Having a real Christmas tree is a tradition in my family, and when my wife and I got married we decided to keep that tradition going in our home. The fresh cut at the trunk helps the tree take in more water from the stand, but that starts to slow and pretty soon the tree […]
It’s round two of holiday long weekends. The start of a new year may be time for you to pause and reflect on your goals, or give thanks for the prior year’s blessings. It may also just be a day to recover from all the drinking and frolicking of the night before. Nichole gave us […]
My love for the magical seed pod named cardamom has been going on for some time. I was first introduced to its qualities when a good friend of mine was instructing me on the fine art of Indian cooking. Ever since my first whiff, we’ve carried on a mad affair. I’ve use it in curries, […]
As I read the post on NYE festivities on the Hill, I spaced out and imagined what sparkly shirt I would wear and what great bars I would hit to ring in 2011. And than reality slapped me in the face as a child’s shriek echoed within the walls of my home. As a mother […]
The year is winding down, but there’s still time to squeeze in a few more good deeds for 2010. If you’re thinking about making some year-end charitable contributions, don’t forget the great organizations right here in our neighborhood. Small contributions make a big difference to these groups. This list is by no means exhaustive, its […]