Spring is finally winning out over the long winter season here at the lake. We took a brisk walk in the woods and noticed tiny leaves...

Far from the jolt of NYC’s rapid pace, we’ve embraced the slowness of rural living and the quiet solitude of winter at the lake. The...

Recently, I had the pleasure of hosting a “Cooking with Cocktails” dinner party for our cousin Kristen to celebrate her birthday with...

The July 4th holiday was a whirlwind of family, fun, food, some frivolity and most importantly, we planned a very special day to...

It has been a week – officially – that we’ve moved into our new home. Last week, we had a whirlwind of activity as final finishes were...

Just a little over a week ago, our daughter gave birth to our second grandchild – a baby girl! Our 17-month-old grandson is now a big...

The history of food preservation is fascinating; for centuries people have salted, pickled, smoked, and dried their food to make it last...

When I was in high school, a field trip to the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) located upstate New York made an indelible impression...

While this past year certainly provided challenges for many of our friends and families, we know everyone is looking forward to the new...