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Chicken Paprikash

By On October 1, 2015

Have you ever been struck by lightning?  I have.  Twice.  Of course, I am writing metaphorically here. I have been struck by events that altered my life in the blink of an… Read More

Dining & Reviews

The Blue Ox

By On September 17, 2015

The city of Lynn, once a bastion of manufacturing (shoes in particular) has some really great things going on, not the least of which is a female mayor, but that’s for another… Read More

Recipes

Fettuccine with Fresh Corn Pesto & Bacon

By On August 27, 2015

I’ve mentioned it before, but I truly do love libraries. This love dates back to when I was young, but has followed me through most of my life.  We had a beautiful… Read More

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Grilled Lamb Kebabs

By On June 25, 2015

Last Friday’s post about our visit to the South End Open Market was clearly not about Father’s Day. My first Father’s Day post on the blog was fairly emotional so I wanted… Read More

Dining & Reviews

Highland Kitchen

By On May 28, 2015

Looking for a casual dining place with delicious food and a hip vibe?  I’ve reviewed several places on the blog that fit that bill such as Sarma, The Kirkland Tap & Trotter… Read More

Recipes

Grilled Asparagus & Beet Salad

By On May 21, 2015

As I mentioned at the end of last week’s blog post, The Kitchen Scout celebrated its first birthday on May 11, 2015.  Every Friday morning at 7AM for the past 52 weeks,… Read More

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Asparagus, Ham and Gruyere Tart

By On April 16, 2015

When I open my newspaper’s food section on Wednesdays, I keep my fingers crossed that its editors haven’t whipped up something similar to what I have planned for my Friday post. Well,… Read More

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Blackened Fish Tacos

By On March 26, 2015

To celebrate the beginning of Spring, I went to camp last week! Well, not really camp, but Cousin Camp.  This is what my first cousins, Jean and Joyce and I have decided to… Read More

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Shaved Tuscan Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad

By On February 26, 2015

I think awhile back when I wrote about Salmon with Orange-Avocado Salsa, I mentioned that I did not participate on many team sports in my youth.  Not a particularly gifted athlete, I… 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

Outside the Kitchen

Dinner with Chef Matthew Gaudet

By On February 5, 2015

Over the years, we have had the good fortune of participating in some fun events because of my interest in cooking.  This happened again recently when some friends in town invited us… Read More

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Turkey and White Bean Chili

By On January 29, 2015

The year 2013 is not one I will remember fondly.  There were some high points, most notably our older daughter’s graduations from high school and Sunday school.  But 2013 also brought a life… Read More