Recipes

Everything Bagel Galette

By On March 31, 2022

I was browsing the new-ish cookbook, Jew-ish by Jake Cohen which, showcases his “reinvented recipes from a modern mensch” and landed hard on a recipe for Everything Bagel Galette in the breakfast… Read More

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Pistachio Salmon

By On March 10, 2022

I know what you might be thinking.  Do we need another salmon recipe? Well I promise you, if you try this one you will be answering that question in the affirmative. Before… Read More

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Chocolate Crunch Bars

By On February 24, 2022

For me, February is one of my months of chocolate.  Along with December when I load up on all the Santa, Bell and Ball shape chocolates I can justify at our local… Read More

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Kung Pao Chicken

By On February 3, 2022

This past weekend as we approached the Lunar New Year, I prepared a few of my favorite Chinese dishes using recipes inspired by the Whole 30. What does that mean?  Delicious food… Read More

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Lemony Chicken Stew with Parsley and Dill

By On January 20, 2022

It’s early morning, before the sun has cast any light in the sky.  The house is quiet and warm, my coffee brewing perhaps for the last time in our Bunn maker which… Read More

Annual Wrap Ups

It’s a Wrap, 2021!

By On December 30, 2021

Only a day left in 2021 – we can do this people!  I am ready to turn the page and look forward, with great hope and optimism for 2022.  We have some… Read More

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Holiday Mocktails and Cocktails

By On December 16, 2021

Hi friends, Well, here we are at the second to last post of 2021 and wow, what a year this has been.  I’m feeling very grateful to be able to gather occasionally… Read More

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Food 52’s Italian Jam Shortbread Tart

By On December 9, 2021

Mapping out my posts for the month has proved to be a good move as I am finding myself more organized and productive with The Kitchen Scout than I have been of… Read More

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Marcus Samuelsson’s Caramelized Brussels Sprouts

By On December 2, 2021

Hi friends, How was your Thanksgiving?  I hope you had a safe and special time with family and friends.  Although I did cook a mini Thanksgiving dinner for our family the Sunday… Read More

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Nutmeg and Black Pepper Popovers

By On November 18, 2021

Just say the word Popover and people of a certain age get starry eyed as they remember with great fondess those fluffy, eggy, individual portions of yum that were served in restaurants… Read More

Dining & Reviews

Geppetto

By On October 28, 2021

Last weekend, my husband and I tried out the latest opening from Will Gilson, Geppetto located in Cambridge Crossing.  You may recall one of my earliest restaurant reviews here on the blog… Read More

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Butternut Squash and Red Lentil Soup

By On October 14, 2021

Last weekend, I volunteered with an organization that is new to me, one that focuses on food insecurity.  For three hours, an eclectic group of about 25 volunteers created human chains to… Read More