The holiday season is here, and my favorite part of the season is giving back! So much of the arts have been negatively affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. So to raise money for The Acting Company, a virtual benefit was held last week. Founded in 1972, the legendary, award-winning company has given two generations of talented actors the opportunity to […]

Award-winning Brandini Toffee is a sweet tooth lover’s dream. Available in one and two pound boxes ($30-$50), it makes a great gift. Technically not edible, Candlecan‘s Cinnamon Blackberry ($27) candle looks like its comprised of blackberries, but is actually a candle that gives off the comforting scent of cinnamon. Vermont-based maple producer Runamok Maple makes flavored syrups in the most […]

It’s that time of year when everyone wants to enjoy sparkling wine. I think there’s something about those bubbles that bring out our celebratory moods. While we often turn to sparkling wine to celebrate, sparkling wine can be enjoyed — you know — just because. Whether you’re sipping Champagne, Prosecco, Crémant (a French term for traditional-method sparkling wines made outside […]

Jeffrey S. Stephens’ latest novel, Crimes and Passion, is a suburban whodunit that keeps you guessing ’till the very end. Stephens spins an intricate web of lies and lust, expertly crafting a suspect cast of characters and rapid moving plot that creates a unique atmosphere of suspense. When Elizabeth Knoebel is found dead in Darien, Connecticut, an affluent town in […]

Tea Forte‘s Warming Joy Gift Set ($49) includes a limited-edition Warming Joy mini petite presentation box of 10 pyramid infusers that include Harvest Apple Spice, Raspberry Ganache, Rum Raisin Biscotti, Spiced Ginger Plum and Winter Chai. It also includes a limited-edition red porcelain 8 oz. café cup with a lid and a limited edition red tea tray with a gold […]