Five Essential Apps for Blogging On the Go

I recently wrote on Habitual Home a post with a photo of my mussed bed and the header “This is where the magic happens”. Get your mind out of the gutter I am talking about blogging here. I am a busy person. We are all busy people. Our days are filled with dropped balls, juggling,…

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…

Lunch Meeting at West Bridge (Cambridge)

I love having lunch at West Bridge.  The first time I went, the restaurant was new and lunch was very quiet.  It was nice to see that this time the restaurant was probably 1/2 full. West Bridge has a beautiful rustic/industrial vibe (if that makes any sense – lots of nice wood and metal).  It…

George Howell Coffee Shop (Newtonville)

This week I stopped into George Howell coffee shop in Newtonville.  It was a great place to meet a friend for coffee.  When I arrived, the place was completely full, but within minutes a table was free for us.  There are a handful of seats at the counter and a 1/2 dozen tables or more….

NOH8 is for Everyone: Join in Sunday March 2nd

On Sunday March 2, The Westin Waltham Boston is hosting the NOH8 open photo shoot. Celebrity photographer and NOH8 Co-Founder Adam Bouska will be photographing as many supporters as possible from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.. Citizen models (and model citizens) are asked to arrive camera ready wearing a plain white shirt to match the look…