Annual Wrap Ups

It’s a Wrap, 2019!

By On December 26, 2019

It’s the day after Christmas and the house is quiet.  Sleepyheads are still in bed while others have left the building in pursuit of fresh air.  I’m on my second cup of… Read More

Dining & Reviews

Sarma

By On October 24, 2019

About 7 years ago, when it appeared that things were running fairly smoothly in our household, I decided to think about what my next chapter was going to look like.  For some… Read More

Lifestyle

My Summer Vacation

By On October 10, 2019

Hi friends.  Remember me? I wish I could tell you with absolute clarity what prompted my hiatus from The Kitchen Scout for the past three months.  Having just celebrated the blog’s 5th… Read More

Recipes

Old Dominion Rolls

By On June 27, 2019

When I was in elementary school, one of my good friends was named Angela.  Her family lived pretty close to mine and we would sometimes have playdates after school.  She had the… Read More

Dining & Reviews

Ilili New York

By On June 6, 2019

Just a quick post this week to share a wonderful restaurant that we visited in New York a few weeks ago on our way to our younger daughter’s college graduation. Owned by… Read More

Recipes

Blackberry and Brie Pizzette

By On April 18, 2019

This week, I’ve been fiddling around with ideas for appetizers for our Easter gathering with family and friends.  When I am a guest, I often offer to bring one of the meal’s… Read More

Dining & Reviews

Country Mile

By On March 21, 2019

The exterior of Country Mile on Belmont Street in Watertown is nondescript.  Like us, you may drive right by it unaware.  Had I paid closer attention ahead of driving there, I might have… Read More

Recipes

Bacon Wrapped Brussels Sprouts

By On December 6, 2018

The year is quickly coming to a close which means there are just a few posts to fit in before I take my usual break to recharge my blogging batteries at the… Read More

Lifestyle

Much Ado About Something and Horiatiki Hummus

By On November 15, 2018

Thank you to everyone who commented on the blog last week or sent me a note.  Julie’s story touched many of you in different ways and it was unanimous that you all… Read More

Recipes

Za’atar Chicken with Lemon Yogurt

By On August 16, 2018

Planning a menu can be a real challenge, even for the most experienced cooks.  Finding delicious recipes to prepare is often the easy part.  But there is always the question of what… Read More

Recipes

Pineapple, Spinach and Ginger Agua

By On August 2, 2018

I used to buy a lot of magazines.  But now with so much content online, I have to admit that I rarely buy the printed versions unless I am traveling.  Recently, I… Read More

Recipes

Mexican Street Corn Salad

By On April 26, 2018

Next weekend, I am co-hosting a bridal shower for our niece at the home of one of my sister in law’s besties, Susan.  Susan is an incredible cook and caterer and I… Read More