It’s going to be a weekend of winter season firsts. We’re getting our first snow tomorrow. I’ll be pulling out my wool socks for their first wearing this winter. When we aren’t shoveling, we’ll light this winter’s first fire in our fireplace. Winter is coming.
I hope that you have a warm and cozy weekend.… Read more
This weekend we’re kicking off the holiday season with two wonderful holiday traditions. We’re buying bicycles and helmets for a boy and a girl and donating them to Toys for Tots. We’re also going to an annual tree trimming party. Our host, Andy, will make his traditional lamb, apple stew served on top of creamy polenta. It is always a warm and happy evening.
I wish you a very happy first weekend of December.… Read more
There’s something about cold weather that inspires us to cook comfort foods and gather our friends around the table. Here are some new cookbooks to provide inspiration for our fall (it’s not over yet) and winter entertaining.… Read more
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