Category: Celebrations

Springtime at Clark Farm

In lieu of  a recipe today, I’m going to share with you some photos I took while visiting Clark Farm in Carlisle, MA this afternoon, during their “Meet the Baby Lambs” event! It was such a beautiful, calming way to spend the afternoon and I’m so happy I made the

Living Deliberately with Elderflower-Honey Ice Cream

I’m getting really excited — change of season, good things on the horizon, and a new ice cream machine that will surely be a dangerous addition to my life. Things are looking good. Going from the beautiful, snowy yet warm Walden Pond, to gorgeous sunsets on Cape Ann signaling spring

Vegecation: A Chive Sustainable Sunday Supper

What a special day. Chive’s Sustainable Sunday Suppers are always a highlight of the season, and this one was particularly special. Their eighth Sunday Supper was held in a beautiful, sunny, warm greenhouse on the Northshore that is used by the kids at The Food Project. The bright green sprouts

Seared Scallops with Pickled Watermelon & Crispy Pork Belly

Having visited New Bedford earlier this week and ogled at the scallop boats, I decided I needed to make a scallop dish this week. Honestly, I’m happy with just simple, seared scallops. It’s the best way to just let the sweet flavor of the shellfish speak for itself. However, I

Three days in Seattle

Alki Beach Seattle, the famously rainy and overcast city, was gracious enough to give me a warm and sunny welcome. We had such a wonderful view of the mountains on an uncharacteristically clear day — a lovely start to a perfect weekend! Queen Anne If you have any semblance of

A Bright Dinner in February

I so much love the colors of this meal that I almost don’t want to write anything here. Just let the photos speak for themselves. The beauty and brightness of so many super fresh veggies from the winter market bring such warmth and comfort to a frigid month. Purple, magenta,

Winter Serenity

This weekend, I’m moving! I won’t be cooking up anything blog-worthy until after my move, although this cold weather leaves me craving cassoulet, something I have yet to make. After quite some time staying with my parents, I’m moving on out. Changing from a somewhat-country-bird to a somewhat-city-bird. Starting off

Dark Chocolate Salted-Almond Custards and Treats For a Friend’s Open House

This was a really exciting night, both for me and my friend Natalie. She struck out on her own and took the risk to open her own salon after years of working towards it – and finally has reached her dream. It’s been really inspiring to watch her journey and

Rum-Glazed Coconut Bread Pudding

Can this possibly be serious? Wasn’t Thanksgiving and its ridiculous overindulgence only a week ago? (Need I remind anyone, we ate so much I had to spread the meal out over three blog posts.) Swore off sweets, swore off treats, it’s back to being good for this one. Well…that was

A Moroccan Thanksgiving Part III: Tarte Tatin with Apples, Raisins, and Rose Water

Note: This is the third part in a series on my Moroccan-inspired Thanksgiving meal. Part I: Moroccan salads is here, and Part II: Tagine of Beef Short Ribs, Apples, and Prunes, is here. All recipes in this series is from The Food of Morocco by Paula Wolfert! What a surprising

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