A dog’s nose is their greatest asset. Dogs possess up to 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses, compared to about six million in humans....
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Witches Brew
A dramatic and eerie cocktail fit for Halloween. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, inviting the neighbors over or staying in for a...
The Heart of the Home
Though I work as a culinary professional, my home kitchen is less tricked-out than you’d probably imagine. For me, a great kitchen doesn’t require a...
Feature Wall Fun
Transform plain walls into feature walls. We all have them—large, blank walls in the living room, behind the bed or in the basement. Jenny Virkus...
The New Dinner Party
I recently helped my college-aged daughter host her first dinner party for her friends. (She said they were just “hanging out,” but it was, in fact,...
Get Ready for Fall with Cranberry Apple Rosé Sangria
Sangria is the drink of summer—but this recipe trades in your classic sangria recipe for a cozy, fall sangria. Grab your favorite bottle of rosé—my...
The Pull of the Stars
Warm up to fall with a historical read. In Emma Donoghue’s latest book, The Pull of the Stars, readers are immersed into the world of Dublin,...
The Most Important Oatmeal of the Day
Back to school means back to a good, healthy breakfast. For many of us, some form of cereal is a staple in the morning meal rotation. Boxed cold...
Head in the Clouds
Let your imagination run free with The Cloud Book of Wonder. Stratus, Cirrus, Cirrocumulus. There are many types of clouds, but for local author...
Solo
Add this New York Times bestseller to your must-read list. Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator and Newbery medal-winning author. In his New York...
S’mores Cocktail
August 10 marks National S’mores Day, and I don’t know about you, but I’ll be celebrating the wacky holiday with a s’mores-flavored cocktail. This...
The Bootlegger Cocktail
A delicious, citrus drink perfect for a hot summer day. A favorite drink in our great state for decades on end—the bootlegger cocktail was...
Beach Read
A book perfect for hitting the beach. Despite the sunshine-evoking title, this contemporary romantic comedy is a fun read no matter the season. The...
Simply the Best
The annual Best of issue of Woodbury Magazine is always one of my favorites. I spend a lot of time searching for “bests”—the best local products,...
A Lot Happening Underneath the Skin
The light at the end of the COVID tunnel is tenuously appearing. The COVID-19 virus activated our stress responses and sent our nervous system into...
Coach Lewis’ Top Five Reasons to Join a Gym
Make exercising easier and more enjoyable. Joining a gym is great for your health and we are all aware that we should try to be a bit more active as...
Kids in the Kitchen
Teaching kids to cook can be an enjoyable, educational and tasty way to spend time together. Start teaching your kids to cook early and slow with...
The Most Fun We Ever Had
Add this made-for-HBO book to your reading list. Family is complicated, especially when old secrets come to light in The Most Fun We Ever Had....
Playing with Your Dog
Learn how to play with your dog. It may sound odd to say we need to learn how to play with our dog. If you adopted your dog as a puppy, you may have...
Muscle Relief
Relieve sore muscles with these three tips. Beginning a new workout program is challenging sometimes. Making the time to work out, creating a...
