• Eat

    Cranberry Margaritas

    The signature cocktail sets the tone for any gathering. It should feel festive, while reflecting the flavors of the season. In this Thanksgiving margarita, the tartness of the cranberry compote is perfectly balanced by the cranberry juice and rosemary syrup.…

  • Eat

    Sparkling Thanksgiving Sangria

    If the holidays were a track and field event, then Thanksgiving is the gunshot that starts the race. How better to begin the season than the way we will conclude it on New Year’s Eve….with bubbles. This sangria, with notes…

  • Decorate

    Scent

    Every year, on an early spring day, my windows are flung open, and the scent of the air assures me that winter has past. With the first whiff of freshly-cut grass, I envision drawers and closets filled with shorts, tanks,…