It’s been quite some time since I last wrote. A lot has happened since. I celebrated my best friend’s 30th birthday in St. Augustine, Florida: we collected SO many beautiful shells and soaked in some great early beach weather; ate delicious food; and admired the Spanish architecture throughout the city.
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
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,
My friend Lexie has always told me about this amazing, dairy-free chocolate mousse she makes. For the past couple of years, I’ve been dying to try it, but I still hadn’t tried it until NOW. As we firmed up our dinner plans for tonight — I’m having a vegetarian, gluten-
How funny to have a breakfast so reminiscent of summer on an uncharacteristically warm January day. The sweet, fragrant basil was a treat I happily transformed into my old standby, kale pesto, as I promised myself to get a basil plant for the kitchen next time I see one. Sophia’s
Upon moving to Somerville, I was instantly surrounded by delicious food choices. Walk 5 minutes this way, drive a couple that way, and you’re bound to have a delicious meal just waiting to be gobbled up. I absolutely love the food on the Northshore, don’t get me wrong, but it’s
Good salads have been strangely absent from my life lately. Perhaps I overdid it this summer, or just got into an uninspired salad rut. Nevertheless, they’re making a happy (and much-needed) comeback in my life. I’ll be making this one for the next few weeks – it’s a keeper. Kale
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
Mmm…nothing like the tartness of pickled cherry tomatoes, with their extra zing, paired with a soft and sweet chevre! I was hunting around the kitchen for a snack last night, and was so happy to remember the jars of pickled cherry tomatoes I made earlier this fall. Made some toast,
Salted-bourbon caramel sauce Rich dark chocolate sauce Maple-bourbon whipped cream Candied pecans & almonds …need I say more? These toppings – and the inevitable sundaes – are so insanely good, yet easy. I’ve been reading through The Art of Simple Food by Alice Waters to help inform me for my
All things considered yummy 