It is harvest season in New England and that means it is time for some AMAZING food festivals! In addition to the Commonwealth Kitchen Food Show October 5 and the Harvest Party at Boston Public Market October 12, there is also the Boston Vegetarian Society’s Veg Food Fest on October 14 and 15 at the […]
It’s been a while since I talked about Boston Public Market, but that doesn’t mean that I’ve forgotten of my favorite food makers. For those of you who know, it’s an amazing place to see what is new and best about our local bounty. But those of you who still may not have been there’s
SCOOP ALERT! SCOOP ALERT! While I look forward to the Harvest Party at Boston Public Market October 12, I am also anticipating a delicious time with our creative friends at Commonwealth Kitchen when they host their 2023 Food Show on October 5. As the creative center for such local legends as AMG Snacks, Crooked Stick
Though there is little pleasure to be taken in the high temperatures of what is traditionally a time of cooling and slowing down (especially when you consider the source of the scorch), we in New England are especially privileged to have the bounty of fall produce and people who know what to do with it
While the end of September may not be prime time for island goers, there are still many reasons to escape to Nantucket during the so-called shoulder season. In addition to having opportunity to find private hideaways and to get to know the people who truly make Nantucket what it is (i.e., the locals), the end
Whoever said “Good things come in small packages” never tried beers from Dirigible Brewing! From their fruity Little Zep New England IPA and Blue Sky Balloon Blueberry Sour to the floral bloom of Parasols Parading in the Park French Saison, the Steampunk-inspired Oamaru New Zealand Pilsner, and the deep and rich 24 Porter Porter that comes from their brewery and tap
While the popularity of organic and plant-based foods (thankfully) continues to grow, it is not always possible for people to access such privileged produce. Fortunately, a locally-based chain is adding links to new communities to help more people benefit from our abundant bounty. With a mission of energizing the vitality of all living beings (including
As someone who loves chocolate, I am already a HUGE fan of Flava Naturals- a MA-based company that makes some of the most delicious varieties around by adding such in-genius ingredients as fresh blueberries, roasted almonds, and Himalayan salt to their delicious dark chocolate bars. Not only do these additions up the flavor, they also
I have talked about my book about the Ivy League (www.LionsTigersBulldogs.com) in which I discuss various fun facts (what I call “Tr-IVY-a”©) about these historic schools. Among the most striking of these is the fact that the Science Building at Brown is not only the highest building in Providence but also that its stairwells are
Especially around New England, Valentine’s Day is associated with boxes of tiny hearts with messages printed on them. And while the messages may reach the heart, the candies themselves may not make it to the stomach. Fortunately, there is a new way to use food to send a personal message. Telegram Cookies our delicious buttery shortbread
