A little bit about me
Hi, I'm Karen. Spend a few minutes with me as I travel the back roads of New England and beyond. I'll share with you great food, interesting places and enjoyable pastimes that I find along the way....no matter where in the world I happen to be.
Tag Archives: New England
Apple Blossom Time In New England
Apple blossom time in New England is beautiful. I love looking out the windows at the orchard that surrounds our home. Once outside, it is such a pleasure to view the apple and pear trees in all their glory. Walking under … Continue reading
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Tagged apple blossoms, Flowers, fruit, Gardening, Nature, New England, photography
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A Spring Walk At The Edge Of The Woods
On this quiet spring morning in New England, the sky is cobalt blue and there is not a cloud in the sky. With the warmth of the early morning sun, it seems like the perfect day to head outdoors for … Continue reading
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Tagged bees, Gardening, Nature, New England, outdoors, photography, spring, trees
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Chef Inspired Burger Stuffed With Blue Cheese
The whole world loves burgers and fries but what about when you want to take the idea and turn it into a delicious evening meal. Gordon Hamersley did that in his cookbook Bistro Cooking At Home with his recipe for Blue … Continue reading
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Tagged bistro cooking, blue cheese stuffed burger, Boston, food, Gordon Hamersley, Hamersley's Bistro, New England, Recipes
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Winter…A Black And White World
Can it be that I’m dreaming or did I wake up one morning and become part of a black and white movie. You may not think about color as it totally surrounds you each day but at this time of … Continue reading
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Tagged black and white, Home, Nature, New England, photography, snow, travel, winter
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New England Clam Chowder
Two things that tourists from all over the world seek out when they visit New England are New England clam chowder and lobster rolls. It doesn’t matter if they visit in the middle of summer or during the winter ski season…their trip … Continue reading
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Tagged clam chowder, Dinner, food, New England, New England clam chowder, Recipes, seafood, soup
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I Wish You A Merry Christmas
From our home to yours, I Wish You A Merry Christmas, Joyeux Noël, Buon Natale, Frohe Weihnachten, Feliz Navidad, and God Jul. I hope you and your loved ones have a bright and beautiful holiday whether you spend it where … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, holidays, Home, New England, photography, White Christmas, winter
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Lamb Stew For An Autumn Night
Autumn in New England is one of the loveliest times of the year. Leaves turn gold and crimson then fall to the ground creating a beautiful carpet that crunches under your feet. Adults take their children to pick apples at … Continue reading
Reflections On Summer
At this time of the year, I find myself reflecting on the lovely summer that is now coming to an end. Summer days seem to pass far too quickly. One day I was planting my vegetable garden, then I was … Continue reading
The Most Famous Sandwich In New England
The most famous sandwich in New England is a lobster roll. What can you say about a lobster roll? After all, it is just a sandwich served on what most people would call a hotdog or frankfurter bun. But what … Continue reading
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Tagged food, lobster roll, Maine, New England, Recipes, seafood
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The Cry Of The Loon
Climate change seems to be on everyone’s mind lately. All over the world, more people are talking about problems related to the weather and how it is affecting where they live. Drought, oppressive heat, fires, storms and flooding rains are … Continue reading
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Tagged climate change, cry of the loon, loons, Maine, Nature, New England, outdoors, travel, vacation, weather, wildlife
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