You should look into the book "A Bad Case of the Stripes," by David Shannon. It's about a little girl who begins morphing into all sorts of things when she is embarassed to admit she loves lima be...

An old pair of uggs.

Citrus scented ones in the kitchen, only after eating and when nothing is cooking - helps to get rid of lingering smells like fish . . .

A few years ago the liquor stores on Charles Street carried the growlers . . . but it's been awhile since I've been back to Beacon Hill.

Immediately empty your plastic bag of ice into brown paper bags before placing in your home freezer. Will never stick together - it's amazing.

I use the microwave trick - on defrost. Works like a charm every time.

Mango Salsa and Mango Chutney - love it with those hot and savory flavors!

Strawberry Rhubarb, made with local Long Island strawberries and fresh rhubarb. A dollop of Hagen-Daz Vanilla doesn't hurt, either!

My CSA (located on Long Island) started a few weeks ago with pick-your-own argula, asparagus, daffodils and tulips. Two weeks ago, we started our weekly pickups--and my box was filled with spinach...