Category: Food & Drink

Packing Light: Out East (Hamptons Getaway)

Summer is the time to head out east to the beach. The Hamptons weather is never predictable and it’s a challenge to pack light for the jitney or train ride. So you may be asking, “what should I pack for the Hamptons?” Here are my tips for a comfortable trip: 1. Multitask. Only bring items …

Whenever I Wake Up, Whenever I Put on Makeup

Starting the day off right is so important. If you sleep on the wrong side of the bed it could ruin your entire day (as the saying goes)! But what are the elements that create a great morning experience? Below you will find some suggestions to add to your personal morning routine. Simply choose what …

Creamy Pumpkin & Mushroom Pasta Recipe

This creamy pumpkin pasta recipe with wild mushrooms is an easy and healthy recipe for any time of the year. An easy pantry-ingredient creamy pumpkin sauce tossed with pasta and topped with sautéed mushrooms, garlic and herbs will give you a filling and delicious 30-minute dinner. Don’t forget the garnish! 🌿 Pumpkin is full of …

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Earth Day 2021: 6 Easy Ways to Live More Sustainably

Locally sourced food supplies reduce the amount of wasted energy used in transportation. Foods are often coming from thousands of miles away! Eating locally means that your food will also be fresher and more nutritious.

Eco Friendly Dryer Sheets

We all love clothes that smell clean. However, did you know there are some real drawbacks to conventional dryer sheets and fabric softener? Eco friendly dryer sheets are the alternative. Reasons to DIY or Buy Clean & Sustainable: 1. Reduced Environmental Impact: Traditional dryer sheets contain chemicals and synthetic fragrances that can harm the environment …

Inspiring Instagram Filters

A list of the most interesting and inspiring Instagram augmented reality filters.

Wines, Then and Now (not a poem)

Thousands of years after the first fermentation of grain in China, the Babylonians have now developed a fermented grape beverage and even worship a wine goddess. Alcoholic beverages have long been associated with socializing and ritual, but in our time we now know the scientific benefits of moderate drinking.

How to Make Perfume at Home

Don’t laugh, but modern perfume goes all the way back to agent Egypt and the god Nefertum, who was said to be a beautiful young man with the scent of white roses always wafting around him.

Holiday DIY Gift Guide

I hope you try out some of these fun and simple DIY gifts. Making them yourself is not only fun but produces much less waste than buying packaged gifts from a store.