Naco Taco is one of the newer taco spots in town and it gained notoriety for the fabulous patio, the food and being a restaurant with its kitchen in a food truck. Although it will be warm enough to enjoy the patio throughout most of December (apparently we can thank/blame El Niño for that), Naco…
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Lunch in Concord: Saltbox Kitchen
When we dine in Concord it is usually summer and a trip to Bedford Farms is included. We spent a lot of summer time out in Concord at our Farm Share (dining on barely washed organic carrots, and still warm from the sun raspberries or strawberries) in nearby Lincoln. We rush to Donelan’s, the grocery…
Unusual Places to Shop for the Holidays: A Breath of Fresh Air
I enjoy shopping, whether I’m window shopping, going to a few favourite stores at the mall (Nordstrom, Kiehls, Polarn O. Pyret, Victoria’s Secret (they have the best pyjamas), Williams Sonoma) or popping into local stores I love (Half Crown, Didriks, Hatched, Magic Beans, Henry Bear’s Park, Porter Square Books, Crate Escape/Raining Cats & Dogs, Polka…
Anything But Turkey: Burgers, Hummus, and Spice
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…
Jump for Joy: Boston Ballet’s Nutcracker Has Begun
Boston Ballet’s Nutcracker opened November 27th with giggles, laughter, exclamations of awe and wonder. The Opera house filled with dreamers of all ages ready to kick off the holiday season with live music, tutus, parties, gowns, sparkles, snow, bunnies, bears, mice and more. Boston Ballet’s talented company and students from the Boston Ballet school is an…
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…
Forget #PSL and Pumpkin Spice: 5 Must Try Pumpkin Dishes Around Boston
The thing about Pumpkin Spice and #PSL (Pumpkin Spice Latté) is that the pumpkin doesn’t really belong in the title. Spices that are used in pumpkin pie are often found in apple pies and other New England dishes. The real workhorse though is the pumpkin this time of year. We gouge it to make our Halloween…
Harissa Hummus Noodle Salad with Chicken and Chutney (Recipe * Sponsored)
Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and the flavors of roasted turkey, creamy mashed potatoes, and tangy cranberry sauce are about to take over our lives for a few days. In preparation for Thanksgiving, I like to step off the continent and travel to flavours from around the world so that I am ready to delve into the…
A Third, A Musical Third and a Balletic First: Boston Ballet’s North American Premiere
In music, a third is a beautiful thing. It is a simple little interval that hops from do (c) to mi (e). It comes in majors and minors and we hear them in old nursery rhymes and popular music. In John Neumeier’s The Third Symphony of Gustav Mahler, the choreographer takes things that we take…
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…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 