Special Delivery: Look what the stork… I mean fork brought in.

It’s a….brisket. This is a whole beef brisket and with some sugar and spice and everything nice it should become some tasty corned beef in just under a week. I have cut this beautiful brisket from M.F. Dulock into two pieces so I can experiment a bit with spices in the brine and also make…

Brunch at Lone Star Taco Bar

Lone Star Taco Bar deserves way more than a lone star!  I have put off writing this post because every time I even think about Lone Star my mouth starts to water and I crave their food.  From the homemade hot sauces (sweet potato habanera and tomatillo agave) to their corn pancakes with jalapeño and…

Appy to share…

Speaking of appily ever after here are some of our favorite apps.   Social Media & other apps that I use for work: Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Pinterest, Gmail, Instagram, LinkedIn, WordPress, Facebook Pages Manager, Google Local, MailChimp, Four Square, Eventbrite, Paymo Food Social Media Apps I use for work and play: Forkly, Nosh, Chef’s Feed,…

And she lived appily ever after…

This morning as I was driving home from dropping the kids off at school I found myself lost in thought as so often happens in those quiet moments between the bustle and hustle of every day.  It’s been a fun, easy-going, minimal rules, lots of screen time kind of week with travel, vacation, and a…

The Kitchen Vent: Seeking Simpler Times

Okay so this is part rant and part recipe.  The rant is about food sensitivities, dietary choices, and the joke is on me because the recipe is gluten-free. As I’m getting ready to host another large Thanksgiving I’m thinking not only of what I’ll be preparing (and who’s bringing what) but it spins off into…

The Farm School Brunch: Yellow Yolks for City Folks

The Farm School in Athol, MA hosted a brunch this past Sunday for members of The Boston Brunchers.  There is no membership fee, or even special requirement to become a Boston Bruncher although you must appreciate brunch in some way and also be a blogger. This was my first outing with The Boston Brunchers and…

Roquefort and Cranberry Tartine (Recipe)

This is a great little bite that you can throw together in minutes. You can serve it leading up to Thanksgiving or save leftover cranberry sauce and serve it for your winter holiday parties or when friends come over for drinks.   It is a perfect addition to a cocktail party or you can pour…

Not All Joe’s Are Average

I’ve never been a food snob, but I’ve always appreciated good food.  Now that dining out usually includes two very different little diners in tow, the variety of places we eat out has definitely changed.  With Henry and Isabelle, I know they’ll eat well at certain restaurants.  For example, we’re always safe with Japanese food,…

Burger at Brunch: Tryst

I have to admit that although I enjoy a great burger, I like it as a rare treat (pun intended I suppose.).  Recently, I was craving that occasional burger, but wasn’t sure where to go.  Luckily, if you live in the Boston area then you’ve got your own personal burger concierge Richard Chudy of the…

Brunch at Foundry on Elm (Davis Sq.)

I had the opportunity to be a guest at Foundry on Elm with the Boston Brunchers and then went back to test it out with the whole family.  Both times we enjoyed a delicious, relaxing meal, in one of my favorite squares. The food at Foundry on Elm is very good and the French brunch…

Felix Doolittle for the Kitchen

Congratulations to Renee of Eat Live Blog and queen bee of the Boston Brunchers. You are the winner of the Felix Doolittle Valentine’s Day giveaway.  I didn’t want the rest of you to miss out completely, so Felix Doolittle was kind enough to offer 10% off your own set of personalized Chef Medallions, Oval Kitchen Labels,and…

Sweet Valentine’s Day Love

If you live in the Boston area then there are a few ways to make Valentine’s day extra sweet whether you shop at Somerville’s Local is for Lovers 2.0, you satisfy your family’s sweet tooth with sweet, sassy, or just plain beautiful cupcakes from Party Favors, or you whip up something delicious in the kitchen…