Spring brings light, and joy, and desserts. Refreshing, colorful desserts that shout with joy for th…
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What better harbinger of spring than an explosion of cherry blossoms? After several years of cancele…
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Galette des rois is a winter tradition According to tradition the Galette des Rois, or King Cake, makes its first appearance on Twelfth Night, or the eve of the Epiphany, and continues to be a party c...
The holidays bring an abundance of invitations to dinners, parties, weekends away. While bringing a bottle of wine or some chocolates for your host(ess) might be appreciated during the other months of...
It is our belief that as women over 60, a glass of bubbly should be our go-to for all occasions. But with several billions of bottles of sparkling wine landing in our local wine stores every year, how...
In a season filled with buttery cakes and cookies a fruit-based dessert can be a welcome alternative. Poires belle- Hélène—poached pears, draped in chocolate sauce, set atop a mound of vanilla ice cre...
Ever feel like murdering someone during the holiday season? Be honest. What about that person who nabbed ‘your’ parking space when you’d been circling the lot for ages? Or that chatty someone ahead in...
Gingerbread is too delicious to appear only at children’s parties or as tree ornaments, though. Here is a very adult version of the treat that will become your go-to dessert in winter....
The holidays are the perfect time to accent your fingertips with rich and vibrant nail color. With all of the new colors and innovations for nails–think chromes, iridescents and holographics...
Most of us know the basics for getting a good night’s sleep, but sometimes we have trouble falling or staying asleep. Fortunately there are some innovative products–from heavy blankets to herba...
Wasn’t summer just yesterday? Suddenly leaves are dropping and trees are turning bright golds and reds. These next weeks may be the last opportunities to enjoy an outing in the country in decent weath...
According to the National Institute on Aging, older adults need more, not less, sleep as they age—7 to 9 hours each night. And women may need more sleep than men. But aging brings with it a number of ...
The hills of Normandy roll westward from Paris to the English Channel, passing Monet’s gardens, the town of Rouen where Joan of Arc was burned at the stake, and the great gothic Chartres cathedr...
It can be a challenge to get 20g or more of protein for breakfast, the amount nutritionists recommend for women over 60. Bacon and eggs pack a good protein punch but they’re not the healthiest&#...
