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Crisp, Crumble, Pie or Tart? What is the difference? According to the previous article, it comes down to history and regions, but in the end, they are all delicious! With apple picking harvests upon us, which hot out of the oven, fall fruit dessert do you prefer?  For me, I like the Crisp or the […]

It happens every year, yet we are often caught off guard or surprised at how short the days grow come September. We are lulled by the warm sunshine and temperatures during the day and long to continue to enjoy evening activities and prolong summer entertainment, only to be shocked by how quickly the sun sets […]

According to recent news and historical weather reports, July 2019 is going down as Earth’s hottest month on record! Yes, it has been hot, but I did not really mind it after all that grey weather we had in the Spring. I can tell you my garden did not mind the heat either, I have […]

Summer officially begins tomorrow! And summer events are already in full swing! Pool Parties, Graduation Parties, Concerts and annual picnics as well as a enjoying time at the beach or on a boat and of course, traveling locally for your favorite summer vacation destination. The one thing all these activities usually have in common is […]

Summer season means many opportunities for outdoor activities such as picnics, concerts, fairs, BBQ’s, baseball games, pool parties, camping, parks, beaches, and boating; many of these activities do not allow glass in the recreational areas. What is a respectable wine drinker supposed to do?  Beer has been available in cans forever, and now you can […]

Are you a Coffee Connoisseur? Maybe a Coffee Snob? For me, maybe it comes from drinking bad office coffee every day. Yuk. Just as we have developed discerning tastes for our food, wine and service, it has trickled down now where bad coffee is not only undesirable, it is unacceptable. More and more people are […]

Do you remember when Kale was only a lowly dark green leafy garnish on stationary trays? Ubiquitous on all buffets? I remember when I first started working in Catering, it used to come in bulk in a cardboard case box and NO ONE ever thought about EATING IT!! Ugh!! Lol!  Then a few years went […]

A few years ago, my sister gave me a Meyer Lemon tree for my birthday. I was a bit suspicious; was I really going to get any lemons off this tiny tree? So the weather was nice and I put the tree outside with my other plants, and sure enough it bloomed with the most […]

Whether you call it Winter Blues, Doldrums, Cabin Fever or just plain boredom, here are some ideas and services from Events by Marylee that just might add something fun to your mid-winter weekend plans.  Football is over! Sunday afternoons are fair game and a perfect time to try something new. Cooking Classes: These can be […]

With my last newsletter still hot on my mind, I was moved to go ahead and order some of these disposable/recyclable glasses myself in preparation for my summer vacations at the Jersey Shore and Block Island. I went to Amazon and started to shop. There are many choices to choose from. I ended up purchasing […]