Making Gardening Memories with Kids

“Sharing the beauty and joy of nature with our kids can create priceless memories. And one of the easiest ways to do that is by involving children in the gardening process. From seed to plate, kids can enjoy every step along the way and be…”

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Common Sense Gardening Advice for the Beginner

“…Having a firm grasp of this common sense gardening wisdom will help you to enjoy gardening more and be frustrated less…”

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Entertaining Essentials for the Pantry

“All of us want to be comfortable when we entertain. We want to be that person, like Ina Garten, who seems to entertain with such ease and grace. One secret to relaxing into entertaining is to start with a well-stocked pantry for your entertaining needs. Being able to…”

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Entertaining Essentials - Stocking a Butler's Pantry

“When it comes to entertaining, it’s made all the easier when you have a good collection of entertaining essentials. These include all the basics, plus fun pieces that allow you to pull together a party with ease…”

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Autumn Entertaining Ideas

“…Whether you prefer to entertain a small group of close friends, or throw a huge party, here are an array of fall entertaining ideas to help you create a memorable party this autumn….”

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Cinnamon-Dusted Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Fruit for an Early Autumn Dinner Party

“…With the last of summer’s blackberries and plums and the first of autumn’s pears and apples all ripe at once, I turn to my favorite, easy dinner party meal…Cinnamon Dusted Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Fruit. It is so simple to make, I hesitate to even call it a recipe…”

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The Amiable Traveler - A Three-Day, Must-See Itinerary to Boston

“…must-see Boston sights and experiences into one blog post. Here you will find all the best tips from my years of experience taking friends and family around Boston and exploring Boston on my own. This post will map out a three-day Boston itinerary that includes, what I will refer to as: Historic Boston, Beautiful Boston, and Delightful Boston…”

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The Amiable Traveler - Guide to Two Days in Kennebunkport, Maine

“Kennebunkport and Kennebunk…can capture your heart with sweeping ocean views, historic inns, quaint town centers just waiting to be explored, charming shops, and delectable restaurants and bakeries!…this is my first ever travel guide to the Kennebunks. Included you will find all my best inside tips for: places to stay, where to eat, and my favorite shops, strolls, and views…”

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Chicken and Roasted-Strawberry Picnic Sandwich

“Spring is such an excellent time for picnics! This tasty picnic sandwich has tender chicken breasts combined with a balsamic-roasted strawberry spread that is pink and pretty and just right for springtime! It’s a super simple sandwich recipe, that will have you…”

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THE AMIABLE TRAVELER - GUIDE TO SEEING THE LUPINES IN SUGAR HILL, NH

“June is lupine season in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, and every year we head to Sugar Hill to walk in the lupine fields. A small community of flower devotees, the people of Sugar Hill have planted sweeping vistas of blooming lupines and welcome visitors to come…”

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PROPER BRITISH SCONES RECIPE

“…after much practice, I’m pleased to say that I think I’ve finally hit on a recipe for proper British scones. It’s a scone recipe that will not let you down. It’s light and fluffy. It cracks horizontally in the most tantalizing manner, and will pop apart…”

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