Dining & Reviews

The Kirkland Tap & Trotter

By On June 25, 2014

When we were newly married, my husband and I lived in Davis Square, a section of Somerville, Massachusetts before we moved to the suburbs. Other than Redbones, the now closed Gargoyles on… Read More

Dining & Reviews

Artistry on the Green

By On June 19, 2014

The Chefs are coming!  The Chefs are coming! A modern day Paul Revere, perhaps riding out to Lexington in his Mini Cooper could joyfully alert foodies along the way that the chefs… Read More

Recipes

Jumbo Shrimp with Lemon & Garlic

By On June 12, 2014

Father’s Day is this Sunday so I thought this post should relate to the holiday in some way. True to my Pisces nature, I started “swimming” in more than one direction when… Read More

Dining & Reviews

Farmstead Table

By On June 5, 2014

Farmstead Table in Newton Centre, Massachusetts has been on my to-try list for quite some time, in part because it has been difficult to get a dinner reservation at this popular eatery. So… Read More

Recipes

Black Bean Burgers with Lemon-Yogurt Sauce

By On June 5, 2014

Like a lot of people, my husband and I have cut back on our red meat consumption.  It wasn’t completely intentional, but over time we have definitely shifted to eating more fish… Read More

Recipes

Salmon with Orange-Avocado Salsa

By On May 29, 2014

When I was in grade school, there were not a lot of organized sports leagues for girls.  If you wanted to play team sports, your opportunity arrived in 7th grade when you… Read More

Dining & Reviews

T.W. Food (reimagined as Tallulah)

By On May 22, 2014

Clearly, I am a focused driver.  Why, you ask? Most Sundays, I drive down Concord Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts to get to our church on Brattle Street.  T.W. Food is located but… Read More

Recipes

Kale Caesar Salad

By On May 15, 2014

I read a short article in More Magazine titled “When did Kale Get a Publicist?” by Linda Yellin.  It is laugh out loud funny – please take a second to read it.  As… Read More

Dining & Reviews

Puritan & Company

By On March 17, 2014

In November, 2012, Puritan & Company opened its doors in the lively Inman Square section of Cambridge, Massachusetts.  Puritan is named for the Puritan Cake Company, a bakery that once occupied its space… Read More

Recipes

Summer Vegetable “Ceviche”

By On March 17, 2014

Spring officially arrives in three days, but you would never know it in the Northeast where we have been freezing since Thanksgiving!  We’ve turned the clocks ahead so at least the days… Read More

Recipes

Truffled Ricotta Dip

By On March 16, 2014

My friend Kathy told me that Whole Foods was carrying a delicious truffled ricotta dip and that I should give it a try.  I value Kathy’s culinary recommendations greatly as she is… Read More

Dining & Reviews

Bondir Concord

By On March 13, 2014

Located in rural Concord, Massachusetts, Bondir is the second restaurant opened by veteran chef, Jason Bond.  His first installment of Bondir located in nearby Cambridge has been a thriving destination for foodies… Read More