On Tuesdays we head out to the Lindentree Farm in Lincoln to pick up our weekly farm share. This time of year, we are treated with an abundance of raspberries, some nice alliums and of course plenty of beets and kale. Over on the Cape, the Chatham Bars Inn, which has an 8 acre farm…
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Design: From Gallery to Fashion to Food
I admit I am not really sure how someone has a “good eye” or an eye for design. I think some of it is based on experience but in part it must just be something you are born with. It is also could be just what some individuals notice and others don’t see. This summer…
Get Sauced this Fall: White Wine, Dijon Sauce (Recipe)
I’m going to show you how I like to take a dish from good to memorable. My secret weapon is a sauce. A sauce can make a great chef or expose a shoddy one, but in the comfort of your own home here is a simple one that you can stir up in just a…
Chef Barbara Lynch’s Chicken and Rice Meatball Soup
As I mentioned, Isabelle and I were treated to a morning in the kitchen with Chef Barbara Lynch along with other families for the Ben’s Beginners Cooking Contest Kickoff. Here is the recipe that we made together. It is a perfect soup for fall and if you can get your kids in the kitchen cooking…
Ben’s Beginners: Cooking Contest
Isabelle and I started off the week with a real treat thanks to Uncle Ben’s rice and Chef Barbara Lynch. We hopped over the river to Fort Point and settled into the fun, sunlight space that is Sportello along with other families. On the counters were some ingredients and the most beautiful mixing bowls you…
Weekend Guide: September 19-21
Fall is fast approaching and in New England we get out and celebrate. Here are just a few places you can head out this weekend to enjoy the warm September sun on your face, delicious regional food, and participate in the creativity of our communities. Friday, September 19th (Park)ing Day is a fun little way…
A Brunch to Love Wholeheartedly: Alden & Harlow
You know that moment when a new house crosses over and becomes a home. It is when the memory of the rooms, as anything other than what they are today, has completely faded except perhaps if you catch a glimpse of a little hook left in a closet from a former resident or a scrap…
Ginger Oatmeal with Blueberries and Lemon Zest (Recipe)
The perfect late summer/early fall breakfast for a cold weekday morning. Simply grate fresh ginger into your oatmeal and top with blueberries and lemon zest. This is how I made mine. Put a pot of 4 cups of water on to boil right when you wake up. While you are making the kids lunches or…
An Improvised 8th Birthday Party
When you don’t exactly have a birthday party planned other than the sleepover part – you improvise. We thought about Laser Tag, Trampoline Parks, and other outings but the best part about a sleepover is hanging out with friends and all the outings required a bunch of driving. Instead we took a few local spots…
Lyndell’s Love: A Somerville Bakery With ‘Old School’ Charm
The thing about becoming a teacher or parent of a school aged child in the area is that you learn about all the important things. Important things such as which playground has the best shade on a sunny morning or sun on a cool fall afternoon. Important things such as which lunch box is sturdy…
Weekend Guide: September 6th & 7th
Saturday, September 6th Whole Foods Somerville is celebrating their 1st year. There will be chef demonstrations from 12 to 4 p.m., face painting, a photo booth and more. Be sure to catch Chef Tony Maws from 2-4 as he will be cooking up his award winning hot dog from Kirkland Tap & Trotter. From 12…
Prize Winning Hood Sour Cream Noodle Kugel (Recipe) -Sponsored
I recently had the opportunity to create a recipe using Hood Sour Cream. Even though I cook a lot, I am usually a recipe cook. I occasionally do a little kitchen improv but I never write it down. So in fact this was my first ever experience developing a recipe and I had a blast…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 