I just love how magical summer is...I really do! The lazy days...the barbecues...the getaways. It's tough to beat summer's charm right? That being said, it still can't quite equal fall in my book. I'm an Autumn girl through and through...and pumpkins have a lot to do with my love ...read more
As a busy mom and with the cooler weather approaching it's a great time to pull out the crockpot. There is something satisfying about coming home to a hot and ready dinner. Balancing work, homework and after school activities, life can get chaotic. We still want to feed our ...read more
Fall flavors are simply my favorite. There is pumpkin of course. I can't get enough of pumpkin anything, but the same goes for apple recipes. There is nothing quite like biting into a crisp, juicy apple... And there's nothing quite like cooking with them either. Being that the ...read more
It finally feels like fall in New York. Today was cool and crisp and bright and airy and refreshing. There was a welcome chill in the air--I actually curled up with my coffee and a buffalo-print blanket this morning (you know, for five seconds, before the kids NEEDED me). I ...read more
It's my favorite time of the year: fall! As soon as I hear that my local pick-your-own farms have apples ready for picking, I pack my family up and we are in the orchards. I just adore the smell of the apples. This time of the year really evokes feelings of being warm and cozy. ...read more
Now that October is here, we can expect the temperatures to cool down a bit which always puts me in the mood for soup. It's the perfect chilly weather meal in my opinion and, bonus, there are so many easy soup recipes out there. I know I'm not the only one who's got a lot on her ...read more
Ever since I was a kid, peanut butter has owned a piece of my heart. Add in chocolate and boom!, you've got me. Justin's peanut butter cups, peanut and almond butter squeeze packets, and peanut butter snack packs are on my essentials list this season. Also, the trick-or-treaters ...read more