Chicken soup, especially in matzoh ball soup form, is Jewish penicillin, but it’s not just for those who are feeling under the weather. Chicken soup is the cure for just about everything? Are you feling sick of seeing “elf on the shelf” photos on Instagram? Are you feeling cold and sick of winter even before…
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30 Days of Comfort and Joy: Part 2 (#11-20)
In case you missed Part 1 of 3, begin at the beginning with 30 Days of Comfort and Joy: Boston Dining. I’m a fan of oysters, my father is a fan of oysters, my daughter is a fan of oysters and many of my friends are oyster lovers as well. As residents of the coast…
For the Newfound Love of Burgers
When I was child, my family and I went out only a handful (probably less) of times a year and when we did the rule was that we ordered no drinks and no dessert. We always went to a place in Waterloo called Marbles. It was a burger joint with marbles in the table, in…
Oysters in Boston and Beyond: Dining Out
I love oysters. My daughter loves oysters and we recently became members of the Oyster Century Club. We don’t really need any incentive to go out and eat oysters, but it is fun trying to diversify our oyster slurping habits. Often my daughter and I will feel the need for a spontaneous oyster night out. …
Join the Club: The Gifts that Give and Give and Give
Once upon a time there were “gift of the month” clubs. They were expensive, unique, somewhat personal, but the food itself was nothing to write home about. It was more about the novelty of a monthly gift, and beautiful packaging. We’ve come a long way from the original “gourmet” gift of the month clubs. Here…
Join The Club: Beer-cause I Love You That Much
Beer is not just a passing trend. Beer in our fair city and country has grown up over the past decade. From pairings to offerings beer is no longer wine’s plaid wearing, “hoser” like, scraggly bearded younger sibling. She’s all grown up! But like wine, it’s not easy to know what you like and why…
Your Monthly Bread: A Gift from Hyannis to Your Door
As you might have seen recently in the Wall Street Journal, Pain D’Avignon has a bread-lover’s dream come true with their bread of the month club. There is a choice of :three months ($150), six months ($275), and twelve months ($500). Click here for a full list of what each month entails (from January’s Winter…
30 Days of Comfort and Joy: December Dining in Boston (1-10)
Comfort and joy comes in many shapes, forms, sizes and packages Here is my selection of places to find comfort and joy one bite at a time this month. The crispy Denver lamb rib with mint pesto at the Biltmore Bar and Grille, a hidden gem in Newton, is perfect. I don’t usually like mint…
Thanksgiving Recap: The Social Media Edition
As we shuffle down to the half clean kitchen walking past the playroom that has been hit by a hurricane of children let ‘s take a look back at Thanksgiving through the social media lens. There is Pinterest: “Look at all the pies I’ve pinned. 100 versions of pumpkin pie.” Then there’s the Facebook status…
Time to Put the Pope’s Nose to the Grindstone: Thanksgiving To Do List
It’s the official culinary countdown for Thanksgiving. The house is kind of, sort of organized and clean. I have a good idea of who is coming when. We have plans for an early dinner out with the first set of family arriving at Puritan and Co. today. We have plans to take out Bon Me…
From Royals to Oil: I’m ready for Thanksgivukkah
I started off totally dismissing Thanksgivukkah but then when I learned that it’s not going to happen for a very long time I thought I might pay a little attention to it. I don’t like messing with the traditional Thanksgiving menu, but as the holiday came closer into focus I warmed to the idea. Megin…
Classic Mashed Potatoes (Recipe)
If you ask me, mashed potatoes are always best classic. I love a good garlic mashed potato every once in a while or a “dirty” mashed potato with skin and all. I’ll even take my mash with snipped chives for a treat every now and then, but on Thanksgiving you must have classic mashed potatoes. …
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 