By: Mary Fran Bontempo Well, friends, this Saturday, I will officially become a mother-in-law. It's a scary thing. Not because of my future daughter-in-law. I mean she's lovely. Damn it, there I go again, saying something potentially offensive and stupid without even realizing it! I'm determined to do my best to become the perfect mother-in-law, but I know it won't be easy because, well, I'm me. Check out my rules for my new [...]
By: Chrysa Smith Warm weather can't come fast enough this year--especially on the East Coast. So, I do whatever I can to usher in those summer senses. You know, the smell of the beach, the balmy air, sunscreen and tanning lotion. While I'd love to know about more products to give me that kick start that I desperately need when pulling up the shades and finding more white and gray, I've got a [...]
By: Chrysa Smith How strongly do you hold to your Thanksgiving traditions? I must admit, that since I enjoy cooking, I play around each year. Usually the recipe comes from Ina Garten--aka The Barefoot Contessa, which can be found on the Food Network's website. Her recipes never disappoint. And I mean never. So this year, I'm not brining the turkey. I'm taking her tips and just massaging it with butter and some herbs, [...]
By: Chrysa Smith Some folks told me that September was the perfect time at the shore. The crowds are gone, shops are still open and the weather is still nice. Really? Well, while I didn't find a whole lot to do during the week in September, I must say that The Reeds, a newer than everything resort in Stone Harbor, was quite a nice stay. Located just a few blocks from the beach, [...]
By: Chrysa Smith A few years back, I had the brilliant idea of getting season tickets to the opera. Long story short, it left me with little to sing about. I mean I can watch and admire opera singers for short periods of time. In fact I find them truly amazing. But for a night out on the town, give me a Broadway show any time. Or, as it happened today, give me [...]
Ellen DeGeneres ordered pizza for starving Oscar contenders last week. Here, the lucky pizzeria owner and delivery guy gets his moment--and a nice, fat tip! Enjoy! --Mary Fran
By: Chrysa Smith I've been a tea drinker for as long as I can remember. I blame it on mom. Whenever other kids were drinking chocolate milk or Hawaiian Punch, I was partaking in the very British tradition of sipping tea. Milk. Sugar. The whole nine yards. So no surprise that I fell in love with Starbucks. It really has been, the first consistent cup of soothing, rich and tasteful tea I've found [...]
