Even before kids we never really had our act together for New Year’s Eve. My husband is an early bird and doesn’t do the “stay up until midnight” thing that well. Since kids, neither do I. We have always kind of floated around on NYE with no specific plans and …
Sometimes progress is slow, but when a company has chutzpah, the kind of chutzpah Mrs Maisel has, you’d be surprised how fast things can change. We use Xfinity services at home and I partner with them as well on posts such as this one. I have been wanting to watch …
Candy without a candy thermometer? I was skeptical but willing to give it a try. They were actually that easy and delicious. Gluten Free Pecan Pralines Ingredients 1 1/2 cups of pecans, chopped slightly 1 cup brown sugar dark or light works ⅓ cups heavy cream ¼ cups butter, unsalted …
There are as many unique dancers as there are snowflakes, and there may he just as many versions of The Nutcracker. The story is basically the same, with a few additional characters based on which country you see The Nutcracker in and which version is being performed. Some variations focus …
Making and decorating cookies with your kids can be a fun memorable moment. On the flip side, it can be a crazed stressful mess. This year you can take a shortcut and do it for a great cause. NOCA Provisions located in North Cambridge has begun their “Kids for Kids” …
There are some things that I hope never change. The buzz and awe when you step into the Boston Opera House for Boston Ballet‘s The Nutcracker is something I hope never changes. The Opera House halls are all decked out for Christmas as are most of the guests from tiny …
I’m sure you are all set on pies you have your family recipe or have ordered from Community Servings. I hope you have most of your menu planned out for the big Thanksgiving feast already too. What often gets overlooked, however are the other meals that out of town guests …
You can find me here in the morning with my coffee and the paper. I have been a fan of Assembly Row since the day I stepped foot by the Mystic River. That chilly fall day by the river, I watched a bucket loader full of Legos ceremoniously pour onto …
White stars to go with your red and white stripes. These star-shaped ice cream sandwiches are fun to make and can be filled with any ice cream flavour you like.
Your one stop shop may be the Lindt Store where you will find treats for your little bunnies, grown ups and visitors from out of town. I love the Boston themed bags and packaging for out of town guests. If you want more than chocolate here are some other great …
