February 2013 Six months of nannying near Paris pushed me to a proficient level of French, a level at which I could approach people my age and feel comfortable enough…
September 2012 Ambitious retreat. When I think of the special cabin in the woods, I think of eating, conversing, wandering, sitting, talking, eating, sitting, warming, reading.... With the slower pace…
September 2012 A humble poem for a magical cabin... When I was a child, I dreamed of fall, The way I wanted it to be, With firesides, fresh warm cakes…
June 2012 Though my body was back in Pittsburgh, my mind was still pleasantly enjoying this brunch at Talula's Garden in Philadelphia. As a happy medium to where I was and…
May 2012 I like pancakes as much, if not more than, the next brunch-loving lady, but I especially like our partnership of pancakes. I make the batter, and he flips…
March 2012 That Maple Syrup Festival I mentioned is no ordinary brunch adventure. As such, it was the prime opportunity for a pairing of pancakes and polaroids (the real deal...not…
March 2012 Mention maple syrup to me, and [if I'm not already eating a mouthful of maple saturated pancake] I will more than likely tell you about The Beaver County…
March 2012 When I think of the special cabin in the woods, I think of the lower cupboard with the pots, the pans and the waffle maker! Since my own…