Dec 2, 2019 | Around Town, Blog, Meet a Mom
The Extraordinary Holiday Gift Guide! Before kids, we had all our holiday shopping done by (or shortly after) Thanksgiving. Post-kids? We sometimes find ourselves relying on anything available with overnight shipping, or online gift cards (when we’re truly out of...
Dec 2, 2019 | Around Town, Blog, Meet a Mom, Uncategorized
Where are you from originally and how long have you lived in Ridgefield? I grew up in Staten Island NY and have lived in Washington DC, New Rochelle, NY and Danbury CT. When we lived in Danbury, my family always loved to come to Ridgefield for...
Nov 28, 2019 | Around Town, Blog, Recipes, Uncategorized
These helpful instructions were provided by dad of two Mike Geller, founder of Mike’s Organics in Stamford, CT. The traditional image of The Thanksgiving Turkey being carved at the dinner table is very romantic, but it not practical, nor is it the best way to...
Nov 27, 2019 | Around Town, Blog, Uncategorized
This post was contributed by Kate Santangelo of our Monmouth Moms site! Are you hosting this Thanksgiving? Bringing the wine to your in-laws? Just want to have a little vino while you’re cooking? I’ve got you covered! As a former wine professional, I learned a lot...
Nov 26, 2019 | Around Town, Blog, Recipes, Uncategorized
If your kids are like ours, you have some serious mac ‘n cheese connoisseurs in your house. And as parents, we’re always looking to boost the nutrition in this dinnertime staple. We’ve been known to stir in some peas, (very fined) chopped spinach, and even pureed...
Nov 25, 2019 | Around Town, Blog, Recipes, Uncategorized
Kate McDermott, author of Art of the Pie, was a finalist for the prestigious James Beard award for chefs. She’s also mom to Duncan, 32, who started baking with her as a toddler. This classic pumpkin pie is a family favorite for Thanksgiving. Her secret, expert tip? It...