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  • Chasing Crimson: A Scenic Drive Through New England’s Autumn Splendor

    A scenic drive through New England in autumn isn’t just a seasonal outing—it’s a pilgrimage. A ritual of rustling leaves, winding roads, and roadside cider. It’s the kind of journey that doesn’t ask for a destination, only your presence. There’s… Continue reading

    Chasing Crimson: A Scenic Drive Through New England’s Autumn Splendor
  • 🍂 Celebrating the Fall Days of Summer: The Enchanting Season of Augtober

    There’s a fleeting moment in late summer when the world begins to shift. The sun still lingers high, casting golden rays across fields and sidewalks, but the breeze carries a whisper of change. You wake up one morning and notice… Continue reading

    🍂 Celebrating the Fall Days of Summer: The Enchanting Season of Augtober
  • Company Chicken

    If you’re like me and always on the lookout for a new recipe loaded with favor look no further, Company Chicken is all the rage with a flavor profile guaranteed to become a family favorite. Tender, juicy chicken breasts cradle… Continue reading

    Company Chicken
  • Red, White and Blue Berry Dessert

    I have always loved berry desserts during the summer. To me enjoying the seasonal fruits and vegetables is a must and this dessert is one of my favorites. There really isn’t a recipe for this. All the measurements are made… Continue reading

    Red, White and Blue Berry Dessert
  • The Art of Dutch Pouring

    As a furniture artist/flipper I utilize many different techniques on my pieces to achieve the desired results; one of those mind-blowing techniques is called Dutch Pouring, and it’s a game changer in the furniture flipping world. The Victorian Era is… Continue reading

    The Art of Dutch Pouring
  • New Years’s Eve with Julia Child

    I am a child of the 70’s and as such PBS and Julia Child was a staple of my childhood. Back in those early and simpler times cable and streaming wasn’t even a familiar term. The channels from my childhood… Continue reading

    New Years’s Eve with Julia Child
  • Julia Child Braised Beef Short Ribs

    This classic Julia recipe is loaded with flavor and a delectable treat for your tastebuds. The savory sauce with notes of rosemary and thyme pair perfectly with the beef and makes an exceptionally flavorful gravy to serve this delightful meal… Continue reading

    Julia Child Braised Beef Short Ribs
  • When Opportunity Knocks… Open the Door! ~ Oprah, Ina… and Me??

    Usually when opportunity knocks, we fail to open the door and allow that chance to happen. We tend to fall under the mindset that if it sounds too good to be true, it IS too good to be true. And… Continue reading

    When Opportunity Knocks… Open the Door! ~ Oprah, Ina… and Me??
  • Canuary is Coming… Are you Ready?

    I cannot believe we are only days away from the kickoff of Canuary… the marathon month of canning! A Little History Canning is a technique that has been around since 1809 when a French confectioner named Nicholas Appert discovered that… Continue reading

    Canuary is Coming… Are you Ready?
  • Easy Artisan Bread

    Have you ever wanted to make Artesian bread but thought it was too difficult? Are you sourdough challenged but want to make a beautiful bread too? Well then this is the recipe for you! This simple recipe produces one of… Continue reading