A home speaks to its visitors before they even cross the threshold. Coming around the corner or reaching for the front gate, we take in a multitude of details, the […]
IN MINIATURE
On a Countertop Farm, Greens Spring Eternal
How to grow sprouts and microgreens at home
While summer vegetable gardens lie in wait under mulch and snow, some people are busy planting and harvesting miniature crops indoors. It doesn’t take much effort, say the devotees, to […]
STAY-CATION
Color Me February
Turn a stroll into a scavenger hunt for a more joyful palette
February is a gray month — there’s no doubt about it. As the thrill of the first truly cold snap, complete with snow flurries, begins to fade, it can be […]
GREAT OUTDOORS
The Accoutrements of a Cold-Weather Cookout
Set up strategically, build a big fire, and tell your pod it’s b.y.o. blanket
The drifts of snow last week confirmed the reality that is winter. And if there ever were a winter to dive under the covers and not come out until mid-May, […]
TOOLS
When Chefs Go Home, It’s Simplicity They Seek
Cooks share their hardworking, multitasking, real-life favorites
Those who work in professional kitchens have a multitude of tools to get them through the daily grind. Some are workhorses — a heavy-duty mixer or a deep stack of […]
A CUPPA
Why You Love the Mug You’re With
Local ceramicists discuss the discreet charms of the perfect cup
Odds are, you have a favorite mug. The one at the front of your cabinet or always on your drying rack, waiting to be picked up again. It fits your […]
WINTER INTEREST
Hydrangeas Offer More Than Summer Romance
For some species, unpruned is picturesque
There is a stillness that lays itself over our gardens during the winter months. Without the vibrant greens of leaves and pops of color from flowering plants, we are reminded […]
