A garden bursting with basil
One of my favorite rewards from the summer garden is having nonstop basil at my disposal. An entire cookbook could be filled with recipes that could be enhanced with the addition of fresh basil. Fortunately, my garden is practically overflowing with basil, its...
Riding smart: Why bike safety can’t take a vacation
Strolling along any boardwalk or shore road on a summer morning, it’s easy to be charmed by the sight of families and kids pedaling together under a sunny sky. Bikes and e-bikes are a beloved part of life in our coastal towns, offering a breezy, convenient way to get...
The joy of fresh peaches: How to pick the perfect fruit and make the most of summer’s sweetest treat
Delicious peach recipes to try By midsummer, grocery stores, farmers markets and roadside stands across the country burst with one of the season’s most beloved fruits: the peach. With their fuzzy skins, intoxicating fragrance and sweet, juicy flesh, peaches are the...
Collecting 101
By Douglas Keefe,Beachcomber Coins I read a cute article about a long-time collector, who, when asked what his favorite coin was, his reply was anything but what would be expected. Most collectors would say their favorite coin is the most valuable one or a rare coin...Understanding Roth IRA conversions
By Eric Reich A few weeks ago, I wrote about the potential benefits of getting rid of traditional IRAs in order for you to potentially pay less overall taxes during your lifetime and for your heirs after your lifetime by either spending them down or converting them to...
