I used to not think about my pots and pans – I just used what I had…. which included whatever had been gifted to me, handed down, or on the Home Goods clearance rack. But now that I have my own kitchen, I figured it’s time to step-up my culinary Read more…
With all these Bomb Cyclones, Snow Hurricanes, and other apocolyptic-sensationalized-weather in New England this winter, I hear a lot of people talking about how they “needed” to throw away food because their fridge didn’t have any power. I’m going to let you in on a little secret about what to Read more…
Lots of us wake up at the last possible second, roll out of bed, and immediately hit the autopilot button: shower > clothes > coffee > commute > work…..cruising through our morning routine the same way everyday. Does this sound familiar? Your morning can dictate the vibe of your whole Read more…
When you think of a fireplace in the house, you normally think of it in a living room. It’s true, fires are cozy and heat up the house, some might even say they’re decorative. But a couple hundred years ago fireplaces played a major role in the kitchen. Namely, this Read more…
I began learning to cook as soon as I could walk. And that love of creating in the kitchen has never died. It hasn’t always been pretty, but every experiment-gone-wrong taught me something…. and sometimes those experiments went right! Parents know they need to keep their kids happy and healthy, but one Read more…
Japan is one of the most diversely beautiful places on the planet to travel to, thanks to its unique mix of ultra-modern cityscapes, ancient natural landscapes, and interesting cultural quirks. Whether you’re into history, nature or culture, there is something for everyone in Japan, and many of the best sights Read more…
Hey Everyone! How was your holiday weekend? Did you go anywhere exciting? Winter is sitting heavy here in New England and Donald and I try to get out between the snow squals. We spent the past couple days exploring the North Shore: Rockport, Portsmouth, and the New Hampshire shore have fun Read more…
Water is the most basic health and beauty product on the planet. Thanks to H2O, the skin glistens, the muscles work perfectly, and the brain keeps firing. There’s no doubt it’s an essential part of anyone’s diet, especially if you are looking to be healthier. Still, the vast majority of Read more…
I’ve been a fan of green smoothies for years. It started out innocent enough: adding spinach to a normal peanut-butter-banana smoothie.. and *poof* healthy green smoothie .. right? Well, not really. Now my recipe is packed full of ONLY the really good stuff! It turns out peanut butter and bananas Read more…
DIY cleaners are all the rage – and with good reason. You probably already know that most commercial household cleaners contain dangerous chemicals. Don’t take this lightly – these chemicals are really REALLY bad for people, babies and pets. In fact they are much more dangerous that the bacteria or Read more…