As we get ready for another reboot of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (as if we need anything better than the legendary Gene Wilder!), the idea of finding a “golden ticket” that allows its bearer access to a magical food-related wonderland will be swimming in more than just a heads of children everywhere. And while Wonka Bars […]
Though it is the home of the dramatically-inclined Beastie Boy progenitor Israel Horowitz and the Berklee-bound hero of the Academy Award-winning film Coda, and was a regular hang for legendary singer/songwriter Laura Nyro, Gloucester (which is also home to our friends at Pigeon Cove Ferments) may be better known for its fish sticks than its
Veterans Day may be over, but that does not mean that we should forget all that our brave men and women in uniform give us every day. That is why I am so grateful for our colleagues at the Veterans Voice Network (on which I talk with many of the same great Veteran entrepreneurs we
I was recently back on my old stomping grounds of Harvard Square to promote my book on the Ivy League (www.lionstigersbulldogs.com) and, after visiting my old friends at Grendel’s for a delicious meal, I dropped by my other friends at Bonde wines for an after-dinner drink and a bit of oenophilic education. In addition to
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
As if working from home were not hectic enough, many of us are now responsible for children who no longer have the benefits of school to enjoy while they leave us in peace for a few precious hours. That is why I am such a fan of our local friends at Atomic Coffee Roasters! Starting
