Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters

Burger at Brunch: Tryst

I have to admit that although I enjoy a great burger, I like it as a rare treat (pun intended I suppose.). Recently, I was craving that occasional burger, but wasn’t sure where to go. Luckily, if you live in the Boston area then you’ve got your own personal burger concierge Richard Chudy of the…

Felix Doolittle for the Kitchen

Congratulations to Renee of Eat Live Blog and queen bee of the Boston Brunchers. You are the winner of the Felix Doolittle Valentine’s Day giveaway. I didn’t want the rest of you to miss out completely, so Felix Doolittle was kind enough to offer 10% off your own set of personalized Chef Medallions, Oval Kitchen Labels,and…

Sweet Valentine’s Day Love

If you live in the Boston area then there are a few ways to make Valentine’s day extra sweet whether you shop at Somerville’s Local is for Lovers 2.0, you satisfy your family’s sweet tooth with sweet, sassy, or just plain beautiful cupcakes from Party Favors, or you whip up something delicious in the kitchen…

Valentine’s Day Giveaway: From the Heart of the Kitchen

Instead of worrying about which are his favorite flowers, or which chocolates her ex used to get her, if you make something in your own kitchen from the heart you can’t go wrong. Don’t be mistaken, I love flowers and good chocolates are a sweet gesture, but when someone makes me something my heart glows…

Infusion Diabolique: Cocktails vs. Straight Up

If you’re not likely to drink anything straight up on the rocks, then you might surprise yourself with Infusion Diabolique’s infused tequila and bourbon. They can definitely stand alone. On the other hand, they also make a great cocktail. Here’s what we sampled last night at the MidWinter Revels. Infusion Diabolique Mixto: This is a…

Eat Boutique’s Maggie Battista Gets Ethereal

Ethereal 75 I [Maggie Battista] am head over heels for the French 75. It was first created at the legendary Harry’s New York Bar in Paris and eventually (gratefully) brought to New York’s Stork Club, a spot owned by an ex-bootlegger and frequented by 1930s/40s glitterati. The Champagne bubbles the herbal essences of the gin…

Lavender Pomegranate Cocktail with Greylock Gin

Another wonderful recipe from Liam over at Henrietta’s Table. This one takes us from Winter to Spring with a hint of lavender and key lime foreshadowing the seasons ahead. Lavender Pomegranate Cocktail 2.5oz Greylock Gin 1.5oz Pomegranate Reduction Splash of Key Lime Juice Splash of Lavender Simple Syrup Rim with Key Lime Sugar Fill shaker…

Ragged Rum Honey, Mint Cider Cocktail Recipe

Liam Coughlin of Henrietta’s Table created this perfect fall to winter seasonal cocktail with Berkshire Mountain Distillers Rum, local wildflower honey, and apple cider for the Fayerweather Street School’s MidWinter Revels benefit cocktail party. Thank you to Berkshire Mountain Distillers, Henrietta’s Table at the Charles Hotel and Liam Coughlin for this recipe! Honey Mint Cider…

Cocktail Party Quick Pickle Recipe

Cocktail Party Quick Pickle Recipe (Inspired by Momofuku Vinegar Pickles) Brine Ingredients: 1 cup of water 1 cup of rice wine vinegar ( use only 1/2 cup at a time) 6 heaping tsp granulated sugar 2 1/4 tsp. Kosher salt a 1/4 cup or so of pickling spices (I used the ones from Arax Market)…

Recipes for a Cocktail Party Benefit: MidWinter Revels

The Fayerweather Street School had their first annual MidWinter Revels last night and as an alum parent, social media consultant for the school, and of course a big fan of the teachers being honoured, I was motivated to play my part. Where do I fit in for all of it? Cocktails and pickles of course!…