If you didn’t know New Jersey made wine, you wouldn’t be alone. Every time I mentioned I was headed to the Garden State for a wine tour, all I heard was: “I didn’t know there are wineries in New Jersey!” To be honest, I hadn’t heard much about New Jersey wine myself. So I jumped at the opportunity to learn […]

What starts out as a love story between two 60-something divorcées takes an interesting turn to science fiction in What Love Feels Like: The Dawn of Human 2.0, a novel that will likely tug on your heart strings. It certainly tugged on mine.  Luke, a writer, and Dawn, a high school counselor, met on Match.com and started chatting with one another online. […]

Whether coupled, singled, spending the day with others or alone, everyone is deserving of a little love on Valentine’s Day. We’ve curated a list of gift ideas for yourself, your Galentines, and your significant others to shop this year! Treat Yourself / Give It To Your Gal Pal Secret Message Capsule Bracelet, Seltzer Goods – $22.95 2. Champagne & Glass Hoop Earrings, […]

While everything looks a little bit different this year, you can still have a special Valentine’s Day, thanks to some of these hardworking restaurants that have stayed open in the cold weather, providing both outdoor dining and take-out options.

Warning: sweet times ahead! Valentine’s Day is coming up and if you want to get in the mood, there’s nothing as fun to make as a delicious and celebratory cocktail. Try one, or all, of these! Match Made in Haven (Courtesy of RumHaven) 2 oz. RumHaven 2 oz. Pineapple Juice 2 oz. Ruby Red Grapefruit Juice Add all ingredients into […]

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 […]

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 […]

Rise Gardens makes indoor gardening easy with their “smart garden” system that connects to WiFi and allows you to grow a wide variety of herbs and vegetable. Their Single Family Garden is sleek and modern, seamlessly fitting into your home, and allows people stuck at home a way to grow their own fresh produce. Makers of fine coffee over at […]