Do It Yourself

Making a Trifle Dessert

Making a Trifle Dessert

What is a Trifle? Trifle is a layered dessert served in a clear glass bowl or individual cup.   The usual ingredients are a thin layer of sponge fingers or sponge cake soaked in sherry or another fortified wine, a fruit element, custard and whipped cream layered in...

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Our Favorite recipe: Fettucine Alfredo!!

Our Favorite recipe: Fettucine Alfredo!!

  Cooking for your family and friends can be fun and challenging at the same time.  The hardest part is trying to pick new recipes that everyone will love.  A go to favorite of our family is Fettucine Alfredo.  It can be made plain or you can jazz it up with...

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Snack News- Try the Fried Pickles

Snack News- Try the Fried Pickles

Try Fried Pickles for a Delicious Snack Snack food has stayed pretty stable over the years.  Nachos, chicken wings and potato skins are on lots of menus in Manchester.  Did you know that fried pickles have been making quite the stir this past year popping up in...

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Holiday Cookie Swaps Made Easy!

Holiday Cookie Swaps Made Easy!

Holiday Cookie Swaps Made Easy! It’s the time of year for holiday baking and enjoying sweet treats from your oven.  Holiday Cookie swaps have been a long-time tradition that home bakers love to participate in.  The idea is to make one large batch of cookies and then...

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Three Ways to Insulate Your Apartment Windows For Winter

Three Ways to Insulate Your Apartment Windows For Winter

In New England we all know that cold winter weather is inevitable.  When you want to try to save money on heating costs the first place you should look is at your apartment windows.  The better prepared you are for winter, the warmer and cozier you will be when the...

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How to get rid of cat smell in apartment

How to get rid of cat smell in apartment

What’s not to love about Cats? They are cute, cuddly and are the perfect companion when you are in need of a little pick me up. However, they may leave behind odors that are not the most appealing. Cleaning up these odors can be challenging, but by arming yourself...

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Time Management for Busy Millennials

Time Management for Busy Millennials

Life is hectic and packed with lots of things to do.  Work, family, kids and social activities side track us from what has to get done every day!  It’s easy to start feeling overwhelmed because you are constantly trying to catch up and trying to get ahead.  If you...

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