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.

Hair Matters: Family Candids, Photo Shoots and holiday cards

From props to lighting, from iPhotographers to professional photographers, from outfit to accessories, taking a good family photo has many facets. It is easier than ever to take a great photo today not because we’ve gotten any better at taking them, but because we have more tools at our fingertips. This translates to the ability…

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Pumpkin Pie Green Smoothie (Recipe)

Ingredients 1-1/2 slices of butternut or other orange squash. About 3/4 cup 1/2 inch cubes. 1 packet of flax meal (2TBSP) 3/4 cup plain yoghurt 1 cup of baby spinach 1TBSP Honey 1 allspice berry or 1/8 tsp. 1 tsp. cinnamon a pinch nutmeg This is a very earthy pumpkin pie smoothie. If you want…

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Pencil It In PIN: Weekend of November 15th-17th

This weekend I’m going to mix up my usual breakfast routine. I’m heading down to Kitchen Inc. in Somerville to check out chefs Joshua Lewin of Beacon Hill Hotel and Bistro and Katrina Jazayeri of Belly Wine Bar and Cuisine En Locale’s “Texas Breakfast” . This TX Taco stand will pop up at at 201…

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After School: Snacks and Challah

Our favourite challah in town is definitely Hi Rise’s challah (Cambridge ). If you like a but sweeter and cake-like then the winner has to be Cheryl Ann’s from Brookline.

Thanksgiving: Cook It

A little help from my kitchen fairy. One of my sous chefs (aka the kitchen fairy). If you’re coming over for Thanksgiving, this is what’s on our menu. Roast Turkey with Bacon-herb butter and cider gravy (Bon Appetit Nov. 2008) Roasted Fall Vegetables in Cheddar Crust (Eating Well Dec. 2008) Herb and Onion Stuffing (Bon…

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Simple Brussels Sprouts: Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner (Recipe )

Serves 1 Multiply recipe to make as many portions as you like. 1 tsp of Olive oil (or schmaltz, or butter, or duck fat) 5-6 small brussel sprouts or 3-4 large a pinch of Maldon sea salt 1/2 a shallot, thinly sliced Put oil in the pan on low. Peel and thinly slice the shallot….

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Brussels Sprouts at the Center of the Plate: Thanksgivukkah Breakfast

Sometimes the brussel sprouts get lost at the Thanksgiving table. Green Beans and Bourbon glazed carrots are the diva vegetables of our feast. So I decided that they need a stage of their own. Breakfast of course! Julienned brussel sprouts with shallots, scrambled eggs and latkes or (for the non-kosher plate) sausage latke patties are…

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Wagamama Opens at MarketStreet in Lynnfield

Although I love to support small local businesses, I am okay with chain restaurants every once in a while, especially ones that do what they do well.  Wagamama is one of those places.  I was recently invited to visit Wagamama Lynnfield before they opened to the public and along with several other bloggers and writers…

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McDonald’s By the Book

I went to McDonald’s and found a cucumber and books. It is true that McDonald’s isn’t a place I frequent often for many reasons, but the reality is that every once in a while we crave those fries, and the ease and familiarity of a happy meal. In terms of nutritional or culinary value, McDonald’s…

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Christmas Festival Opens Today: Off to Judge a Gingerbread Contest

Today the 27th annual Christmas Festival opens at the Seaport World Trade Center. The children have been so excited to be official judges this year with several others. For months they have been trying to imagine what the chefs will create. We’ve even looked at some photos from past years including the impressive Fenway gingerbread…

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