Rugelach is a classic New York Jewish treat. It is made with a cream cheese pastry crust. I have never made rugelach (I don’t think) but I recently did try my hand at a cream cheese crust for this rugelach inspired savoury crostata. Cream cheese adds to the flavours and textures of the pastry. Here…
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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.
Lunch on the Pier: Pier 6 Boston
There is something comforting about being by the water in the winter. It’s quiet and peaceful. The windows are all closed and it feels cosy to be inside overlooking the water. Something about the clear cool air and the quietness of the water is refreshing. I met with a few fellow bloggers recently for lunch at…
New Years Eve Fun with Boston Ballet
If you aren’t sure that you can handle the crowds and the cold at First Night in Boston, NYE Nutcracker with Boston Ballet is a great way to ring in the new year. Spend time together in the beautiful, warm and festive Boston Opera House. You’ll be treated to a brass concert of Holiday songs…
Perfect Hostess Gifts from the Grocery Store: Shop Local at Brothers Marketplace
There really is nothing quite as exciting as a really good gift basket. Some fresh fruit, some cookies, a little of this an a little of that. It’s a bit like the jackpot of the holiday gifts. A gift basket doesn’t have to be over the top to be fabulous but you want to avoid…
Weekend Guide: Maker Marts, Pop Ups and Markets Galore
So much fun going on this weekend. Here are a few things on my radar. 5 must do’s Boston Winter Boston Ballet’s Nutcracker Cross things off your list by getting groceries and pulling together gift baskets at Brother’s Marketplace. Make Cookies Kick back and have a cocktail. Street Theory Pop Up Gallery Friday, December 9th 5…
From Eaton’s to Macy’s
https://www.nfb.ca/film/sweater/embed/player/ The Sweater, Sheldon Cohen, National Film Board of Canada My Macy’s growing up was Eaton’s. The iconic stripes of an Eaton’s gift box always held something special inside. My bubbe used to work at the confection counter at Eaton’s in Winnipeg and would always bring a box of chocolate rosettes as a treat when she…
Bah Humbug It’s Nutcracker Time
Boston Ballet invited me to see this year’s Nutcracker performance and I decided to put my carol-belting, holiday baking, dance-loving self aside for a little holiday twist on this year’s review. If you can’t stop singing Christmas carols and you love the smell of pine trees everywhere then this post isn’t for you. If you are picking…
City Hall Plaza does Winter Right: Boston Winter Opens December 7th
There are some trends that I could do without (like pet cafés) and others that I hope become tradition (like pop up ski lodges in the city). In New York City you can “aprés ski” atop rooftops on faux fur lined seats in cute little makeshift cabins. Paris’ Village de Noel is more like a Christmas…
Shop Boston’s Piazza: Eataly at the Prudential
Alright, I’ll admit it. I was a skeptic when I heard Eataly was coming to Boston. “We have our very own North End,” I thought “why do we need Eataly here?” After a tour of Eataly Boston I’m convinced we do need it here and that the North End has one role and Eataly Boston has…
Lunch at My Desk: Salad with Oven Fried Chicken and Smoked Gouda
Maybe a new series-but every time I plan one I get distracted and I stray to other things. Let’s see where this goes.
Local Winter Greens Beyond Kale: Little Leaf Farms
Many moons ago, when we were jobless, child-free, and lucky enough to scrounge up enough money to backpack around Europe for a little bit before stepping from childhood into the big leagues of university, jobs, and creating a self-sufficient (ish) live of our own, Dan and I had our first big fight. We were in Italy…
Game Changer: Netflix on Xfinity
We all have our favourite blankets to snuggle under and choice corners of the couch to curl up into. The den is always scattered with blankets and pillows. If I’m lucky, the remotes are back in the remote tin where the next person can find it. We also all have our favourite ways to watch. Dan…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 