking special occasions: the joy of celebrating small. The pandemic may have forced us to minimize group size for the safety of all, but I’m […] Read more »
Southern hospitality is legendary in itself; however, I cannot help but marvel at the amiability and warmth I am engulfed in when I meet a Southerner. My friend, Mary Case Friedner, a […] Read more »
Need a pick-me-up? Then head over to Cortlandt Manor-based coffee producer Bucci Coffee, which specializes in fair trade, single origin beans, cold brewed. Owner Nik Bucci’s interest in the beverage was inspired by time […] Read more »
Dessert after dinner is a must in my house but I don’t always have the time to make a cheesecake in the oven. This super easy and delicious recipe for […] Read more »
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and we can anticipate a day filled with giving and eating chocolate. There is much confusion about the origin of Valentine’s Day and about St. Valentine, but how did this day […] Read more »
Get a Head Start on Head Turning Valentine’s Day Treats! I just love chocolate! Especially melt-in-your-mouth truffles. Over the years, I’ve learned to make several kinds, and — as I […] Read more »
It’s that time again: a New Year, another promise to make a whole new you. Personally, I’m not big on New Year’s resolutions, because I never really believe I will follow through. After a hectic season trying to […] Read more »
When my boys were little, I would marvel at how long it took me to pull out their winter coats, hats, matching mittens, and extra socks. I would spend more time bundling them up than they would actually spend outside, but, despite the effort, […] Read more »
