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With the countdown on for Christmas, some of you still might be struggling with what to buy that special lady in your life. (Especially for mom, who always says she doesn’t need anything.) [...]

The popular opinion is that men are notoriously hard to shop for. We strongly disagree! We’ve found a few fun and unique gifts for the guys in your life. Not only will these gifts bring a [...]

Bananas Foster French Toast Recipe Bananas Foster French Toast Recipe Brunch is probably our favorite meal. Sweet and savory dishes, a few easy cocktails or bubbles, and conversation and laughter [...]

How to Buy Art With the gift-giving season upon us, consider giving the gift of art. A piece of art is unique, thoughtful, and might actually appreciate with time. But, for the novice, purchasing [...]

Thanksgiving Wine Pairings Your tablescape looks divine, the turkey is perfectly golden and yet still juicy, oh, and you’ve even compiled the most perfect playlist to appease all of your [...]

Instant Pot Beef Barbacoa Trying to put together a quality home-cooked meal while balancing all of life’s other tasks can be a total pressure cooker. They say if you can’t stand the [...]

Smoked Fish Pate We’re fortunate in New England to know the joys of fresh-from-the-boat seafood; any Bostonian knows there is a difference. We can now experience this joy daily at the [...]

Last weekend while my husband and I were out grocery shopping, he asked if I could make a pear & parmesan tart.“Of course, I can. “Do you have a recipe?” “No, I saw a [...]

Fish en Papillote Recipe If you’re looking for healthy protein choices, white fish should be top on the list. Low in calories and fat yet packed with the nutrients your body needs to build [...]

Fall Stoop Decorations City living doesn’t mean one can’t enjoy seasonal decorations. In fact, many Boston neighborhood homes have become known for well-adorned front steps. We [...]