The basic ‘boo’ is what we had before Pinterest. If you’re old like me, you might remember the plastic printed masks with the garbage bag printed costume. Of course, those retro costumes would look pretty fab today as an ‘old school’ kind of thing. Our family of course was a “we don’t spend money on…
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Fantasy Thanksgiving Menu: Boston Area Thanksgiving To Go
I love to cook, so our Thanksgiving is prepared by me and my entire family with a few exceptions. We always have a selection of Fastachi nuts, seeds, and mixes for guests to nibble on while the turkey is cooking. I also love the ooey gooey deliciousness of Petsi Pies pecan pie so I…
Summer Wines
When it comes to choosing wine I end up doing the same thing I do with books. To choose a book I often judge it by it’s cover, I rely on a good librarian to help find something just right, or I recall a little blurb or review I read. For wines I rarely remember…
Dog Town: Boston’s Best Hot Dogs
I love a good hot dog. I’m just as likely to stop for one out on the town as I am to make one at home. If I’m cooking at home my go to dogs are these ones. My son likes the Hebrew National Reduced Fat hot dogs (Not the 97% lean – those are…
Join The Club: You’re Such a Ham!
Formaggio Kitchen‘s Charcuterie Share is like having your very own cellar filled with beautifully hand made meats. Formaggio’s award-winning charcutière Julie Biggs transforms locally and humanely raised meats into pâtés, sausages, terrines, and cured delicacies. She sources rabbit, pork, duck, and other meats from small family farms across New England, and maintains the highest standards…
Join the Club: I Love You Because You are Cheesy
Formaggio kitchen is more than a majestic cheese cave, but I think you know that already. Of course there is a cheese of the month club. Each month, Formaggio hand selects three cheeses with a special focus on seasonal cheeses, and what is looking its best at that time. Each monthly selection will include a…
Five Boston Restaurants Serving Tasty Super Bowl Eats
Everyone has their favourite sports bar to see a game and most football fans have their Super Bowl posse and routine. If you’re looking for a new routine, or you need to change your plans up a bit this year then you may want to take advantage of a few of these Super Bowl City…
Last Minute Gift Ideas: Forgot the Butcher, The Baker, The Candlestick Maker
I can say it is officially crunch time. As we walk to the car around the puddles, there are little tiny ridges of crunchy white snowy ice. School is having it’s all-school sing and pot-luck. In a couple days the children will be home for the holidays whatever they may be in your home. Some…
Endive Cru Three Ways
I’m not having a party this week. I’m still recovering from Thanksgiving. But, I do want to give you a couple recipes that are quick and easy for a dinner or cocktail party or even a festive after school snack. So this morning, I went to get my coffee at Formaggio Kitchen and I picked up a…
Store Hours: Shopping for Turkeys
Bakers’ Best Monday-Friday 7:30 am – 7:00 pm Thursday (Thanksgiving): CLOSED (617) 332-4588 Flour Bakery We have stopped taking orders for Thanksgiving but we are working hard to make extras of everything to sell on Wednesday, first come first serve. Happy Holidays! Monday-Tuesday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm -Fort Point Channel Monday-Tuesday 7:00 am –…
Planning For Thanksgiving: Cook It
If you’re coming over for Thanksgiving, this is what’s on our menu. Roast Turkey with Bacon-herb butter and cider gravy (Bon Appetit Nov. 2008) Roasted Fall Vegetables in Cheddar Crust (Eating Well Dec. 2008) Herb and Onion Stuffing (Bon Appetit Nov. 2008) or Rustic Bread Stuffing with Dried Cranberries & Oyster Mushrooms (Fine Cooking Nov. 2008)…
Planning for Thanksgiving: Buy It
Let’s face it — life’s different now. This can mean many things for many people. Maybe it has to do with the recent election. Maybe it has to do with life with children versus life before children. Maybe it has to do with you when you were single versus you now (or vice versa). Maybe…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 