Lessons in Leisure: Quick Dinners and Snacks

I love bread. All kinds of bread. But I think my absolute favorite is a crusty French baguette. And over the last 10 years most markets offer either a fresh, ready-to-go, or pop-in-your-oven version. One of our favorite dinners around the Rinaldi household – when takeout just doesn’t feel right and I flat out am…

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Lessons in Leisure: Travel Tips

While I have been called a control freak, anal-retentive, obsessive and a few other less-than-complimentary terms, ultimately my travel companions have come to rely upon me. Why? Because I’m the one who packs the travel-sized bottle of Lysol spray. I also pack things like an eyeglass repair kit, sewing kit, ear plugs, eye mask, pillow…

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