It is finally fall in New England. The air is crisp and cool, the leaves are starting to change and that means one thing…baking! I wake up very early each morning with the pups so I often have time to throw together a quick bread or some scones before the rest of the house wakes up. This zucchini bread from Renee Erickson’s wonderful book A Boat, a Whale & a Walrus is my absolute favorite. The addition of olive oil, lemon zest and ground ginger take the edge off of the sweetness of most quick breads. I’ve made a...
Summer in New England is fleeting. June and July pass by in a flash of weddings, barbecues and summer concerts. August is lost in a haze of humidity and heat. And then September comes. Glorious September. September is the perfect time to sneak away and enjoy one last summer weekend. Nantucket has held a special place in my heart ever since I started going there as a little girl, over thirty years ago. Back then you could still slide down the dunes, there was penny candy on Main Street and you never saw anyone in anything fancier than a navy...
Our first seasonal collection launched this week and it is all about squeezing the last bit of sun and sand out of summer. I don’t know about you but I’ve noticed more and more that there is a bit of “fall creep” happening around here these days. Back to school ads on television, fall sweaters and boots in the stores and I’m pretty sure I saw Halloween candy at CVS yesterday. I for one am not done with summer just yet! Here in New England we have a short fall and long winter ahead of us so I am going...
I am thrilled to finally be able to share our new online home with all of you. Making the transition from a brick and mortar shop to an online presence this summer has been such a creative challenge, and one that I have truly enjoyed. My biggest concern in launching our online home was keeping the intimate feel that our shop in the South End had. Being able to tell the stories of our wonderful makers, share recipes and menu ideas or help you find that perfect gift for the eighth bridal shower you have to attend this summer were...
