Let it Go has many meanings for us this week. We’re letting go of a lot of junk as we spring clean and prepare for a yard sale. We’re letting go of a lot of built up emotion a year after the Marathon Bombing that had us frozen in our homes during lock down on…
Category: Boston
Boston Marathon 2014: Race On
The Boston Marathon is the ultimate, elite running race. The first big race I witnessed was the Barcelona Marathon because my boyfriend and I happened to be in town on race day. When we moved to Boston, and I worked as a teacher, Marathon Monday was a vacation day for me. Marathon Monday symbolized…
Whole Wheat Carrot Pancakes with Honey and Almonds (Recipe)
In this recipe, Chef Jeremy Sewall uses ripe bananas as the sugar. They have plenty of sweetness themselves but go ahead and top them with a drizzle of honey and almonds for a little “icing on the cake”. They are also dairy-free, but feel free to use cow’s milk rather than almond milk if that’s…
Spring 2014: A little if this & a little of that
It is spring in Boston and we all still have our shovels and ice scrapers at the ready lest we jinx the season. We smell the damp spring air. We see the crocuses in bloom, and our hearts sing just a little. Spring is also Easter and Passover, and perhaps even more festive the marathon,…
Chef Jeremy Sewall’s Cucumber Lime Mint Mocktail (Recipe)
Chef Sewall, of Lineage, Island Creek Oyster Bar and Row 34, talked about the virtues of mint not just in your cocktail or mocktail. He suggested tossing a little in with your salad to brighten it up. You can also shred (or chiffonnade) a few mint leaves to sprinkle on fish. Lastly, a couple of…
National Nutrition Month: Healthy Eating a Menu by Chef Jeremy Sewall
Sometimes I think I was born in the wrong era. I know the reality of it is that I’m glad I live in the modern world. (Who am I kidding? I get annoyed if my computer is slow for a few minutes.) In terms of cooking and shopping I imagine bartering with neighbours, shopping the…
Dance Audition: Brothers of the Knight
If you’re a dancer you probably know her name. If you’re a fan of So You Think You Can Dance, you definitely know her name. Debbie Allen is holding auditions for Brothers of the Knight, which is a twist on the Brothers Grimm classic: The Twelve Dancing Princesses. There will be a stipend for the…
Daily Bread, Chicken, Burger
The French have their ‘soup du jour’ and now Bostonians have their daily pop up treats from fried chicken to donuts and burgers to bagels. Here are a few “get here while they last” specials of the day. Chef Stephanie Cmar will be popping up at Commonwealth Cambridge this weekend with her glossy sugar coated…
Pie Glorious Pie: Enjoy a slice or 3.14 today
If you’re hungry for knowledge, then head over to the Harvard Book Store to browse their Pi display. MIT also has the non-edible side of Pi day planned for you. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, then you can grab a slice of pie at one of our favourite places for pie. Petsi Pies Petsi…
Chocolate Party at the Rotunda: Be there or be square
This Saturday, end the school vacation week with a cocoa-covered bang. The Above & Below Chocolate Party at the Boston Harbor Hotel involves chocolate and skating a pretty perfect winter pairing. This chocolate-lover’s outing, takes place on Saturday, February 22nd from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. in the hotel’s Rotunda Room set high above the…
February Vacation in Boston: Play (Art, Eat, Play, Stay)
February vacation is a trip to the beach for some and sliding down the slopes for others. You don’t have to leave town though to have a great vacation. Play The museums are a great choice, and yes they may be busy over vacation but you can still have a great time if you plan…
Embracing Danny Meyer
This week my daughter had a dentist appointment, and as much as we love our pediatric dentist, it ‘s never a fun visit. So, after a morning of drilling and filling, I let my daughter choose where to go for lunch. She chose Shake Shack, and I was happy to go there with her because…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 