All over the food industry (and many others) terms like “organic,” “farm to table,” and “gluten free” are plastered on products in ways that are ultimately deceptive and dishonest. After all, everything we eat has something from the earth in it that was grown somewhere and things like water and chicken have always been made without gluten- […]
Even while we are out enjoying barbecues, farmers markets, and other summertime celebrations of food and fun, it is important to remember how many of our friends and neighbors are not so fortunate and have far less to celebrate, especially when it comes to food. That is why I am looking forward to visiting Fenway
Before inclusion and diversity were buzzwords, Boston’s Queen of Connection Colette Phillips was forging relationships across neighborhoods, aisles, and other barriers- both real and perceived. On July 30, Boston’s savviest soiree-ers and supporters will gather at Big Night Live to celebrate her pioneering work and the contributions of her Get Konnected network at the 10th anniversary
I recently raved about the arrival of my new favorite Jewish bakery – Bakey – coming to Newton Centre (where it has taken the physical space – but not the place – of Galit’s Treats). Now I get to share news of an amazing eatery that started in Newton that is expanding to Boston’s South
My recent talk with Jordan Rich at the Needham Free Public Library was a HUGE success and I want to thank all of our food friends who donated treats for our guests. We had chocolate from Red and Flava Naturals, crackers from Effie’s Homemade and Mary’s Gone Crackers, cheeses from Vermont Creamery, Jasper Hill Farm,
I recently raved about the new farmers market that is being hosted on Thursday afternoons by Boston Public Market on the Rose Kennedy Greenway between Milk Street and India Street. As usual, there is even more food news coming from inside the Market- This time having to do with a trio of new vendors. Curio
As Matt’s Meals fans know, there’s always good stuff going on at Boston Public Market! Before I get to the latest news. I wanted to take a moment to thank the folks at Q’s Nuts for sending the delicious assortment for my guests when I interviewed Jordan Rich at the Needham Free Public Library. I
I was recently in Harvard Square having lunch and promoting my book on the glory days of the Ivy League at Dudley Café when owner Solmon Chowdhury told me that he had recently opened yet another new eating establishment at Hub Hall near the TD Garden in Boston. As I’ve been such a long-time fan
While I continue to mourn the fact that my beloved Galit’s Treats is no longer in Newton Centre, I am heartened by the news that Galit is still pouring her heart and soul into making some of the best challah around and also continuing to serve the community in true tikkun olam fashion. I am also happy
Every two minutes, someone is diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States. Last year alone, an estimated 297,790 women (and 2,800 men) were diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. Though breast cancer remains one of the largest health challenges for women, it has also spawned some of the most creative (and delicious!) means of supporting
