Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
Eighteen summers, that’s all we have with our children before they leave the nest. The weight of that number is weighing heavy on me lately. I am already at summer #12 and #10 with my daughters. We long ago surpassed the halfway mark and I am acutely aware of how fast it’s all gone. Summer, …
Let’s just say this upfront: this Greek pasta salad is one of those recipes that never lets me down. I originally called it a “picnic salad” because that’s exactly how it started — something easy to toss in a container and take on the road, to a park, or to someone else’s backyard. But honestly? …
Travel is a funny thing. It’s meant to bring relaxation but it often brings the complete opposite. The more I’ve travelled though, the more I’ve learned to play an offensive game. While there’s nothing you can do to prevent travel delays or sudden illness, there are things you can do to eliminate other stressors. I …
Just minutes from Canada’s busiest highway, sits an historic castle reminiscent of what one might find in the English countryside. Overlooking rolling hills and meadows, on a clear day, you can see the sun dancing on the surface of Lake Ontario out on the horizon. Your mind plays tricks with you; you know you are …
You know it’s time for a good clutter purge when you can’t walk a straight line through your square living room. Trying to maneuver through the clutter jungle in my house had become overwhelming and I was in legitimate fear of breaking a leg trying to reach the front door for the pizza delivery man, and …
One of the perks of being a chef is getting to travel to different cities and try local food. It’s a tough job, but someone has to do it. Over the years, I’ve noticed that most major cities and states have a signature food on the ‘must-try’ list, even if it appears to be slightly …
In the tradition of deal seekers and women who just can’t take the stuff piling up in the basement corners for one more day, it’s time to join the noble Saturday morning pursuit of garage sale season. We have a short time between the cold months to clear the clutter and set up shop in our garages and …
This is Honey. Honey is part of the family and my very best friend. She’s faithfully by my side everyday in my office. She’s a good listener, a fantastic snuggler and rescuer of all things that fall in the pool. She’s a also a bit of a slug. Just look at her. This is what …
