A couple of years ago I stopped eating gluten, (added) sugar and dairy. Not because I had an allergy or sensitivity but because I needed a total body re-set after a terrible diagnosis of Strep throat which developed into a year of misery. Removing all inflammatory foods from my diet for that first year made […]
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Big News!
We have missed you all so much! With spring well underway, we would normally be stocking our shelves with new products and getting excited for the summer season in Watch Hill. But like all of you, we are at home. This past winter we made a big decision to move to Upstate New York. At […]
Utility Canvas Indoor|Outdoor Quilts
This week’s feature is this gorgeous Utility Canvas quilt. Indoor/Outdoor. Machine wash and dry. 52″ x 66″. Made in the USA. We adore the functionality and the super graphics on the print. Our favorites change weekly but this week we are totally loving the red zig-zag! Beach, picnics, boat, car, dog blanket, throw for the […]
Ottolenghi Simple
One of my favorite Christmas presents this past year was Ottolenghi Simple. Written by New York Times best selling author Yotam Ottolenghi, this book was briefly mentioned in my What I’m Reading Januay post. It has since become a staple on my kitchen counter. Even our eleven year old has taken to it and recently […]
Chocolate Dipped Oreos
My kids have no idea that they are not Irish. They love St. Patrick’s Day just as much as everyone else in New England who is Irish for the day. They also love Pinterest. If you are a mom you might be like me and have endless Pinterest ideas boards for your kids. This past […]
Curried Monkfish with Sorghum
One of the things we love most about where we live is the access to very fresh fish. Locally we love to go to Seawell Seafood in Pawcatuck, Connecticut. Last week we picked up one pound of monkfish for $4.99. Talk about an affordable option to feed your family fresh, locally sourced fish! We made […]
5 Ways to Add Sustainability to your Daily Routine
We have been working hard to do better at doing our part environmentally. We are often extra enthusiastic at the start of anything new and then fizzle out before we find our way with it. These five ways to add sustainability to your daily routine can be eased in slowly until they feel second nature […]
Carrot Soup with North African Spices
On winter days we love to make big batches of soup to put in the freezer for future lunches. One of our favorites is Annie Somerville’s Carrot Soup with North African Spices from her Fields of Greens cookbook. While this is a vegetarian cookbook, we have altered this recipe by using chicken broth. I absolutely love […]