Ballet is one of the greatest misunderstood sports and that is no accident because it is also an art. Whatever the reason your child first steps into a dance studio, the power of ballet for any child, of any age, whether they dream of becoming the ethereal ballerina they’ve seen on stage or they just…
Author: City Living (Boston)
I am a writer and cook. I write about city living, travel, food, the arts and family. I raise my family in Cambridge & Boston and share tips for throwing cocktail parties, packing lunches, having fun on the weekend without going broke or losing your sanity.
Broadway, Ballet & Al Fresco Spectating
The Opera House isn’t dormant, but Boston Ballet is on a break if by “break” one means special projects, guest performing, galas and ballerina bootcamps. While Boston Ballet Company is scattered around the world working on summer projects Broadway in Boston is filling the stage with their craft. Some companies have summer homes. New…
Dine Like a Parisian in Cambridge: It’s not the food it’s how you do it.
As a child I lived in France for two years, although I didn’t have cocktail hour then, I understood the habits of dining à la Française. In France, at the time, we had two hours for lunch at school. Most children went home to have their main meal of the day then with their…
A CSA Recipe: Simple Kohlrabi Salad
I love kohlrabi and before we started our CSA many years ago, I had never eaten before. Now, I look forward to seeing it sitting in the CSA baskets in the cool pick up area around the corner from the tree swing and hammock. This simple recipe is a great way to enjoy the slightly…
Summer Life in the City: Family Film Fest at the Prudential
There’s a funny thing people do when they are away from home and on vacation. They go out. They explore. They stay out past the usual bedtimes. They try new things. They carry on annual summer traditions. The thing is, you don’t actually have to travel far or travel at all to do those things. Summer in the…
Posto Mobile Pizza Food Truck: Come for the Pizza and Keep the Sauce
Pizza really is the best fast food available. The problem is that it isn’t always fast and it isn’t always made from the best ingredients. If you can find a place that makes it well, they have the right ingredients and the right equipment. In the Boston area (Boston’s South End, Cambridge, Somerville), we have…
#SwitchersRemorse: Independence, Nationality and The 4th of July
I didn’t have a say when we picked up our life and moved away. It wasn’t the first time I’d had to adjust to a big cross-country move. I came home from my job at a performing arts camp one day and my parents casually told me, “We’re moving to New York.” and then…
Committee: Love at First Bite
Boston’s Seaport is an eclectic mix of art, cocktails overlooking the water, gathering spots for a cold beer, and construction sites. I love it over there. It is a spacious corner of Boston where the vibe is hip and fun, but I feel totally comfortable going out with the family too. Last night, I got…
Busting Out of Little Kid-ness at Dave & Busters
When the kids were little we went to Chuck E. Cheese’s a handful of times. It was always a special treat because they knew it wasn’t the kind of place I like to go to or take them to. On stormy winter days or sweltering hot summer afternoons, Chuck E. Cheese was a break for…
Elephant Walks Between Two Slices of Bread: New Lunch Options in the South End
The Elephant Walk is known for it’s unique bicultural (yet not fusion) French and Cambodian menus. Whether you order off the French side of the menu or the Cambodian side, my friends and I each have our favorite Elephant Walk dishes that we order again and again for dinner. I tend to think of it…
Chain Link: Restaurants Worth Checking Out
In general, I skip a chain restaurant and prefer to go to a small, local independent restaurant whether I’m at home or in traveling to another city. With social media sources for information such as Yelp, Chowhound, Urbanspoon Zomato, my Facebook feed full of food loving folks, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest, I can get a good…
Drink for a Cause: Negroni Week in Boston
Campari is a sunset red liqueur that is perfect for summer. It is also an essential ingredient for the Negroni. From June 1st through June 7th over 2,510 bars and restaurants are celebrating Negroni week to raise money for charity. Charities include the Developing Minds Foundation (Brick & Mortar), Rosie’s Place (BRIX Wine Shop), Greater…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 