Thanksgiving is certainly looking a bit different this year. Most people aren’t traveling and won’t be with family for the holidays, so it’s the perfect year to experiment in the kitchen and do things a little differently. BluGlacier is a company that imports Chilean salmon here in the US, and they recently launched a new salmon delivery service called Oshēn […]

Thanksgiving is about the time-honored tradition of giving thanks and sharing food with family and loved ones. And yes, it is mainly an American holiday, but we certainly aren’t the only ones who gather with family and loved ones over food during the season. Thanksgiving in Bordeaux means celebrating the end of harvest season. From the chateau owners to the […]

The Seeing Place Theater has done it again with their rendition of Keely and Du. A play that was originally written by playwright, Jane Martin, first debuted in the early 90s. I must warn readers that the play does discuss topics of sexual assault, abuse and abortion and may not be suitable for all viewers.  Co-directed by Brandon Walker and […]

Sandy Rosenthal is a New Orleans citizen investigator turned published author whose debut book Words Whispered in Water exposes the truth behind the flooding of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. This firsthand, well-researched account is a three-pronged story that reads as one part memoir, one part investigative journalism, and one part novel. From the beginning warnings of evacuation, all the […]

Better than craft cocktails are witchcraft cocktails, the basis of author Julia Halina Hadas’s new book. WitchCraft Cocktails: 70 Seasonal Drinks Infused with Magic & Ritual is a comprehensive guide for anyone looking for a well-crafted cocktail to make at home. Whether or not you’re into witchcraft, energies or herbal remedies, this unique book serves as a guide to those with […]

Chef Risa Magid Boyer’s debut cookbook encourages diners to adopt her approach to hospitality in the comfort of your own home. Her Montclair restaurant, Vanillamore, takes a three pronged approach to inviting people to her table: she focuses on the sweet, the savory, and the social elements of a meal. The cookbook is composed to reflect those tenets, not only […]

It’s all treats and no tricks this year. After all, we’ve had enough tricks in 2020 to last a lifetime. So enjoy the spookiest time of the year with one or many of these deliciously horrific cocktails. Cheers! Harvest Moon (Courtesy of Cassandra Rosen and Tussock Jumper Wines) 3 oz Tussock Jumper Riesling 1 oz Portuguese brandy 1/4 oz spiced […]

Halloween is spooky for different reasons that usual this year…namely, the pandemic. Fortunately, there are still some safe ways to celebrate, both locally here in New York, and virtually from the comfort of your home! The wizard-approved spot, The Cauldron, has a couple of fun ways for you to spend Halloween this year. On Saturdays and Sundays you can partake […]

The countdown to Halloween is on! Although it might look a little different this year than in year’s past, we plan to make the most of it, and hope you do, too! Here, we’ve rounded up our favorite things to eat, wear and decorate with this Halloween. Eat: Obviously Halloween is big on candy. But you can certainly step it […]

California is well known for its beautiful wine regions like Napa Valley and Sonoma. However, there are so many other robust wine appellations within the state, and it’s time we get to know one of them. Santa Lucia Highlands (SHL) was officially established in 1991 by the American Viticultural Appellation (AVA), but its first commercial vineyard plantings took place long […]