Amsterdam Falafel: Beyond Traditional

When Amsterdam Falafel Shop first opened in Davis square, I heard a lot of buzz about the place, but when I eventually made my way over there I didn’t immediately fall in love.  Perhaps it was the dark and cramped space, but more likely it was because I had two kids in tow, I was…

Prize Winning Hood Sour Cream Noodle Kugel (Recipe) -Sponsored

I recently had the opportunity to create a recipe using Hood Sour Cream.  Even though I cook a lot, I am usually a recipe cook.  I occasionally do a little kitchen improv but I never write it down.  So in fact this was my first ever experience developing a recipe and I had a blast…

Vegetables Wanted: Meat Need Not Apply

I’m not Zagat or the Michelin Guide.  I don’t have as many categories as Urbanspoon or the unpredictability of Yelp.  I’m more of a kitchen kitty than a Chowhound.  That being typed, I get texts while I’m putting the kids to bed that look like this: I spend a good part of my day sharing…

Falling for Cheese: Grilled Cheese Two Ways

Grilled cheese is definitely a treat and this is the best time of year to enjoy it. There is a bite in the air and fall fruit- apples and pears- go so well with cheese. As a child, I hated that my mom insisted we have open-faced sandwiches. Now, I think especially for a sandwich…

Vegetarian Thanksgiving: The Omnivore’s Appeal

I have been vegetarian for broke, no income college student reasons but also because meat is not high on my must haves list. Truthfully, I am perfectly satisfied with a rotating menu that includes vegetables, breads, mollusks, fish, fruit and liver. The rest of meat I can do without. When it comes to vegetarianism I…