Roberta Baron, Realtor

06/21/2024

Born in the Philippines to teenage parents who put her up for adoption to give her a better life, Alpaz went to Canada when she was four to live with her adoptive mother—who abused her. When Alpaz was fifteen, they returned to the Philippines for what she thought was a vacation. “I woke up one d...

06/08/2024

Place the shrimp in a single layer on a small plate with elevated sides. Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil, then pour the balsamic and lemon juice over the shrimp to “cook.” Cover with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate for 30 minutes to 1 hour, then strain off and discard ex...

04/20/2024

02/16/2024

Gonzalez shares her projects on her blog, Touches of Wood, and hopes to inspire other people to pick up some power tools and create their own oasis. One such project was her primary bedroom, which already had a double tray ceiling and bright bay windows, but lacked more of the classic and comfortabl...

12/29/2023

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!

Start with a guest list and invitations. If informal, you don’t need to worry too much about head count. Otherwise, select a handful of individuals or couples that can be seated comfortably around your table. For invitations, consider your audience. Texts or phone calls might be most effective, wh...

12/04/2023

Add tortellini pasta to a pot of boiling water. Cook uncovered 3 to 5 minutes until they float to the surface, then strain off the water.

11/10/2023

With traffic stress, financial concerns, and work deadlines, it’s important that the space you come home to is filled with colors, textures, and materials that create a calm and peaceful setting. Rocks and crystals can be used to help balance emotions, enhance spirituality, increase self-worth, an...

11/04/2023

To make the cranberry sauce, combine the sugar, water, and zest in a saucepan. Place the pan over moderate heat and simmer for 5 minutes to dissolve the sugar and reduce. Add the cranberries to the prepared syrup and let simmer for an additional 2 minutes. Add the orange juice, then use an immersion...

09/08/2023

At a slight angle, slice the zucchini ½-inch thick. Place the slices in a large bowl with the peppers. Drizzle with oil, tossing them to coat. Add the garlic, coriander, and season with salt. Let marinate for ½ hour.

05/12/2023

By definition, charcuterie is comprised of meats, cheeses, and other selections. “The first question we ask is whether this will be the main meal, an appetizer, or a dessert,” says Kennedy. “For the main meal with about four guests, we recommend a pound of cheese. For heavy or light eaters, yo...