Spicy Thai Shrimp & Baby Bok Choy Stir-Fry
We have a friend named Chris who always seems to be in the know. One afternoon long ago when he had come over to mountain bike with my husband, he told me… Read More
Zebra’s Bistro and Wine Bar (now closed)
When my husband and I moved from the city to the suburbs, there were only a couple of fine dining establishments nearby. We missed being able to find a great meal without… Read More
Quinoa Spinach & Feta Bites
Thank you so much. Last week’s post was really well received and you let me know. I appreciate the texts, emails, Facebook comments, Blog comments and a retweet on Twitter by my… Read More
Armenian Rice Pilaf
Chances are you are reading this post on Friday, April 24, 2015 since The Kitchen Scout emails are sent out to subscribers on Friday mornings. April 24, 2015 marks the 100th anniversary… Read More
Asparagus, Ham and Gruyere Tart
When I open my newspaper’s food section on Wednesdays, I keep my fingers crossed that its editors haven’t whipped up something similar to what I have planned for my Friday post. Well,… Read More
A Passion for Food
This week’s blog post was inspired by my need to return a library book. I had borrowed the book from my town’s library and then proceeded to lose it or so I thought.… Read More
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
As I write this, the sun is shining and the snow is melting. Earlier this morning, the birds were singing a very happy tune. I can finally see sections of our lawn… Read More
Blackened Fish Tacos
To celebrate the beginning of Spring, I went to camp last week! Well, not really camp, but Cousin Camp. This is what my first cousins, Jean and Joyce and I have decided to… Read More
Red Bird
When Moody Street’s beloved Tuscan Grill closed in 2013, an opportunity presented itself for someone to freshen up the intimate space and offer a new dining concept to Waltham. Enter Boston College… Read More
Moon Pies & Chocolate Dipped Graham Cracker Cookies
Growing up, my church was not located in our town like so many of my friends’ places of worship. Services were only offered on Sunday mornings and were conducted in a language… Read More
Links Friday
I thought I would change the pace this week to keep things interesting. Believe it or not, I do not spend all of my time in the kitchen! Admittedly, I do spend… Read More
Shaved Tuscan Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad
I think awhile back when I wrote about Salmon with Orange-Avocado Salsa, I mentioned that I did not participate on many team sports in my youth. Not a particularly gifted athlete, I… Read More
















