The thing about brunch on a Sunday afternoon is that you can enjoy a few special treats (even if you made resolutions that say otherwise) and enjoy a leisurely meal because it’s Sunday afternoon and if you don’t slow down now, you’ll never get through the week to come with …
This year is coming to a close and Chanukah, Christmas and New Year’s Eve are all fast approaching. Before we crash full speed into the coming year, I am pulling on the breaks. Over the last few years, I have learned to appreciate what a night away (it doesn’t have …
The Langham Boston’s Chocolate Bar is an annual outing for some and others save it for special milestones. I’ve brought pregnant friends out for this chocolate feast. I’ve come for a mother-daughter outing with my 7 year old. This year, I brought the whole family. When we have guests in …
This weekend I have no guide for you except this. (which I meant to post yesterday but life pulled me away from the screen and I’m only getting back to you now….) Stop everything else even if it “must get done” because it still can probably wait a bit and …
I have to admit that I’m more of the “cabin in the woods with bears” type of person, but my husband is more of a “Wolf in a costume, hotel room beds and amenities” kind of person. I first heard about Great Wolf Lodge (GWL) when I was looking into …
When I was a high school student in New York, Memorial Day weekend was a long awaited weekend, because it was the kickoff to summer. For many of my friends that meant it was time to kick off shoes, trade cars for mopeds and take the ferry to Block Island. …
My daughter loves her yoga classes. I grew up in a family of yogis. I even enjoyed going to mom and baby yoga. When the yoga was for me though, I have given it several tries and it just wasn’t an experience I enjoyed. My mind would feel like it …
On a recent trip to the North Fork region of Long Island, I was invited to a tasting and reception at Kontokosta Winery. Kontokosta is an exquisite winery with property that stretches out to the water and a gorgeous tasting room. Of course, the setting cannot overshadow the wines, so …
I am not a wine snob, a wine connoisseur, or a sommelier in training, but I know what I like and I think I have a pretty good palate when it comes to food and wine. I navigate the world of wine by relying on those who know it well. …
Ruby’s Cove in Greenport Long Island is a quirky, bed and breakfast on Long Island in the town of Greenport. The town itself is perfect for a weekend getaway. Just a short walk to the beach and an equally short walk into town you can leave your car behind and …
