{ Pearls & Pasta }

Moons ago, soon after we first moved into Thornbury Township, I met the loveliest woman — and if you’re reading this, you know who you are. We got to talking all things Thanksgiving — including homemade cranberry sauce. It was such a joy to meet someone else who cherished those homemade traditions. That little conversation stayed with me, and every year when I make this sauce, I think of the beauty of shared traditions and the way food connects us.

When berries are fading and football season is calling, I’ve got just the recipe to carry us from summer sweetness into fall coziness. 🍓 Mixed Berry Galettes The word galette may sound fancy, but don’t let it fool you. These rustic, hand-formed pies are wonderfully simple—perfect for when you want to impress without the stress. They’re also one of my favorite ways to use up berries that might be sitting just a little too long in the fridge. ( In fact, I think slightly soft berries bake up even better—juicier and sweeter. ) I first made these in Maryland one...

When jewelry becomes a prayer... Not long ago, a client reached out with a deeply personal request. Her beloved mother, a woman of strong faith, was in hospice. She had chosen not to fight her cancer with treatments, but instead to pass with peace and dignity. As you can imagine, the family was struggling to come to terms with this. My client asked if I could create a set of stretch bracelets for their family — something tactile, meaningful, and spiritual with  touch of her mother's favorite color - purple. A piece they could wear and hold as they prayed....

Gifts That Speak from the Heart that cost just about nothing but your time—Just for Mom! Your Presence - Spend a day, device free, doing things she loves - playing games, going for a bike ride or run.   Your Listening Ear - Ask mom to tell you stories from her past. You can record or jot them down.   Your Help - Organize a closet, plant something or do a chore she dislikes   Your Creativity - Make a photo album, a playlist of songs, or a time capsule you can revisit next Mother's Day.   Your Admiration -...

This is a recipe that sets my family and friends mouths to water I call it an 'un-recipe' because I grew up with my Nona & Mom creating and cooking with whatever we had in our pantry or garden. Hands down this is my most anticipated dish and it disappears at any size family gathering! I've put this to paper the best I could.  Pasta Fagioli ‘Fazool’ as we called it Feeds approx. 6 / Double this recipe for a big crowd Takes approx. 20 minutes to make What You'll Need You can modify this to what's in your pantry! XV Olive...