Recipes

Marcella’s Butter Almond Cake

By On November 12, 2015

When our book group met to discuss Stir, our newest member Pam offered to bring the Butter Almond Cake from one of the early chapters. It was a recipe that caught… Read More

Dining & Reviews

Zebra’s Bistro and Wine Bar (now closed)

By On May 7, 2015

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

Dining & Reviews

Red Bird

By On March 19, 2015

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

Recipes

Easy Roast Chicken

By On February 12, 2015

If I had to pick one dish that evokes feelings of nostalgia and love, it would have to be the roast chicken. In our house growing up, my mother made many roast… Read More

Dining & Reviews

Dumpling Daughter

By On December 4, 2014

Following in the successful footsteps of one’s parents can never be easy.  However, if you believe in fate and are willing to design your own roadmap for success, then it might just… Read More

Outside the Kitchen

My week with Ina Garten

By On November 6, 2014

Fifteen years ago, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook was published which was our introduction to Ina Garten and the food she once prepared at her specialty food store in East Hampton, New York.  She just… Read More

Recipes

Back To School Guacamole

By On August 28, 2014

This past weekend, I drove our older daughter to North Carolina to start her sophmore year of college.  I have to admit that while I was looking forward to our 48 hours… 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

Dining & Reviews

Sarma

By On January 7, 2014

Please let me preface my review by mentioning that Sarma, pronounced by Armenians as Sar (roll the r)-mah was a dish my grandmother prepared that left you thirsty for three days!  Green cabbage… Read More