Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Sick of drinking water? Add your favorite herbal tea bags to a pitcher of cold water in the refrigerator and let it brew for about an hour so it’s ready whenever you are. In my house, it’s the go-to beverage all year long. Everyone enjoys a cold drink on a hot summer’s day, whether to remain hydrated or just because…
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
When gorgeous red strawberries are mixed with spring lettuces, spinach, scallions, and diva cucumbers then dressed with a citrus and thyme vinaigrette and topped with crunchy toasted almonds, you’ve got yourself one fabulous salad. And sometimes a photo is all you need, especially when more details and similar berry-based salads are here and here. Because strawberries aren’t just for mojitos, margaritas, ice…
Saturday, June 15, 2013
(Update 2014: For a rockin’ lobster roll video, click here.) * * * * * Why do so many lobster rolls suck? (rants The Nutrition Doctor) This question vexes me greatly given how simple it is to make the classic New England sandwich. I can not count the number of times I’ve paid hard-earned money for a sub-par lobster roll—a…
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Everyone loves pizza, including me. (Insert obvious caveat here about moderation.) You’ll note a theme to my pies, which always use whole wheat crust (here’s why) and generally star whatever glorious vegetables and herbs inspired me at the local farmers’ market. Think: Heirloom Tomato Margherita Garlicky White Pie with Herbed Ricotta, Artichokes, and Arugula Best of Both Worlds: White Pizza with…
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Strawberry season has come to Boston, which means I’ll focus on this speckled summer fruit in a few upcoming posts. And what better place to begin than with breakfast, and a hot breakfast at that? I love cooked cereal, though I confess I’m a bit of a traditionalist and usually prepare simple oatmeal on the stovetop. (Here’s a video showing…
Monday, June 10, 2013
I’ll bet I’m not the only one whose cupboards look bare by week’s end, right? I usually go to the Copley Square farmers’ market on Friday for precisely this reason but was terribly uninspired due to the massive downpour here in Boston. I was thus forced to be creative to get dinner on the table. I had a couple of…
Monday, June 3, 2013
I love Tex-Mex, and a search here on my blog will bring up all kinds of fabulous Southwestern recipes. A few examples: Rice and Beans Fajitas Quesadillas Mexican salad Tortilla soup Soft lobster tacos Southwestern scrambled eggs Breakfast taco Nachos Chili Mexican street corn And let’s not forget about the varied array of accoutrements that make it Mexican: Guacamole Mango…
Tuesday, May 28, 2013
You may recall that last week I wrote about lovely lemon-scented roasted asparagus, which I then paired with a piece of herb-roasted salmon and parship purée for dinner. I’m going to keep to my asparagus theme for a few more articles before turning to something new. This spring favorite only recently reached Boston, after all, so it deserves a bit more attention. Today’s post features…
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The calendar may say spring, but we still get plenty of cool days and nights here in New England during May. As well, some of the farmers’ markets still sell root vegetables that have been lovingly stored for our consumption. This combination of weather and local produce inspired today’s dish. I had a hard time getting this supper featuring a piece…
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Nothing says “spring” like asparagus, and a simple roast with sea salt and lemon zest is the perfect treatment that lets this seasonal favorite shine. Now that springtime is actually occurring here in Boston, it’s time to get on the seasonal vegetable bandwagon, beginning with asparagus. Alas, I was told a few years back that it was very hard to…
