Today was a perfect summer (almost summer) morning. I worked at our farm share/CSA farm because part of membership is that every adult works 4hrs. each season. The weather is cool and the earth is soft and damp after yesterday’s storm. I harvested garlic scapes and green onions (aka scallions) and my hands have the…
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A docent is a prof: A dosant should not exist
I’m supposed to be writing about father’s day, or at least that is the post I had planned, but something horrible is happening and as a croissant lover, I feel I need to do something. Let us begin with this simple equation: a croissant + a donut = nothing at all unless this is perhaps…
OhBabyBoston’s Spring Egg Cream Smoothie
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…
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…
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…
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…
Lavender Pomegranate Cocktail with Greylock Gin
Another wonderful recipe from Liam over at Henrietta’s Table. This one takes us from Winter to Spring with a hint of lavender and key lime foreshadowing the seasons ahead. Lavender Pomegranate Cocktail 2.5oz Greylock Gin 1.5oz Pomegranate Reduction Splash of Key Lime Juice Splash of Lavender Simple Syrup Rim with Key Lime Sugar Fill shaker…
Ragged Rum Honey, Mint Cider Cocktail Recipe
Liam Coughlin of Henrietta’s Table created this perfect fall to winter seasonal cocktail with Berkshire Mountain Distillers Rum, local wildflower honey, and apple cider for the Fayerweather Street School’s MidWinter Revels benefit cocktail party. Thank you to Berkshire Mountain Distillers, Henrietta’s Table at the Charles Hotel and Liam Coughlin for this recipe! Honey Mint Cider…
Cocktail Party Quick Pickle Recipe
Cocktail Party Quick Pickle Recipe (Inspired by Momofuku Vinegar Pickles) Brine Ingredients: 1 cup of water 1 cup of rice wine vinegar ( use only 1/2 cup at a time) 6 heaping tsp granulated sugar 2 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt a 1/4 cup or so of pickling spices (I used the ones from Arax Market)…
Recipes for a Cocktail Party Benefit: MidWinter Revels
The Fayerweather Street School had their first annual MidWinter Revels last night and as an alum parent, social media consultant for the school, and of course a big fan of the teachers being honoured, I was motivated to play my part. Where do I fit in for all of it? Cocktails and pickles of course!…
Vegetarian Thanksgiving: The Omnivore’s Appeal
I have been vegetarian for broke, no income college student reasons but also because meat is not high on my must haves list. Truthfully, I am perfectly satisfied with a rotating menu that includes vegetables, breads, mollusks, fish, fruit and liver. The rest of meat I can do without. When it comes to vegetarianism I…
Bloody Mary at Tryst
I love a good Bloody Mary for brunch and this one was really really good. It had a nice kick to it and the drink was served with pickled onion and a pickled carrot which was a perfect match. It is the best Bloody Mary I have had in a long time!
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 