We have all had our fill of poultry especially the Thanksgiving turkey variety. If you haven’t, then there are probably still leftovers in the back of the fridge that you can help yourself to. And then, you can go out and try something a little different. How about a “sous vide” style steamed burger finished…
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Isabelle Takes on Pantry’s Turkey Roulade
As I mentioned, I recently popped into Pantry in Brookline to see what it was all about. For this review, they sent me home with their Turkey Roulade recipe for 2. My 11 year old daughter, who loves to cook, took on the recipe and made us dinner last week. The recipe is made for…
New Mother Hubbard: A Full Pantry in Brookline
Old Mother Hubbard Went to the cupboard, To give the poor dog a bone; When she came there, The cupboard was bare, And so the poor dog had none. -Nursery Rhyme Keeping a well stocked kitchen and pantry can be difficult. Whether you are a single college student with no time…
Nutcracker: A different kind of kick-off
There is no one stronger than a ballerina. It’s true that the sugar plum fairy is delicate, but don’t be fooled even Clara puts up a good fight against Fritz for her nutcracker. Boston Ballet’s Nutcracker is just about to kick off at the Opera House on Friday, November 29th Friday, November 27th. If you…
Fantasy Thanksgiving Menu: Boston Area Thanksgiving To Go
I love to cook, so our Thanksgiving is prepared by me and my entire family with a few exceptions. We always have a selection of Fastachi nuts, seeds, and mixes for guests to nibble on while the turkey is cooking. I also love the ooey gooey deliciousness of Petsi Pies pecan pie so I…
Save the Date: Picco Fundraiser for Syrian Refugees
We love Picco and now we love it even more. On Monday, November 9th, Picco is hosting an evening of all their fabulous pizza, salad and ice cream in order to raise money to support Syrian Refugees in collaboration with CARE and International Rescue Committee. There will be 3 different seatings on Monday, November 9th. With a minimum…
Union Square Love: Somerville
Union Square is a place I drove through every week when I used to tutor a child. It was somewhere I passed through but never had time to stop. As the tutoring days ended and my family life began, I started to explore the area a little more. Honk brought me to Union Square and…
Fall is Here and I Feel Like Wrapping Myself in a Plaid Wool Blanket Pie (Recipe)
Fall is here and I love it! I love the crunchy leaves beneath my feet and the chill in the air. I don’t even mind the dark encroaching on my daylight. As any good New Englander does, we let our toes freeze a little and allow the chill to creep indoors as we count up…
Amsterdam Falafel: Beyond Traditional
When Amsterdam Falafel Shop first opened in Davis square, I heard a lot of buzz about the place, but when I eventually made my way over there I didn’t immediately fall in love. Perhaps it was the dark and cramped space, but more likely it was because I had two kids in tow, I was…
Salem Loves Fall: I Love Seafood
Salem is a hot spot come fall, but there’s much more to it than witches and witch hunts. We love to go to Salem for the Peabody Essex Museum, where right now you can also check out something way more powerful and intriguing than witches (well at least as intriguing): The Strandebeest. There is also…
Dinner in the “Middle” of the Ocean: A Mirbeau Inn Mirage at Plymouth Rock Oyster Flats
I grew up near Toronto and summers often meant a rustic cottage by a lake in the region known as Cottage Country. Dinners were always on the porch or by the dock and we often had pike or other fresh fish that we had caught that afternoon. A plate of food that comes from underfoot…
Falmouth Gastropub Bear In Boots Gets it Right
I’ve had some great meals on Cape Cod and Nantucket, but most of them are made at home with goodies from the farmer’s market and the local fisherman. Dining out on the Cape has historically been a bit of a let down. I would head to Wellfleet or Nantucket leaving my high standards for dining…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 