I’m on a mission is to find an authentic Philly cheesesteak—Cheese Whiz and all! As part of my ambassadorship, Stonyfield sponsored my attendance at Women Get Social Philadelphia 2014. As an outsider, I’ve been on a quest to find a real Philly cheesesteak. Those of us who live near Philadelphia…
I don’t have a green thumb, but thankfully when it comes to things like growing organic potatoes and tons of other produce, my mother, sister and brother-in-law do. Two weekends ago it was time to start digging up the potatoes in the big garden on the homestead. My mom’s a…
This time next week I’ll be in Philly for the Women Get Social 2014—Philadelphia conference. Philly’s a stop along SITS’s multi-city series of visits spanning the country, and I’m really excited to not only hear the great speakers they have lined up, but also to connect with old and new…
Wooden spoons. I think at last count I probably have about 30 of them. Okay, maybe not 30. But, easily 20. They’re one of those staples that I can’t imagine living without. I use them daily, and for a variety of tasks! They’re one of my favorite things, just like…
Good food is nothing short of art, and herbs and spices can add a burst of fantastic flavor to it, especially when they’re harvested from your own herb garden, so chemical- and preservative-free. But there’s a standing belief that in order to grow your own herbs you have to have…
These white dishes from Williams-Sonoma are my very favorite — affordable, sturdy and clean. Just the right thing for plating the perfect dish! Let me start by saying this is not a sponsored post. I simply feel it’s fair to share two things: 1) my love of this particular make…