I’m posting early today, because I’m headed back to CT to attend my father-in-law’s funeral and related events. It is good to be with family during times like these.
New England’s cold weather came late this year, but it’s here now. It’s time for warm sweaters and a lot of leaf raking!
If it is cold where you are, I hope that you have a warm and cozy weekend.… Read more
My wonderful father-in-law passed away this week and we are mourning his passing and celebrating his life. Walt lived a full and extraordinary 94 years. He spent his life teaching science to kids, volunteering at his church, building things, gardening, square and round dancing and traveling. An entomologist, Walt also collected bugs—we had to be careful when we opened a stray container around his house. For as long as he was able, Walt visited nursing homes on the weekends and performed religious services for those who couldn’t make it to church. He was the best hugger ever! I’m happy that … Read more
We’re headed back to the Vineyard tomorrow to prepare our house for New England’s fall and winter temperatures. Great weather is forecasted and I’m looking forward to a beautiful day for “the crossing.”
I hope that you have something good planned for your weekend.
Happy weekend everyone! I hope that you have a great fall weekend.
We’re having a weekend full of good friends and good food. Tomorrow my friends Susan and Houda and I are taking our annual outing to Carlisle where we will indulge in a Kimball’s ice cream sundae, admire the fall foliage and visit local nurseries to check out plants. In the evening, we’re celebrating Diwali with friends. Groan – I anticipate weeks of extra exercise to burn off the results of my many indulgences.… Read more
I recently served these mussels with sweet Italian sausage and white wine and they were a hit. The sweet Italian pork sausage and fennel add delicious flavor to the white wine broth.… Read more