Lemony Chicken Stew with Parsley and Dill
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
It’s a Wrap, 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
Holiday Mocktails and Cocktails
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
Food 52’s Italian Jam Shortbread Tart
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
Marcus Samuelsson’s Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
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
Nutmeg and Black Pepper Popovers
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
Geppetto
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
Butternut Squash and Red Lentil Soup
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
Servia
One of the many things I have missed over the past year and a half is dining out. While I haven’t avoided restaurants altogether, the number of visits we’ve made has been… Read More
Vietnamese Caramel Salmon
After feeling a bit uninspired in the kitchen of late, I have been making every attempt to bring joy back to the simple act of preparing dinner once again. What better way… Read More
Corn, Tomatoes and Clams on Grilled Bread, Knife-and-Fork Style
Imagine for just a moment that you are seated in a trattoria anywhere in Italy. Maybe you’ve spent the day at the beach or site seeing, but in either case you’ve worked… Read More
Zucchini Corn Ricotta Tart
It’s time for me to transition back home from Rhode Island where I’ve been for most of the summer. I know how fortunate I am to be able to spend time in… Read More
