A scrapbooked photo collage titled 'Northeast Journeys & Long Weekends' featuring five polaroids: a calm New England lake, Niagara Falls in New York, a quaint historical scene at Old Sturbridge Village in Massachusetts, a small teardrop camping trailer in the woods, and the Boston skyline over the water, decorated with autumn leaves and travel doodles

Make The Most Of Summer: There is plenty left!

After airing out my summer grievances in the last post, it’s time to focus on what’s ahead. Late summer and autumn are hands-down the best times to explore the Northeast. We’re filling up our calendar with a mix of vibrant cities, seaside escapes, living history, and an epic natural landmark. Come check out what I put together. Continue reading Make The Most Of Summer: There is plenty left!

A panoramic collage celebrating historical American cuisine across six distinct eras, set against a rustic wooden dining table. The top panel features three distinct focal dishes: a plate of colonial succotash with cornbread, a juicy prime rib roast, and a hearty bowl of New England clam chowder with artisanal bread, framed by a window showing festive red, white, and blue fireworks illuminating the night sky. The main table below displays an abundant, non-repetitive patriotic feast, including pulled pork with coleslaw and cornbread muffins, a roasted chicken dinner, tomato soup with grilled cheese, a classic Cobb salad, baked beans, a green bean casserole, a pecan pie, and modern street tacos with sweet potato fries. Small historic American flags are subtly tucked under the plates, completing a warm, inviting, and celebratory timeline of American comfort food.

Tasting History: A Recipe from Every 50-Year Jump (1776–2026)

From rustic Revolutionary hoecakes to the modern 2026 plant-based grain bowl, we’re cooking our way through every 50-year milestone of the American plate, cup, and wallet. Continue reading Tasting History: A Recipe from Every 50-Year Jump (1776–2026)