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…
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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…
Sundays are for Navel Grazing: Brunch at Puritan & Co
You walk into Sunday brunch at Puritan & Co. and the room is buzzing with energy. Once you settle in though, time seems to slow. You can get lost in conversation, linger over a few last crumbs on your plate left from a delicious pastry, or sip a second cocktail because it is Sunday and…
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…
Beacon Hill Bistro’s Chef Josh Lewin: Passover, Beets & Bourbon
Do you say Pesach with a Southern twang? Apparently Josh Lewin does because his seder has bourbon. On Sunday, April 6th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Chef Lewin will be doing a demonstration and tasting at the Cambridge School of Culinary arts. His topic is: A Southern Style Passover. Inspired by ingredients from the traditional…
Borrowed Heirlooms: Spring Salad Recipe from Chef Ed Hoffey
When Heirloom Kitchen first opened, I got a chance to sample some of what they would be serving for fall. Now that spring is officially here, Chef Hoffey has shared one of his favourite ways to celebrate this season of awekening with one of my favourite ingredients: pea tendrils. Well, okay my favourite ingredient is…
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…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 