As I mentioned, Isabelle and I were treated to a morning in the kitchen with Chef Barbara Lynch along with other families for the Ben’s Beginners Cooking Contest Kickoff. Here is the recipe that we made together. It is a perfect soup for fall and if you can get your kids in the kitchen cooking…
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Ben’s Beginners: Cooking Contest
Isabelle and I started off the week with a real treat thanks to Uncle Ben’s rice and Chef Barbara Lynch. We hopped over the river to Fort Point and settled into the fun, sunlight space that is Sportello along with other families. On the counters were some ingredients and the most beautiful mixing bowls you…
Weekend Guide: September 19-21
Fall is fast approaching and in New England we get out and celebrate. Here are just a few places you can head out this weekend to enjoy the warm September sun on your face, delicious regional food, and participate in the creativity of our communities. Friday, September 19th (Park)ing Day is a fun little way…
A Brunch to Love Wholeheartedly: Alden & Harlow
You know that moment when a new house crosses over and becomes a home. It is when the memory of the rooms, as anything other than what they are today, has completely faded except perhaps if you catch a glimpse of a little hook left in a closet from a former resident or a scrap…
An Improvised 8th Birthday Party
When you don’t exactly have a birthday party planned other than the sleepover part – you improvise. We thought about Laser Tag, Trampoline Parks, and other outings but the best part about a sleepover is hanging out with friends and all the outings required a bunch of driving. Instead we took a few local spots…
Lyndell’s Love: A Somerville Bakery With ‘Old School’ Charm
The thing about becoming a teacher or parent of a school aged child in the area is that you learn about all the important things. Important things such as which playground has the best shade on a sunny morning or sun on a cool fall afternoon. Important things such as which lunch box is sturdy…
Weekend Guide: September 6th & 7th
Saturday, September 6th Whole Foods Somerville is celebrating their 1st year. There will be chef demonstrations from 12 to 4 p.m., face painting, a photo booth and more. Be sure to catch Chef Tony Maws from 2-4 as he will be cooking up his award winning hot dog from Kirkland Tap & Trotter. From 12…
Labour Day Weekend Guide 2014
This weekend is either the last hurrah of summer or the let’s get this show on the road, back to school, get our lives organized weekend. It all depends on how you look at it. Last Hurrah Events St. Anthony’s Feast in the North End. Opening Weekend of King Richard’s Faire. Play date at the…
Un-Weekend Guide
This weekend I have no guide for you except this. (which I meant to post yesterday but life pulled me away from the screen and I’m only getting back to you now….) Stop everything else even if it “must get done” because it still can probably wait a bit and do something you love. For…
Weekend Guide: August 15th – August 17th, 2014
You can get there from here. These joyous round bellied statues can’t help but make you smile as you walk into the Japan house in the Boston Children’s Museum. Try out the Cultural Connector to make a vacation out of a day in Boston. The Cultural Connector, run by the Boston Harbor Cruises, takes you…
A Back to School Alphabet: Where to Eat
All Star Pizza Bar: For their awesome toppings.(Cambridge) Barismo: For the best coffee roasting and cappuccinos (Arlington) Clover: For their collection of trucks and brick and mortar shops that will keep you well fed fast. (Cambridge, Boston, Burlington, Brookline, Watertown) Deluxe Town Diner: For their delectable diner dishes from breakfast to dinner. (Watertown) East…
Shop This Way: Peapod Pick Up (sponsored)
I used to dread the “quick” errands my mom would take me on. “We just have to do one quick errand,” my mom would say. After the first store I would think, “Well that wasn’t too bad,” but I always thought too soon as I sat in the back of the car staring through the…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 