A day in the St. Germain area of Paris is on my top ten list of favorite ways to find new design inspiration, enjoy a yummy lunch and ogle over the many many beautiful baubles I would love to buy (if I were so lucky as to win the lottery or design a house for a movie star or the like). For better or for worse, a trip to Paris tends to bring out the material girl in me. In my defense, …
Roasted Peach Cobbler with Balsamic Syrup
As summer rounds the bend and heads for fall, the fruit of the month is the peach. Peaches come into our lives briefly each year and I like to make the most of the short time we have together. The sweet meaty goodness of the peach is perfect for a fruit crisp. Here in New England, we love our crisps and crumbles and even though it is August, the nights are already feeling chilly making this …
Rosemary Skewered Chicken Thighs
I know that there are many many cooks out there who have already discovered the joy of boneless chicken thighs but to me this is an entirely new concept! A concept so amazing and new to me that I had to try it. My local Whole Foods Market had boneless chicken thighs on sale and I had seen an idea in Food and Wine Magazine that I wanted to attempt. The recipe is delicious and I made a few …
Coconut Oil – Amazing Moisturizer, Hair Protectant and Mouthwash?
As much as I feel like I have come to terms with aging and even learned to embrace it and be grateful, after all I am thankful every day to have made it this far, but I would rather not look like a wrinkly old prune if I don't have to. I am all for aging gracefully and I truly believe that if you are happy and confident you will look your best at any age. A little help in the …