When I thought about the smoothie I wanted to make, I knew I wanted dairy free, a little seasonal, it had to be pretty, and I wanted some greens. Love Beets juice caught my eye and I knew it would be perfect to make my smoothie pretty. I chose rhubarb for seasonal because I didn’t…
Category: Food
Spring Smoothies: Getting Creative
Smoothies were a daily thing in our house for a while because it was one of the few things my daughter would eat as a toddler. But time passed, morning routines changed, the blender from our wedding registry lost its zip, and vigour. This week I had the opportunity to gather with a few friends…
Quick and Easy Snowy Day Dinner
I have been a huge fan of Bahn Mi for years now ever since my first bite… I wish I remember where. After a truly delectable and delicious lunch at Bon Me I wanted more of the same for dinner. The kids requested rice at dinner for tonight so my starting point was rice in…
Brisket gets a Bath
The briskets are cured. I hope! I was surprised to see that despite one being cured with pink salt and the other made Nitrite free, they both look very similar coming out of the brine. They’ve been rinsed, topped off with fresh pickling spices, a rough mirepoix of carrots, onion and celery. Now they simmer…
Local Cheese for my Mac ‘n Cheese Indulgence
I was not a macaroni and cheese kid. I don’t know if you grew up in Canada you either had Kraft Dinner (just ask the Barenaked Ladies) or nothing. My children, on the other hand enjoy a nice salty, creamy bowl of white steaming pasta in white creamy sauce. The real mac ‘n cheese lover…
Brine and Brisket
So here’s the update for my corned beef making. I have two brines cooling on the counter over night. I’m not sure how I’m going to fit them in the fridge to cool but I think with some of my huge canning jars and a little shifting I can get them in there. The brine…
Where There’s a Will There’s a Whey
Okay I promise I’ll stop with the ridiculous titles soon! I’m just about to stumble off to bed, even though I really want to edit some more photos and get a little more work done, I have an early morning meeting so I will go to bed “early”. In my last ditch effort to find…
Brunch at Lone Star Taco Bar
Lone Star Taco Bar deserves way more than a lone star! I have put off writing this post because every time I even think about Lone Star my mouth starts to water and I crave their food. From the homemade hot sauces (sweet potato habanera and tomatillo agave) to their corn pancakes with jalapeño and…
Brunch at Foundry on Elm (Davis Sq.)
I had the opportunity to be a guest at Foundry on Elm with the Boston Brunchers and then went back to test it out with the whole family. Both times we enjoyed a delicious, relaxing meal, in one of my favorite squares. The food at Foundry on Elm is very good and the French brunch…
Valentine’s Day Giveaway: From the Heart of the Kitchen
Instead of worrying about which are his favorite flowers, or which chocolates her ex used to get her, if you make something in your own kitchen from the heart you can’t go wrong. Don’t be mistaken, I love flowers and good chocolates are a sweet gesture, but when someone makes me something my heart glows…
Infusion Diabolique: Cocktails vs. Straight Up
If you’re not likely to drink anything straight up on the rocks, then you might surprise yourself with Infusion Diabolique’s infused tequila and bourbon. They can definitely stand alone. On the other hand, they also make a great cocktail. Here’s what we sampled last night at the MidWinter Revels. Infusion Diabolique Mixto: This is a…
Eat Boutique’s Maggie Battista Gets Ethereal
Ethereal 75 I [Maggie Battista] am head over heels for the French 75. It was first created at the legendary Harry’s New York Bar in Paris and eventually (gratefully) brought to New York’s Stork Club, a spot owned by an ex-bootlegger and frequented by 1930s/40s glitterati. The Champagne bubbles the herbal essences of the gin…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 