I am so excited to announce the release of my third cookbook, One-Pot Pasta, by Rockridge Press. This book — made for pasta-lovers like me — features 50 recipes for one-and-done pasta meals. No special equipment needed. These really are the easiest of easy recipes. For about half the recipes,…
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Announcing The Super Easy 5-Ingredient Cookbook
I am so excited to announce the publication of my second cookbook, The Super Easy 5-Ingredient Cookbook, by Rockridge Press. It will be released on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. When I was asked to write this book, I was thrilled. This is how I cook most days at home. Simple,…
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A Big Announcement, and an On-Camera Appearance
When I started blogging more than 11 years ago, it wasn’t a career path, though I hoped it would lead to food writing as a career. So much has changed since then. Bloggers all over the country and the world have learned how to create family-supporting entrepreneurial endeavors from their…
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2015 Columnist of the Year!
This … I never expected this. I am so humbled and excited to be named the 2015 Local Columnist of the Year by the Maine Press Association. What an honor! Thank you to the judges and my peers for this recognition.
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Introducing Grains as Mains: Modern Recipes Using Ancient Grains
I’m pleased to announce the release of my first cook, Grains as Mains: Modern Recipes Using Ancient Grains. Published by DK Publishing, this book includes more than 150 fresh recipes using nutritious ancient grains including barley, quinoa, farro, millet and amaranth. These grains are tasty and versatile, but also packed with…
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Pirates of the Long Island Sound
Have you seen the latest issue of Connecticut Magazine? Inside, you will find a thrilling article about the pirates who trolled the waters of the Long Island Sound — including some famous ones like Captain Kidd. It was a thrill to bring two of my passions together: writing and pirate…
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New E-Book: Better Blog Writing
Better Blog Writing: How to Improve Your Writing to Keep Readers Coming Back for More is a guide to improving your writing, finding inspiration for your blog posts and ensuring that your words always shine. It’s filled with tips, advice and reader perspectives, as well as a whole section on…
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Chasing the Dream’s SheKnows.com Debut
In February, I took a chance and bounced a column idea off my editor at SheKnows.com. She loved the idea and immediately green lighted it. Every Wednesday, Chasing the Dream appears on SheKnows Parenting. The column is an inspirational and aspirational look at mothers who are going after their life…
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DIY Inspirational Quote Frame
After months of searching for just the right quote art to have near my desk, I finally realized the only way I would find the perfect art would be to make it myself. This project initially appeared on Sarah by the Sea and then was also picked up (with fresh…
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