I was recently privileged enough to spend some time in the beautiful environs of Utah. While the skiing was good (at least compared to out east) and the new flag inspiring, one of my favorite finds came as I was headed back to the airport to come home. Just off the highway between Park City […]
As I have been talking about food so long, I am comfortable saying again that, especially at this time of year, I often find myself drinking the amazing Maple products from Cochrane’s and UnTapped straight from the bottle, but I recently found another direct-to-mouth product of which I cannot get enough that I wanted to
As the world continues to spiral into disarray, more people are abandoning the status quo and finding ways to survive out of the office and off the grid. One of the best of these is Eric Christianson, a former Army Ranger who left the rat race of New York for the natural wonder of the
I recently raved about the cleverly-distributed smoked salmon and other seafood delights from Twin Light Smokehouse and Cape Ann Fresh Catch. But what good is great smoked salmon without something to shmear it on? While I was recently privileged to enjoy fresh-baked bagels from Montreal, I have found a place that is much closer that
As Matt’s Meals fans know, I am a chocolate fan and have had the pleasure of enjoying bars from around the world. One of my foreign favorites is Tony’s Chocolonely from Amsterdam. In addition to offering a wide range of unique and customizable flavors, Tony also stays away from the slavery and child labor practices
As Matt’s Meals fans know, I Lovermont and especially love the food friends I have made there. As you also know, I m a big chocolate fan. It is no surprise, then, that one of my favorite chocolate spots in Lake Champlain Chocolates in Burlington. No matter where else in the Green Mountain State I
Despite the fact that she has been told repeatedly by many friends about the ease of use and health benefits of an instant pot and despite the many delicious and healthy meals said friends have prepared for us using theirs, my dear wife seems to have a fear of using it for our family. Fortunately,
We all know how hard our soldiers and first responders work and how much support they deserve. That is one of the many reasons I have long been a fan of Fire Dept. Coffee – a Veteran-run business that offers some of the best-tasting coffees around and delivers them in ways that are convenient and
While we have lost some great places in recent months (including Latina in my now native Needham), one of my favorite haunts from a lifetime ago is back and better than ever! When I started my writing career, Davis Square in Somerville was a regular stop. And when I was not reviewing music at Johnny
As temperatures drop, those of us who still want to dine al fresco are finding fewer options and opportunities. Fortunately, one of Newbury Street’s hottest hot spots is doing all it can to keep you warm even when the weather is not. As the overseer of one of the biggest patios in Boston, Eva has made its
