When not talking about food, I am writing about music. My latest triumph is my new book, Pete’s Beat, which I have been bringing to bookstores, libraries, and other events all over. I recently presented Pete’s Beat at the New Orleans Book Festival, the New England Music Therapy Association Conference, and the MA PTA conference. […]
We’ve talked about a lot of interesting foods and food events on Matt’s Meals, but the other night I think I encountered something truly different. And while I’ve never seen it before, I do hope to experience it again! For those of you who may not know, cholent is an ancient recipe for a
I started Matt’s Meals to help individual food makers, especially those who are facing challenges beyond their control. During Covid, many of the people that we promoted told me that I basically saved their business, and that really was the most gratifying response I could ever receive. These days, a lot of food producers are
Apparently, the Atkins Diet is dead- at least in Newton! From French treats at Antoine’s and Tous les Jours to focaccia pizzas at Salt to the latest line-down-the-block creation at Làkon, and the ever-more-ubiquitous (but always delicious) Tatte, there are plenty of places to satisfy carbohydrate cravings. Perhaps it is fitting in a city that
I have raved about the combined coffee house and art gallery called Galaray House in Lexington, but now I have even MORE reason to rave! On Wednesday, December 10, at 7 PM, I will be starting what I hope to be a series of live author talks with an interview with Wellesley College Professor Cécile
I was recently in Harvard Square promoting my book about the Ivy League when I came upon a refrigerator outside the church on Mass Ave and Church Street. Apparently, it was there so people could donate not only canned foods and such for those in need, but also fresh food. Especially as I work closely
I wanted to take a moment to thank our friends at Boston Public Market for hosting a live edition of The Writer’s Block in September and for inviting me back for events on October 23 and November 20. At the kickoff event, I talked to BPM staffers Chelsea Doliner and Shannon Veilleux about the wonderful
While I’m very much looking forward to bringing my author talk series back to Boston Public Market when I interview Jeanie Gruber of WISHDISH on October 23, the REALLY big news from the Market is that they’re about to celebrate their 10th annual Harvest Party on October 16! Starting at 5:30, VIP guests will have the
I recently raved about Florence Street Foods and their AMAZING pickles and pickle processing and I am still enjoying SO many healthy, delicious foods that I found at the Pickle and Fermentation Festival at Independent Fermentations in Plymouth. While I wait to hear more from them, however, I am looking forward to the Somerville Fermentation Festival, which will
As Matt’s Meals fans know, one of my favorite places for delicious food and innovative ideas is Boston Public Market. As people may also know, when I am not talking about food, I am talking with authors from all over the world on my nationally syndicated television program, “The Writer’s Block” (which is soon to
