6 simple ways to refresh your home for summer just in time for house guests. Summertime always means friends and kids from the city visiting for long weekends. We live about 45 miles from Manhattan, yet it feels worlds away. Our home is on a small peninsula along the Long Island Sound. Many of our neighbors live here because they can dock boats just steps from their homes. We are not boat ...
Make this Easy & Delicious Creme Brûlée Brie Tartine
You will want to make this easy & delicious creme brûlée brie tartine with fig jam and fresh thyme. It actually surprised me just how simple it was to put together and how delicious it was. Sometimes simple is better, and this brie cheese with a little fig jam spread shows that just a few ingredients can combine with so much flavor in just a few minutes. Today, my French-loving friend, ...
Displaying Plates on the Wall & Other Favorites
@kim198814 Displaying plates on the wall & other favorites - If you are new here, I share my favorite finds of the week with my friends Cindy and Mary Ann every Sunday. Plates on the wall are my new obsession! Recently I've shared how much I love the cottage look and the French look, and this week, let's discuss plates on the wall. I suppose it has never really gone out of style, but ...
Why Coney Island, New York City is Worth a Visit 2024
Why Coney Island, New York City is Worth a Visit. Nestled along the bustling 2.7-mile boardwalk and at the southern tip of Brooklyn, New York, Coney Island has been hosting and entertaining visitors for over a century with its timeless charm. From the iconic Wonder Wheel Ferris wheel to the legendary Cyclone wooden roller coaster, this classic landmark holds a special place in the hearts of locals ...
Tartine Tuesday: A Tuna Melt with Cornichons
Today I am joined by my friend Mary Ann to share a tartine recipe. I'm calling it Tartine Tuesday, but we are posting on Thursday! Three weeks in, and I'm already breaking the rules. Mary Ann shares lots of fun recipes that she and her husband make, and since they have lived in Paris and travel there often, I knew she would be up for sharing a tartine. Part of what I love about tartines is ...
The best summer pasta salad recipe: steak, arugula, and penne
The perfect pasta salad for summer picnics For as long as I've been married, picnics at the beach have been a summertime staple and some of my favorite memories. Over the years, we've done fancy, casual, and everything in between. We've done cheese boards, charcuterie boards, simple sandwiches, grilled burgers, and even grilled pizza. But the one recipe I keep coming back to and the one that ...