I have sold hand-painted Limoges porcelain boxes for more than 25 years. This October, I went back to Limoges, France, after a long, long time away, to visit the ateliers and catch up with old friends in the trade. How I Fell in Love with Limoges I first went to Limoges in my early 20s. It was a quaint small town that supported the arts, and there was a lot going on back … [Read more...]
Celebrating Birthdays, Retirement Parties, and Girls’ Weekends with Treats You Can Actually Eat
A fruit-and-chocolate arrangement delivered to a birthday table turns heads faster than a dozen roses – and guests devour the gift before the party ends. Americans spent over $2.3 billion on specialty food gifts in 2023, according to the Specialty Food Association. That number keeps climbing because people want presents that feel personal and taste great. Whether you're … [Read more...]
Baketivity Baking Kits: An Awesome Year-Round Gift for Grandkids
I got to try out a Baketivity Baking Kit for Grinch-style green-filled Donuts. The company sells subscription baking kits that let you share the love of baking with your grandkids or any other kid you love. Each kit comes with most of the ingredients pre-measured and ready to go. The only things you may need to provide are butter, eggs, cooking spray, or milk, and … [Read more...]
Siphonysta Siphon Coffee Brewing System Review
There are many ways to brew a cup of Joe like French Press, pour-over, drip, and expresso, which I was already familiar with. However, I had never heard of siphon brewing until I was invited to a special press event in Los Angeles, along with other writers, to watch a demo of the Siphonysta coffeemaker. We were treated to a lovely morning of coffee tasting and met with … [Read more...]
Best of Boomer Blogs: Getting Into the Holiday Spirit
Our Baby Boomer bloggers are deep into thinking about the holidays with only 2 weeks left until Christmas. They are discussing shopping ideas, food, and spending money. But the ever-present COVID situation is still in the background causing us to tweak how we celebrate. So, let’s first address the elephant in the room or the elf on the shelf Tom from Sightings Over Sixty … [Read more...]