Recipes

One-Step No-Churn Coffee Ice Cream

By On May 5, 2016

Dear Mom, Hardly a day goes by when I don't think of you or wish I could pick up the phone, give you a call and chat. We would talk about everything… Read More

Dining & Reviews

Amuleto Mexican Table

By On April 28, 2016

Maybe it’s ironic, or divine intervention that I had a review of a newish Mexican place scheduled for the blog this week.  If you don’t already have plans for Cinco de Mayo… Read More

Recipes

Chana Masala

By On April 19, 2016

I’ve written several posts about my dinner group here on the blog.  From Moon Pies and Dulce de Leche Cookies to Roast Chicken with Garlic, Lemon and Parsley done the Hammersley way and Tomato-Feta &… Read More

Recipes

Orange Sesame Chicken

By On April 13, 2016

Do you know that Benjamin Franklin saying, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain except death and taxes”?  Well, I have another thing to add to that list.  Dinner…… Read More

Dining & Reviews

Osteria Posto

By On April 5, 2016

The Alpine Restaurant Group, owners of Davis Square’s Posto, Painted Burro and Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar, opened an upscale Italian eatery in Waltham, Massachusetts last Fall.  Osteria Posto is perched above… Read More

Recipes

Carrot Pineapple Cake

By On March 24, 2016

Last weekend, there was one night when our family of four overlapped during our girls’ respective spring breaks.  We decided to spend the night in, having one of our favorite dinners with… Read More

Dining & Reviews

Miami Culinary Tours

By On March 17, 2016

A few weeks back, my husband was invited with some of his colleagues for a few days of mostly fun in the sun in South Beach, a section of famed Miami Beach… Read More

Recipes

Buffalo Quinoa and White Bean Burgers

By On March 10, 2016

My father was a dentist by profession.  Let’s just say there were a few disadvantages… For example, there was nary a fun “sugar cereal” box in our kitchen cabinets. No Frosted Flakes, Froot… Read More

Recipes

Turkey Larb Lettuce Cups

By On March 3, 2016

When I have been traveling or away from my kitchen for any stretch of time, I like to prepare some simple, light dishes that help me reset after some indulging! Today's recipe for… Read More

Dining & Reviews

Brunch in New York City

By On February 24, 2016

A few weeks ago, we were in New York for a couple of days. My husband had some business and I made it my business to join him at the tail… Read More

Recipes

Homemade Almond Milk

By On February 17, 2016

I prepared homemade Chinese dumplings recently.  The instructions for properly folding the dumplings were fairly detailed but without any visual aids.  The recipe said there were to be four folds to connect… Read More

Travel

Budapest, Hungary

By On February 11, 2016

Last October, we took our first trip as empty nesters with the ultimate goal of reaching one of our chicks who was studying in Prague, Czech Republic for the fall semester.  I… Read More