Author: Penny & Ed Cherubino

We love Affogatos

We’ve always been surprised that dining spots that serve espresso drinks and ice cream don’t have affogatos on their dessert or after-dinner drink menus. We hope that as these traditional Italian drinks gain traction on social media, the hospitality industry…

Pet cleanup, home and away

When we brought our first Westie, Sassy, home, Penny was working for a total dog person. Jean, her boss, visited our home within hours of Sassy’s arrival. Naturally, she wanted to meet the puppy. However, with her extensive doggie experience,…

Your signature dish

Fresh & Local We have access to a common roof deck. Summer means we have more opportunities to gather with friends and neighbors. We learned that it can be easy to respond to serendipitous offers of fun if you have…

Summer tips for pets


According to Dan Leonard, a seasonal weather expert, we are facing a hot summer of El Niño and shifting jet streams. “In general, we tend to get a stronger-than-normal jet stream,” Leonard said. “This could lead to more frequent downpours…

Portuguese Diaspora food

Today, we explore three cuisines, Portuguese, Brazilian, and Cape Verdean, presented by Chef Markus Samuelson in his Boston episode of “No Passport Required,” available on YouTube.
 We had the pleasure of living in a Portuguese community in Rhode Island. We…