pasta salad

Summer Pasta Salad with Zesty Italian Dressing

This Summer Pasta Salad with zesty Italian dressing is a family favorite I’ve been making for years. With cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, and chickpeas, it’s the perfect colorful side dish for cookouts, BBQs, or simple weeknight dinners. Fresh, easy, and always a hit!

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flip flops out the car window

My Favorite Things: Flip Flops

Late August in Connecticut means sweaters and falling leaves, but I’m still slipping into my one trusty pair of flip flops. Holding onto summer until the very last moment.

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“Single orange autumn leaf on a Connecticut porch in late summer, signaling the early change of seasons.”

Hanging On to Summer in Connecticut

Connecticut fall may be gorgeous, but I’ll always be a summer girl at heart. Flip flops, long sunsets, and warm sunshine make me happiest—so why does summer always feel too short?

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creamy polenta in a medium bowl

Creamy Polenta Recipe

This creamy polenta recipe is cheesy, comforting, and versatile! Serve it soft and spoonable or chill, slice, and crisp it up for an easy Italian-inspired side dish.

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